Dressmaker Thelma Madine reveals the secrets behind her most outrageous creations, from design and production through to the unique excitement of a Traveller or Gypsy wedding day.
Thelma relives the mayhem and magic that went into creating the most incredible outfits, recalling everything from glow- in-the-dark wedding dresses to her famous pineapple and palm tree costumes.
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Channel 4
Fri 26 Apr 2013
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: Best Dressed Brides
Dressmaker Thelma Madine reveals the secrets behind her most outrageous creations, from design and production through…
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Channel 4
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: Best Dressed Brides
Fri 26 Apr 2013
Dressmaker Thelma Madine reveals the secrets behind her most outrageous creations, from design and production through…
- This episode has subtitles available.
- 3 days left
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My Big Fat Gypsy Fortune
Sun 14 Apr 2013
Ever since the first Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, millions of viewers have watched the extravagant weddings and asked the…
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My Big Fat Gypsy Valentine
Mon 11 Feb 2013
This one-off Valentine's special explores love and courtship in the Traveller community, following Ina and Danielle as…
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We Are Family
Tue 27 Mar 2012
Irish Traveller family the McFadyens celebrate key life events over a series of months.
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Out of Site, Out of Mind
Tue 20 Mar 2012
At Dale farm, after 10 years of court battles, eviction approaches for 80 families.
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Reputation Is Everything
Tue 13 Mar 2012
After causing a scandal by spending time alone with her boyfriend, Irish traveller Rosanne is rushed up the aisle to…
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Love Conquers All
Tue 06 Mar 2012
What happens when two different worlds are joined together in marriage? This episode explores the cultural divide…
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School of Hard Knocks
Tue 28 Feb 2012
Fifteen-year-old Santana is planning a lavish 16th birthday party, to include a 16-tier cake decorated with fireworks.
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I Fought the Law
Tue 21 Feb 2012
This episode shows how Romany gypsies and travellers' attempts to live a traditional life can get them in trouble with…
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Diamantes Are Forever
Tue 14 Feb 2012
The popular series returns with six brand new episodes, offering unprecedented access to members of the traveller and…
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My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas
Tue 13 Dec 2011
Christmas is a time for family, a time for peace and harmony - but it is also a time to celebrate. This film follows…
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My Big Fat Royal Gypsy Wedding
Thu 28 Apr 2011
If you thought all the wedding excitement of 2011 is focused on Westminster Abbey, think again. Channel 4 viewers will…
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Bride & Prejudice
Tue 15 Feb 2011
This film visits the annual Appleby Horse Fair and examines the prejudice against the travelling community in Britain…
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Boys Will Be Boys
Tue 08 Feb 2011
While Gypsy and traveller women want to be a princess on their wedding day, the reality in the Gypsy community is that…
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Desperate Housewives
Tue 01 Feb 2011
A look beyond the enormous wedding dresses, sequins and tiaras to unveil the lot of a Gypsy woman.
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No Place Like Home
Tue 25 Jan 2011
Romany Gypsy Pat faces criticism for marrying a non-gypsy. But his bride Sam is determined to prove her Gypsy girl…
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Born to Be Wed
Tue 18 Jan 2011
This episode looks at the milestones in a Gypsy girl's life leading to the biggest day of all - her wedding.
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