The Fattest Man in Britain

The Fattest Man in Britain

2009 · 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.

Directed by David Blair · Written by Caroline Aherne

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