Fat Friends (2000–2005)

Drama series following eight women's struggle to lose weight at a weekly slimming club.

Creator:

Kay Mellor

Stars:

Janet Dibley, Ruth Jones, Alison Steadman

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Janet Dibley	...	Carol McGary (25 episodes, 2000-2005)
Ruth Jones	...	Kelly Chadwick (25 episodes, 2000-2005)
Alison Steadman	...	Betty Simpson (23 episodes, 2000-2005)
Gaynor Faye	...	Lauren Harris (22 episodes, 2000-2005)
James Corden	...	Jamie Rymer (20 episodes, 2000-2005)
Lynda Baron	...	Norma Patterson (19 episodes, 2002-2005)
Lisa Riley	...	Rebecca Patterson (19 episodes, 2002-2005)
Jonathan Ryland	...	Kevin Chadwick (17 episodes, 2000-2005)
Richard Ridings	...	Alan (14 episodes, 2000-2004)
Kathryn Hunt	...	Val Lorrimer (13 episodes, 2000-2002)
Barrie Rutter	...	Douglas Simpson (11 episodes, 2000-2005)
Sam Cunningham	...	Zoe (11 episodes, 2000-2002)
David Harewood	...	Max Robertson (11 episodes, 2004-2005)

Storyline

Drama series following eight women's struggle to lose weight at a weekly slimming club.

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Plot Keywords:

weight | slimming club | support group | weight loss | escort service | 

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Taglines:

A Drama To Diet For

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 October 2000 (UK)

Also Known As:

Lihavat ystävät

Filming Locations:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rollem Productions, Tiger Aspect Productions, Yorkshire Television (YTV)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

48 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Drama Trails: 'Coronation Street' to 'Kingdom' (2008)

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Soundtracks

"Beautiful South"
(Theme Tune)
Perfect Ten

User Reviews

Been there, seen that

A funny film that shows what it is like to be fat in this world where a lot of things are about looks. Sometimes the films becomes sad, but it is always optimistic.

Everyone who has been on a diet and has tried to lose weight will recognize the problems in one of the characters. It was very easy for me to relate to that.

The film does not mock fat people. But it shows the fact that we all know - you don't have to be slim to be happy.

We all know this, but not everyone really believes it and lives his/her life accordingly.