Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

I Fought the Law
9PM Tue 21 February 2012

This episode shows how Romany gypsies and travellers' attempts to live a traditional life can get them in trouble with the law.

Irish traveller Danielle is determined to live her life in a traditional way, so at just 15 years old she is planning a lavish black, pink and bling hen party. The only problem is her intended groom, 20-year-old Brendan, is up in court on the same day.

Romany gypsy Ambrose takes his horse and trap out to practise ahead of a traditional - but illegal - horse-and-trap road race. Will Ambrose be able make it first to the finish line, or will his fun be scuppered by the local constabulary?

Irish traveller Mary Louther and her family are constantly moved from site to site. Threatened with eviction again from their illegal site in Leeds, they are followed by the cameras as they prepare to leave under the cover of darkness and race to a new location before the police can stop them.

And eight-year-old Chloe prepares for a her First Holy Communion. Unfortunately her dad can't be there, but to make sure he does not completely miss out, Chloe hopes to pay him a visit at Strangeways prison in her remarkable 'sticky out' communion dress.

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      This episode shows how Romany gypsies and travellers' attempts to live a traditional life can get them in trouble with…

      • Strong language
      • This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
      • 28 days left
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      • This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
      • 21 days left
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