Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

Explores the lives and traditions of several Irish Traveller families as they prepare to unite their families in marriage.

Cast:Barbara Flynn , Thelma Madine , Paddy Doherty , Roseanne Doherty , Violet-Anne , Bill Watson , Ann Kobayashi , Martin , Danielle Mason

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Born to Be Wed

Tue, Jan 18, 2011

The first episode in the series looks at the milestones in a traveller girl's life en route to the biggest day of her life - her wedding day.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ No Place Like Home

Tue, Jan 25, 2011

This episode explores how the travelling community are fighting to preserve their ancient culture and customs and the obstacles they face keeping their traditional way of life alive.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Desperate Housewives

Tue, Feb 1, 2011

The third of five episodes in the My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding series explores the clear and defined roles of young men and women in the gypsy and traveller community, and reveals attitudes toward education, marriage and domestic violence.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Boys Will Be Boys

Tue, Feb 8, 2011

Whilst gypsy and traveller women all want to be a princess on their wedding day, the reality in the gypsy community is that on every other day it is man who is King.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Bride & Prejudice

Tue, Feb 15, 2011

The final episode of season one uncovers the prejudice that exists against the travelling community in Britain today.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ My Big Fat Royal Gypsy Wedding

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

A one-off special, "My Bigger Fatter Gypsy Wedding" features the biggest Traveller wedding of the year with dressmaker Thelma Madine as event planner.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas

Tue, Dec 13, 2011

The celebrations and traditions of members of the Irish Traveller community at Christmas, as well as two further weddings.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Diamantes Are Forever

Tue, Feb 14, 2012

This episode explores the competitive streak that lies behind the now famous gypsy look and the extraordinary sacrifices that are taken to achieve it.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ I Fought the Law

Tue, Feb 21, 2012

In this episode, Irish Traveller Danielle is determined to live her life in a traditional way and, at just 15, is planning a lavish black pink and bling hen party.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ School of Hard Knocks

Tue, Feb 28, 2012

As the eldest granddaughter of a family with both Romany gypsy and Irish traveller heritage, 15 year old Santana is expected to follow strict rules for girls and set a good example for her younger family members.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Love Conquers All

Tue, Mar 6, 2012

This episode explores further the cultural divide between gypsies and non-gypsies and looks at what happens when the two worlds are thrust together in marriage.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Reputation Is Everything

Tue, Mar 13, 2012

For Gypsies and Travellers, a clean family name is crucial, and the consequences of losing it are devastating. After causing a scandal by spending time alone with her boyfriend, Rosanne is rushed up the aisle to save her reputation.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Out of Site, Out of Mind

Tue, Mar 20, 2012

In this episode we witness a community at a cross roads, as the battle to preserve the gypsy and traveller way of life intensifies. Will the future tear their culture apart, or do they have a place together in the modern world?

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ We Are Family

Tue, Mar 27, 2012

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