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Season 1

6 episodes · 12th October 2000

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Episodes

01 Love Me Slender still Love Me Slender Episode 112th October 2000 Kelly Simpson is determined to get in her two-sizes-too-small wedding dress in time for her big day. Meanwhile, at the slimming club, her mum, Betty, has won through to the regional finals of Superslimmers 2000, even though her husband isn't that happy about her losing weight. 02 Fat Chance still Fat Chance Episode 219th October 2000 Alan Ashburn is losing weight for his 20th wedding anniversary celebrations but a romantic meal out with his wife ends in their relationship crumbling. 03 Fat Free still Fat Free Episode 326th October 2000 Lauren Harris has won a role in a soap she's convinced that losing five pounds would make her a better actress. However, problems arise with not only her mum, who is convinced she's anorexic, but also her boyfriend Gareth, whose nickname for her is "Pudding". 04 Growing Pains still Growing Pains Episode 42nd November 2000 Teenage Superslimmer Jamie reveals the reasons for his depressed state: his mother is battling depression and he's being bullied at school. Eventually, Jamie decides he can't cope with the pressure and contemplates suicide. 05 Face the Fat still Face the Fat Episode 59th November 2000 Val prepares to launch her new magazine, but the quest for something trendy to wear and a call to an escort agency for a partner to attend the bash produce further revelations about the slimming world – and herself. 06 When the Fat Lady Sings still When the Fat Lady Sings Episode 616th November 2000 Kelly spends the night at the club, but the slimming pills and alcohol make her lose all inhibitions. Kevin tries to find out why he was kept in the dark about the photo session. Meanwhile, there's shocking news for Betty when she tries to collect a prescription.
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Cast & Crew

01 Ruth Jones profile Ruth Jonesas Kelly Chadwick 02 Janet Dibley profile Janet Dibleyas Carol McGary 03 Alison Steadman profile Alison Steadmanas Betty Simpson 04 Lisa Riley profile Lisa Rileyas Rebecca Patterson 05 Lynda Baron profile Lynda Baronas Norma Patterson 06 Jonathan Ryland profile Jonathan Rylandas Kevin Chadwick 07 Kay Mellor profile Kay MellorCreator
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