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The Fattest Man in Britain
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The Fattest Man in Britain

2009-12-20 · 90 min · ★ 5.9

TV Movie · Drama · Comedy

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 SpallTimothy SpallGeorgie Godwin
Bobby BallBobby BallMorris
Frances BarberFrances BarberJanice
Aisling LoftusAisling LoftusAmy
David WilliamsMad Bob
Archie LalRaj
Reba DuttaNana
Richard RiddellRichard RiddellJoe
Brendan O'CarrollBrendan O'CarrollFather O'Flaherty
Alice BarryAlice BarryJoyce
Tim WoodwardTim WoodwardMorley Raisin
Mark ChattertonRichard Barter
Jeremy KyleJeremy KyleHimself
Akira KoieyamaAkira KoieyamaJapanese Man
Yuriri NakaYuriri NakaJapanese Woman

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