Fat Friends
“A Drama To Diet For”
Drama
Fat Friends is an ITV drama created by Kay Mellor, broadcast from 12 October 2000 to 24 March 2005. It follows a group of overweight people, their laughter and pain and addresses the absurdities of dieting in our modern age. It examines people and how they relate to one another and use body weight as an excuse for all sorts of failings in their relationships, or not living their lives to the full. Four cast members—Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith, and Alison Steadman—went on to appear in Gavin & Stacey.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 6 epS2 · 7 epS3 · 6 epS4 · 6 ep
1Love Me Slender12 Oct 2000 · 60mKelly Simpson is determined to get in her two-sizes-too-small wedding dress in time for her big day. Meanwhile, at the slimming club, her mum, Betty, has won through to the regional finals of Superslimmers 2000, even though her husband isn't that happy about her losing weight.
2Fat Chance19 Oct 2000 · 60mAlan Ashburn is losing weight for his 20th wedding anniversary celebrations but a romantic meal out with his wife ends in their relationship crumbling.
3Fat Free26 Oct 2000 · 60mLauren Harris has won a role in a soap she's convinced that losing five pounds would make her a better actress. However, problems arise with not only her mum, who is convinced she's anorexic, but also her boyfriend Gareth, whose nickname for her is "Pudding".
4Growing Pains2 Nov 2000 · 60mTeenage Superslimmer Jamie reveals the reasons for his depressed state: his mother is battling depression and he's being bullied at school. Eventually, Jamie decides he can't cope with the pressure and contemplates suicide.
5Face the Fat9 Nov 2000 · 60mVal prepares to launch her new magazine, but the quest for something trendy to wear and a call to an escort agency for a partner to attend the bash produce further revelations about the slimming world – and herself.
6When the Fat Lady Sings16 Nov 2000 · 60mKelly spends the night at the club, but the slimming pills and alcohol make her lose all inhibitions. Kevin tries to find out why he was kept in the dark about the photo session. Meanwhile, there's shocking news for Betty when she tries to collect a prescription.
Details
- Created by
- Kay Mellor
- First aired
- 12 Oct 2000
- Last aired
- 24 Mar 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ITV1
- Episodes
- 25
- Votes
- 8 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
The Roku Channel
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TV
Amazon MX Player
Cast
Ruth JonesKelly Chadwick
Janet DibleyCarol McGary
Alison SteadmanBetty Simpson
Lisa RileyRebecca Patterson
Lynda BaronNorma Patterson
Jonathan RylandKevin Chadwick
