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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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- E1 Love Me SlenderNext upOct 12, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Kelly 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.
Guest stars: James Corden (Jamie Rymer), Jonathan Ryland (Kevin Chadwick), Barrie Rutter (Douglas Simpson), Josie Lawrence (Julia Fleshman), Jessica Harris (Joanne Simpson), Caroline Pegg (Pippa), Adam Zane (Jose), Flo Wilson (Anita)
- E2 Fat ChanceOct 19, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Alan Ashburn is losing weight for his 20th wedding anniversary celebrations but a romantic meal out with his wife ends in their relationship crumbling.
Guest stars: Bill Rodgers (Sid the Landlord), Josie Lawrence (Julia Fleshman), Susan Cookson (Lynette Pickering), Meera Syal (Aysha Kapoor), Barbara Marten (Liz Ashburn), Holly Scourfield (Beverley Ashburn), Jonathan Barlow (Richard Morrison), Flo Wilson (Anita)
- E3 Fat FreeOct 26, 2000 · 60 min
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Lauren 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".
Guest stars: James Corden (Jamie Rymer), Bill Rodgers (Sid the Landlord), Josie Lawrence (Julia Fleshman), Susan Cookson (Lynette Pickering), Meera Syal (Aysha Kapoor), Eleanor Bron (Marilyn Harris), Allan Corduner (Leonard Harris), Jonathan Barlow (Richard Morrison)
- E4 Growing PainsNov 2, 2000 · 60 min
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Teenage 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.
Guest stars: James Corden (Jamie Rymer), James Quinn (PC Robert Rymer), Susan Cookson (Lynette Pickering), Meera Syal (Aysha Kapoor), Barbara Marten (Liz Ashburn), Holly Scourfield (Beverley Ashburn), Ger Ryan (Aisling Rymer), Stephen Hoyle (Anton Bevans)
- E5 Face the FatNov 9, 2000 · 60 min
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Val 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.
Guest stars: James Corden (Jamie Rymer), Josie Lawrence (Julia Fleshman), Susan Cookson (Lynette Pickering), Caroline Pegg (Pippa), Jonathan Barlow (Richard Morrison), Jason Merrells (Carl Whittaker)
- E6 When the Fat Lady SingsNov 16, 2000 · 60 min
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Kelly 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.
Guest stars: Jonathan Ryland (Kevin Chadwick), Barrie Rutter (Douglas Simpson), Josie Lawrence (Julia Fleshman), Jessica Harris (Joanne Simpson), Meera Syal (Aysha Kapoor), Jason Merrells (Carl Whittaker), Adam Zane (Jose)
Cast & crew
Created by Kay Mellor
Ruth Jones
Janet Dibley
Alison Steadman
Lisa Riley
Lynda Baron
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