Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Ruth Jones
Kelly Chadwick
Janet Dibley
Carol McGary
Alison Steadman
Betty Simpson
Gaynor Faye
Lauren Harris
James Corden
Jamie Rymer
Lisa Riley
Rebecca Patterson
Lynda Baron
Norma Patterson
Jonathan Ryland
Kevin Chadwick
Richard Ridings
Alan Ashburn
Kathryn Hunt
Val Lorrimer
David Harewood
Max Robertson
Barrie Rutter
Douglas Simpson
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Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Fat Friends has 4 seasons with 25 episodes.
Fat Friends premiered on October 12, 2000.
No, Fat Friends has ended. The final episode aired on March 24, 2005.
Fat Friends originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Fat Friends was created by Kay Mellor.
Fat Friends has a rating of 7.9/10 based on user reviews.
Fat Friends is classified as Drama.