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My Mad Fat Diary

“I keep a diary of all my thoughts and most of the time I don't even think about what I'm writing.”

Series Overview

Set in 1996 in Lincolnshire, the show tells the tragic and humorous story of a very troubled young girl Rae, who has just left a psychiatric hospital, where she has spent four months after attempting suicide, begins to reconnect with her best friend Chloe and her group, who are unaware of Rae's mental health and body image problems, believing she was in France for the past four months.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
E4
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 16 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – 2015

Premiered: Mon, Jan 14, 2013

Created By
Rae Earl

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Jul 6, 2015

Season 3, Episode 3: “Voodoo”

In the final episode, Rae finds herself back in hospital struggling to manage her illness and some brutal home truths from Katie Springer.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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My Mad Fat Diary | TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-15

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rae Earl

Screenplay & Story

Tom Bidwell

Producers

Liz Lewin

Department Leadership Roster

Tom Bidwell

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 15

15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Mad Fat Diary.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My Mad Fat Diary

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What is My Mad Fat Diary about?

Set in 1996 in Lincolnshire, the show tells the tragic and humorous story of a very troubled young girl Rae, who has just left a psychiatric hospital, where she has spent four months after attempting suicide, begins to reconnect with her best friend Chloe and her group, who are unaware of Rae's mental health and body image problems, believing she was in France for the past four months.

How many seasons does My Mad Fat Diary have?

My Mad Fat Diary comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in My Mad Fat Diary?

Key cast members in My Mad Fat Diary include Sharon Rooney, Nico Mirallegro, Jodie Comer, Dan Cohen, Ciara Baxendale.

Who created or directed My Mad Fat Diary?

My Mad Fat Diary was developed and directed by Rae Earl.