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Fat Friends

8.020004 seasons15TV SeriesDrama

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…

ProducersGreg Brenman·Kay Mellor

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Enough to Go Around
Feb 17, 2005
E2
Second Helpings
Feb 24, 2005
E3
Angel's Delight
Mar 3, 2005
E4
Get Out of the Kitchen
Mar 10, 2005
E5
Healthy Options
Mar 17, 2005
E6
Icing on the Cake
Mar 24, 2005

Cast

RJRuth Jones
Ruth Jones
Kelly Chadwick
JDJanet Dibley
Janet Dibley
Carol McGary
ASAlison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Betty Simpson
LRLisa Riley
Lisa Riley
Rebecca Patterson
LBLynda Baron
Lynda Baron
Norma Patterson
JRJonathan Ryland
Jonathan Ryland
Kevin Chadwick

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Fat Friends — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fat Friends?

Fat Friends is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Fat Friends on Netflix?

Yes — Fat Friends is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is Fat Friends on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Fat Friends is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Fat Friends for free?

Fat Friends is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and ITVX in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Fat Friends?

Fat Friends has 4 seasons in total (25 episodes). The series concluded in 2005.

Are all episodes of Fat Friends out yet?

Yes — all 25 episodes across 4 seasons of Fat Friends are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of Fat Friends?

No — Fat Friends ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.