My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding
Series Overview
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is a British documentary series broadcast on Channel 4, that explores the lives and traditions of several Irish Traveller families as they prepare to unite one of their number in marriage. The series also featured Romanichal in several episodes, and has been criticised for not accurately representing England’s Romani and Travelling community. It was first broadcast in February 2010 as a one-off documentary called My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, filmed as part of the Cutting Edge series and voted Most Groundbreaking Show in the Cultural Diversity Awards 2010. A series of 5 episodes were later commissioned, and the series first aired in January 2011. A second series began airing in February 2012. A third series was not made, rather the show ended with six stand-alone specials.
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2 Seasons • 14 Episodes
49–60 min per episode
2010 – 2012
Premiered: Thu, Feb 18, 2010
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 7: “We Are Family”
For generations, traveller celebrations have been a family affair. In this episode we meet the Mcfadyens, a large Irish traveller family in the midst of a series of celebrations.
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16: FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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What is My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding about?
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is a British documentary series broadcast on Channel 4, that explores the lives and traditions of several Irish Traveller families as they prepare to unite one of their number in marriage. The series also featured Romanichal in several episodes, and has been criticised for not accurately representing England’s Romani and Travelling community. It was first broadcast in February 2010 as a one-off documentary called My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, filmed as part of the Cutting Edge series and voted Most Groundbreaking Show in the Cultural Diversity Awards 2010. A series of 5 episodes were later commissioned, and the series first aired in January 2011. A second series began airing in February 2012. A third series was not made, rather the show ended with six stand-alone specials.
How many seasons does My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding have?
My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding?
Key cast members in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding include Barbara Flynn, Paddy Doherty.
Who created or directed My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding?
My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding was developed and directed by Not specified.