Fat Friends (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 2000, Fat Friends is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fat Friends stars Ruth Jones as Kelly Chadwick, Janet Dibley as Carol McGary, Alison Steadman as Betty Simpson and Gaynor Faye as Lauren Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Fat Friends has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fat Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fat Friends tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fat Friends (2000)?
- In US, Fat Friends is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fat Friends worth watching?
- Fat Friends holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fat Friends?
- Fat Friends stars Ruth Jones, Janet Dibley, Alison Steadman, Gaynor Faye and James Corden.
- When was Fat Friends released?
- Fat Friends was released in 2000.