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My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding

2010 2 Seasons 14 Episodes ⭐ 4.8 Documentary Reality

Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is a British documentary series broadcast on Channel 4, that explores the lives and traditions of several Irish Traveller families as they prepare to unite one of their number in marriage. The series also featured Romanichal in several episodes, and has been criticised for not accurately representing England’s Romani and Travelling community. It was first broadcast in February 2010 as a one-off documentary called My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, filmed as part of the Cutting Edge series and voted Most Groundbreaking Show in the Cultural Diversity Awards 2010. A series of 5 episodes were later commissioned, and the series first aired in January 2011. A second series began airing in February 2012. A third series was not made, rather the show ended with six stand-alone specials.

Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is a British documentary series broadcast on Channel 4, that explores the lives and traditions of several Irish Traveller families as they prepare to unite one of their number in marriage. The series also featured Romanichal in several episodes, and has been criticised for not accurately representing England’s Romani and Travelling community. It was first broadcast in February 2010 as a one-off documentary called My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, filmed as part of the Cutting Edge series and voted Most Groundbreaking Show in the Cultural Diversity Awards 2010. A series of 5 episodes were later commissioned, and the series first aired in January 2011. A second series began airing in February 2012. A third series was not made, rather the show ended with six stand-alone specials.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Born to Be Wed

This episode looks at the milestones in a Gypsy girl's life leading to the biggest day of all - her wedding. From first

EP 2

No Place Like Home

Romany Gypsy Pat faces criticism for marrying a non-gypsy. But his bride Sam is determined to prove her Gypsy girl crede

EP 3

Desperate Housewives

A look beyond the enormous wedding dresses, sequins and tiaras to unveil the lot of a Gypsy woman. It's not all just abo

EP 4

Boys Will Be Boys

While Gypsy and traveller women want to be a princess on their wedding day, the reality in the Gypsy community is that o

EP 5

Bride & Prejudice

This film visits the annual Appleby Horse Fair and examines the prejudice against the travelling community in Britain to

EP 6

My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas

Christmas is a time for family, a time for peace and harmony - but it is also a time to celebrate. This film follows the

EP 7

Episode 7

EP 1

Diamantes Are Forever

This episode explores the competitive streak that lies behind the now famous gypsy look and the extraordinary sacrifices

EP 2

I Fought the Law

In this episode, Irish Traveller Danielle is determined to live her life in a traditional way and, at just 15, is planni

EP 3

School of Hard Knocks

As the eldest granddaughter of a family with both Romany gypsy and Irish traveller heritage, 15 year old Santana is expe

EP 4

Love Conquers All

This episode explores further the cultural divide between gypsies and non-gypsies and looks at what happens when the two

EP 5

Reputation Is Everything

For Gypsies and Travellers, a clean family name is crucial, and the consequences of losing it are devastating. After cau

EP 6

Out of Site, Out of Mind

In this episode we witness a community at a cross roads, as the battle to preserve the gypsy and traveller way of life i

EP 7

We Are Family

For generations, traveller celebrations have been a family affair. In this episode we meet the Mcfadyens, a large Irish

Popular Cast

Barbara Flynn

Barbara Flynn

Narrator (voice)