Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Channel 4
Type: Documentary
Rating: 4.8/10
My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2010, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, Reality genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.8 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and Reality.
- • Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
7 Episodes • Aired 2011-04-28
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
7 Episodes • Aired 2011-01-18
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
7 Episodes • Aired 2012-02-14
No season overview provided for this season.