Fat Friends

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Fat Friends
Created by Kay Mellor
Starring Gaynor Faye
Composer(s) Mark Russell
Production
Running time 60 minutes (per episode)
Broadcast
Original channel ITV
Original run 12 October 2000 – 24 March 2005

Fat Friends is an ITV drama (made by Tiger Aspect), following a group of overweight people, their laughter and pain and addresses the absurdities of dieting in our modern age. The drama looks at 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 life to the full.

[edit] Main Cast

[edit] Awards and Nominations

  • BAFTA TV Award
  • Best Actress for Alison Steadman - Nominated
  • Best Drama Series for Kay Mellor & Greg Brenman & David Reynolds - Nominated
  • RTS Awards
  • On-Screen Network Newcomer for James Corden - Nominated
  • TV Quick Awards
  • Best New Drama - Won
  • Television and Radio Industries Club Awards
  • TV Drama Programme - Won