All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Born To Be Wed

    • January 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.

  • S01E02 No Place Like Home

    • January 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.

  • S01E03 Desperate Housewives

    • February 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.

  • S01E04 Boys Will Be Boys

    • February 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.

  • S01E05 Bride and Prejudice

    • February 15, 2011

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

Season 2

  • S02E01 Diamantes Are Forever

    • February 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.

  • S02E02 I Fought The Law

    • February 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.

  • S02E03 School of Hard Knocks

    • February 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.

  • S02E04 Love Conquers All

    • March 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.

  • S02E05 Reputation Is Everything

    • March 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.

  • S02E06 Out Of Site, Out Of Mind

    • March 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?

  • S02E07 We Are Family

    • March 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.