Playing the Field Season 1 • TV Show
Are there new episodes of Playing the Field coming?
Playing the Field is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on February 10, 2002. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced.
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What is Playing the Field about?
The on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of 'The Castlefield Blues', an under funded, badly managed ladies football team from South Yorkshire in the north of England whose loyalty to the team, the game and each other far exceeds their chances of ever winning the championship. It blends drama elements. The series reflects a distinct GB style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Kay Mellor.
Release pattern and schedule for Playing the Field
Playing the Field has been releasing episodes between March 1998 and February 2002 across 5 seasons. So far there are 32 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. On average, new seasons have arrived roughly once a year (12 months between premieres), which is a common pattern for scripted TV.
Cast and creators of Playing the Field
The main cast includes Marsha Thomason, Gaynor Faye and Debra Stephenson. Behind the scenes, it is created by Kay Mellor.

Marsha Thomason
as Sharon Pearce

Gaynor Faye
as Holly Quinn

Debra Stephenson
as Diane Powell

Lorraine Ashbourne
as Geraldine Powell

Lesley Sharp
as Theresa Mullen

Melanie Hill
as Rita Dolan

Nicholas Gleaves
as Rick Powell

Ricky Tomlinson
as

Tim Dantay
as

Tracy Whitwell
as

Saira Todd
as

James Nesbitt
as
