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Fat Friends (2000)

TV Series ★ 7.9 60 min

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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Released
October 12, 2000
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0264246
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Studio
Yorkshire Television, , Rollem Productions

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Cast

Ruth Jones Ruth Jones Kelly Simpson Janet Dibley Janet Dibley Carol McGary Alison Steadman Alison Steadman Betty Simpson Gaynor Faye Gaynor Faye Lauren Harris Richard Ridings Richard Ridings Alan Ashburn Kathryn Hunt Val Lorrimer Rita May Rita May Joan Kirk

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who created Fat Friends?
Fat Friends was created by Kay Mellor.
Who stars in Fat Friends?
Fat Friends stars Ruth Jones, Janet Dibley, Alison Steadman, Gaynor Faye.
When was Fat Friends released?
Fat Friends is a 2000 drama series.
Where can I watch Fat Friends?
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