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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Channel 4
Tue 21 Feb 2012
I Fought the Law
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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Channel 4
Tue 14 Feb 2012
Diamantes Are Forever
The popular series returns with six brand new episodes, offering unprecedented access to members of the traveller and…
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 21 days left
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Channel 4
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…
- Strong language
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 28 days left
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Channel 4
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…
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
- 21 days left
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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…
- Strong language
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
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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…
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
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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…
- Strong language
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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…
- Strong language
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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.
- Strong language
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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.
- Some strong language
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My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding
Thu 18 Feb 2010
Ancient traditions meet modern fashions in an ostentatious culture clash in the world of 21st-century gypsy and…
- Very strong language
- This programme has episodes with subtitles available.
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