Fat Friends
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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
- Lauren Harris - Gaynor Faye
- Kelly Patterson - Ruth Jones
- Rebecca Patterson - Lisa Riley
- Betty Simpson - Alison Steadman
- Jamie Rymer - James Corden
- Paul Thompson - Paul Warriner
- Carol McGary - Janet Dibley
- Kevin Chadwick - Jonathan Ryland
- Norma Patterson - Lynda Baron
[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
[edit] Future
ITV1 still haven't confirmed a fifth series of Fat Friends, even though series four had impressive ratings. All the cast would reportedly be happy to film a whole series.