
The Fattest Man in Britain
2009-12-20 · 90 min · ★ 5.9
Georgie Godwin is the fattest man in Britain. A tourist attraction, thanks to greedy 'agent, cabbie Morris. Devoted neighbour Janice is Georgie's only other regular outside contact until he meets Amy, a pregnant teenager fleeing a violent boyfriend ,whom he takes in as a lodger. Amy tries to help Georgie change his lifestyle, but Morris is more than keen to stop her ruining his tourist attraction.
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- Directors
- David Blair
- Production companies
- ITV Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Timothy SpallGeorgie Godwin
Bobby BallMorris
Frances BarberJanice
Aisling LoftusAmy
Richard RiddellJoe
Brendan O'CarrollFather O'Flaherty
Alice BarryJoyce
Tim WoodwardMorley Raisin
Jeremy KyleHimself
Akira KoieyamaJapanese Man
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