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  • The Fattest Man in Britain (2009)
  • TV Movie | 90 min | Drama
The Fattest Man in Britain (2009)
TV Movie | 90 min | Drama

Georgie Godwin, housebound for 23 years, is the fattest man in Britain, a tourist attraction, thanks to greedy 'agent', cabbie Morris who brings visitors to Rochdale to hear Georgie sing and--rather to his annoyance--to touch him. Devoted ...See moreGeorgie Godwin, housebound for 23 years, is the fattest man in Britain, a tourist attraction, thanks to greedy 'agent', cabbie Morris who brings visitors to Rochdale to hear Georgie sing and--rather to his annoyance--to touch him. Devoted neighbour Janice is Georgie's only other regular outside contact until he meets Amy, a pregnant teenager fleeing a violent boyfriend; he takes her in as a lodger. Touched by his kindness, she feels he demeans himself and wants him to lose weight for his own safety. Morris, however, encourages Georgie to pile on the pounds as a money-spinner for them both, arranging for him to take part in a local television weigh-in to see if he is fatter than rival claimant Big Brian. Amy is horrified, but Georgie sees it as almost a calling. Will he beat Brian or will tragedy strike the fattest man in Britain? Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
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Jeff Pope (written by) | Caroline Aherne (written by)
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Dec 20, 2009 (United Kingdom)

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26 cast members
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Bobby Ball
Morris Morris   See fewer
Akira Koieyama
Japanese Man Japanese Man   See fewer
Yuriri Naka
Japanese Woman Japanese Woman   See fewer
Timothy Spall
Georgie Godwin Georgie Godwin   See fewer
David Williams
Mad Bob Mad Bob   See fewer
Brendan O'Carroll
Father O'Flaherty Father O'Flaherty   See fewer
Tim Woodward
Morley Raisin Morley Raisin   See fewer
Mark Chatterton
Richard Barter Richard Barter   See fewer
Claire Ashforth
Newsreader Newsreader   See fewer
Barry Austin
Big Brian Big Brian   See fewer
Moira Mann
Joan Cropper Joan Cropper   See fewer
Manchester Diamonds
Dance Troupe Dance Troupe   See fewer
Khristopher MacLeod
Family Member at Funeral (uncredited) Family Member at Funeral (uncredited)   See fewer
Neilum Raqia
Indian Tourist (uncredited) Indian Tourist (uncredited)   See fewer
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