Is Playing the Field coming back?
Playing the Field (1998–2002) — drama · romance · sports on BBC One
The answer: Concluded February 10, 2002.
5seasons
32episodes
About Playing the Field
No — Playing the Field ended on 10 February 2002 on BBC One. The series concluded after its fifth season, with the final episode airing on that date.
Playing the Field was a drama series that aired from 1998 to 2002. It centered around the Castlefield Blues, an all-girl football team, and depicted their exploits both on and off the field. The show explored themes of friendship, teamwork, and personal challenges faced by the team members and their coaches.
The cast included Jo McInnes as Jo Mullen, Melanie Hill as Rita Dolan, Lorraine Ashbourne as Geraldine Powell, and Chris Walker as Matthew Mullen, among others.
Playing the Field episode schedule
32 aired
Aired · 32
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2002 | S5·E6 | Episode 6 |
| February 3, 2002 | S5·E5 | Episode 5 |
| January 27, 2002 | S5·E4 | Episode 4 |
| January 20, 2002 | S5·E3 | Episode 3 |
| January 13, 2002 | S5·E2 | Episode 2 |
| January 6, 2002 | S5·E1 | Episode 1 |
| August 24, 2000 | S4·E7 | Episode 7 |
| August 17, 2000 | S4·E6 | Episode 6 |
| August 10, 2000 | S4·E5 | Episode 5 |
| August 3, 2000 | S4·E4 | Episode 4 |
| July 27, 2000 | S4·E3 | Episode 3 |
| July 20, 2000 | S4·E2 | Episode 2 |
| July 13, 2000 | S4·E1 | Episode 1 |
| March 9, 2000 | S3·E6 | Episode 6 |
| March 2, 2000 | S3·E5 | Episode 5 |
| February 24, 2000 | S3·E4 | Episode 4 |
| February 15, 2000 | S3·E3 | Episode 3 |
| February 8, 2000 | S3·E2 | Episode 2 |
| February 1, 2000 | S3·E1 | Episode 1 |
| April 1, 1999 | S2·E7 | Episode 7 |
| March 25, 1999 | S2·E6 | Episode 6 |
| March 18, 1999 | S2·E5 | Episode 5 |
| March 11, 1999 | S2·E4 | Episode 4 |
| March 4, 1999 | S2·E3 | Episode 3 |
| February 25, 1999 | S2·E2 | Episode 2 |
| February 18, 1999 | S2·E1 | Episode 1 |
| April 12, 1998 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| April 5, 1998 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| March 29, 1998 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| March 22, 1998 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
Show 2 earlier episodes
| March 15, 1998 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| March 8, 1998 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |
Playing the Field cast
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Jo McInnesas Jo Mullen -
Melanie Hillas Rita Dolan -
Lorraine Ashbourneas Geraldine Powell -
Chris Walkeras Matthew Mullen -
Ricky Tomlinsonas Jim Pratt -
Elizabeth Spriggsas Mrs Mullen -
James Ellisas Mr Mullen -
Ralph Inesonas Luke Mullen -
Brigit Forsythas Francine Pratt -
Lesley Sharpas Theresa Mullen -
John Thomsonas Eddie Ryan -
James Nesbittas John Dolan -
Tim Dantayas Dave Powell -
Nicholas Gleavesas Rick Powell -
Debra Stephensonas Diane Powell