Fat Friends

Episode 2

Fat Chance

Alan Ashburn is losing weight for his 20th wedding anniversary celebrations but a romantic meal out with his wife ends in their relationship crumbling.

Episode 3

Fat Free

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".

Episode 4

Growing Pains

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.

Episode 5

Face the Fat

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.

Episode 6

When the Fat Lady Sings

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.