Fat Friends
“A Drama To Diet For”
Series Overview
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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4 Seasons • 25 Episodes
60 min per episode
2000 – 2005
Premiered: Thu, Oct 12, 2000
Kay MellorLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 6: “Icing on the Cake”
Lauren's wedding day approaches; she's always been the skinniest of the bunch but not without problems. Having found her dream man in vicar Paul, she also gets a shot at fame as a weathergirl. Only Paul seems jealous of her success, while her parents refuse to attend. She's got a fabulous frock and a man willing to sacrifice for her... Can she get her happy ending?
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kay Mellor
Mark Russell
Greg Brenman, Kay Mellor
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Russell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
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18+ Restricted to Adults.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Fat Friends about?
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.
How many seasons does Fat Friends have?
Fat Friends comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Fat Friends?
Key cast members in Fat Friends include Ruth Jones, Janet Dibley, Alison Steadman, Lisa Riley, Lynda Baron.
Who created or directed Fat Friends?
Fat Friends was developed and directed by Kay Mellor.