

Playing It Straight
2005-04-08 · 48 min / episode · ★ 8.5
The reality game show that throws down the ultimate gaydar gauntlet, with money at stake for the man who can 'play it straight'.
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- Lion Television
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- United Kingdom
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Jameela JamilSelf - Presenter
Alan CarrSelf - Narrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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