Series

Fat Friends

“A Drama To Diet For”

★ 7.9(7)20001h 0m4 seasons

Fat Friends is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ITVX Premium in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Fat Friends

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Good to know

Creator: Kay Mellor
Release date: 2000-10-12
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 25
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Yorkshire Television

About Fat Friends

Fat Friends is a 2000 web series in the Drama genre, created by Kay Mellor, starring Ruth Jones, Janet Dibley and Alison Steadman. It spans 4 seasons and 25 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fat Friends in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 (4)

Season 16 eps · 2000

Season 27 eps · 2002

Season 36 eps · 2004

Season 46 eps · 2005

Cast

Ruth Jones

Kelly Chadwick

Janet Dibley

Carol McGary

Alison Steadman

Betty Simpson

Lisa Riley

Rebecca Patterson

Lynda Baron

Norma Patterson

Jonathan Ryland

Kevin Chadwick

Themes & keywords

overweightdietnorthern englandyorkshire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fat Friends in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Fat Friends on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ITVX Premium. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Fat Friends on Netflix?+

Fat Friends is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ITVX Premium.

How many seasons of Fat Friends are there?+

Fat Friends has 4 seasons and 25 episodes in total.

Who stars in Fat Friends?+

Fat Friends stars Ruth Jones, Janet Dibley, Alison Steadman, Lisa Riley and Lynda Baron.

When did Fat Friends come out?+

Fat Friends is a 2000 web series created by Kay Mellor.

What genre is Fat Friends?+

Fat Friends is Drama series.

Who created Fat Friends?+

Fat Friends was created by Kay Mellor.