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Season 1 – My Mad Fat Diary

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A teenager struggles with body issues and a desire to have sex.
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My Mad Fat Diary — Season 1

My Mad Fat Diary — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Newcomer Sharon Rooney shines shameless light on the comedy of mental illness and general teenagehood in My Mad Fat Diary.

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Allison Keene Collider 09/09/2020
Not only is the series a really awesome time capsule, it also does an amazing job dealing with difficult themes about body image and mental illness, all wrapped up in a coming of age saga that may be foreign, but whose themes are universal. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 05/03/2019
Engrossing, affecting but never saccharine, this drama follows troubled 16-year-old Rae Earl...as she tries to deal with her mental health and body image problems while growing up in '90s Britain. Go to Full Review Inkoo Kang MTV 10/25/2018
Rae's a creep, and she's a weirdo. She's also bloody wonderful... Go to Full Review Keith Watson metro.co.uk 10/26/2018
It's full credit to Rooney's performance that it feels like you're watching a docu-soap. Go to Full Review Pilot Viruet Decider 10/25/2018
My Mad Fat Diary is the series that American teens need to be watching. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/19/2020 MMFD series 1 is fresh funny and so relatable. Sharon Rooney is a revelation. Script is terrific and the entire cast brilliant. See more Angel L @RT75092813 04/22/2020 A great comedy, with all the happy and sad elements that happen in the life of an average teenager. See more 11/27/2019 Such a brilliant show, don't be fooled in thinking it's for teens. The way it covers mental health issues is so spot on and especially Rae the lead character she's so relatable even with her attitude and flaws. Must watch See more Read all reviews
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Sharon Rooney

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Jodie Comer

Actor

Jordan Murphy

Actor

Ciara Baxendale

Actor

Dan Cohen

Actor

Nico Mirallegro

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 14, 2013 Big Wide World Rae is released from a psychiatric hospital. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 21, 2013 Touched Rae embarks on a journey of sexual discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 28, 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen Rae discovers that Chloe has been dating in secret. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 4, 2013 Don't Ever Tell Anyone Anything Rae is torn between confessing her love to the object of her desires and keeping it secret. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 11, 2013 It's a Wonderful Rae After an argument with her mum and Kester, Rae stops taking her medication. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 16, 2013 It's a Wonderful Rae A surprising guardian angel rescues Rae from the brink. Details

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My Mad Fat Diary — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Roanna Benn, Jude Liknaitzky
Screenwriter
Tom Bidwell
Network
E4
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 14, 2013