Fat Families
★ 10 · 2010 · 60m · Reality · Documentary
Weight loss expert Steve Miller moves into the homes of some of the UK’s fattest families, exposing them to the risks their bulging bellies and bad habits have on their health. And he’s not going to hold back until he has turned their ‘house of fatness’ into a ‘house of fitness’.
Episodes
2. The Jeape Family60m · Tough taskmaster Steve Miller attempts to work his weight loss magic on the Jeapes, but can the supersize clan successfully fight the flab, or will their bad habits refuse to die?▶3. The Huzzey Family60m · Steve moves in with the over weight Huzzey family from Essex and attempts to introduce them to a healthier diet and lifestyle.▶4. The Radford Family60m · Steve Miller moves in with the Radfords, a Blackpool-based family with a weight problem that is out of control. Steve and Lou have a combined weight of nearly 45 stone, and with two small children and at risk of developing serious medical problems they are determined to turn their lives around.
5. The Blackholly Family60m · Witheringly witty weight loss expert Steve Miller comes to the aid of the Blackholly family from Swindon. Neil, 37, and 36-year-old Toni weigh 23st and 19st respectively, and are concerned that their three children will follow in their footsteps.
Watch video▶6. The Haddrell Family60m · Steve Miller stages his final fight against flab, and comes to the aid of the Haddrell family who are determined to turn their lives around and embrace Steve’s rigorous regimes.More Like This
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