Fat man comedy drama set in Rochdale
Date published: 14 July 2009
A new ITV1 comedy drama, 'The Fattest Man In Britain', is set in Rochdale.
Timothy Spall plays the title character, Georgie Godwin, while Bobby Ball is his agent and sidekick, Morris Morrissey, in the show, which is written by Caroline Aherne and Jeff Pope.
The one of comedy, which is based on real events, shows Morris trying to make sure Georgie retains his 'fattest man' title and cash in on his size.
The show culminates with Georgie's shot at the big time and a live weigh-off against local rival 'Big Brian'.
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