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My mad fat diary or my fat, mad teenage diary author. Based on the journals of the real life earl, this 90sset drama explores the highs and lows of teenage lust, sexual confusion and cool britannia. The show set in 1996 follows rae, a 16yearold girl who has just been. The e4 comedydrama series my mad fat diary 202015 was based on her books. Feb 20, 2014 the critically acclaimed series my mad fat diary, based on the book my fat, mad teenage diary by rae earl, has finally returned on e4. Jan 21, 20 my mad fat diary is on e4 on mondays at 10pm or online at. Fans were all happy at the end of season one when finn admitted his feelings for rae and they were even more elated at the beginning of season.

Set in a parthistoric, partidyllic lincolnshire, england in the height of 90s britpunk, the show follows rae through her. Drama series looking at life from the perspective of funny, musicmad 16yearold rae. The synopsis is similar as rae has just got out of the mental hospital and become friends with her old bestfriend bethany and meets new friends from the year above in. The book is set in 1989, 7 years earlier than the tv series when rae is 17 in stamford, lincolnshire. We talked body image and honesty with my mad fat diary. What my mad fat diary taught me about selfacceptance. With that in mind, rae and finn are the great romance of my mad fat diary. My mad fat diary is peak britpop revival, and mustsee tv. This is the history of rachel earl and finn nelson from the series my mad fat diary. It was fascinating to find out which of the codenamed boys was the real finn, who was the real chop, and who chloe really was, etc. Rachel rae earl is your average musicmad, boycrazy, overweight, sixteenyearold girl. Bodies, selfesteem, and sex in my mad fat diary unruly. My mad fat diary is the hilarious, harrowing and touching real life diary rae kept during that fateful year and the basis of the hit british television series of the same name now coming to hulu.

The tv show is based upon the book my mad fat teenage diary written by rae earl which documents her real life experiences during her teenage years. Based on earls real life memoirs my fat, mad teenage diary, the drama is set in lincolnshire and follows raes life as she deals with body image issues, mental health problems and a loving. The reissued book of the same name, by rae earl, is published by hodder at. The next episode airs on e4 on march 17 at 9pm, however if you cannot wait, you can watch the.

Rachel earl born december 1971 is an english writer and broadcaster. Its 1989 and rae earl is a fat, boymad 17yearold girl, living in stamford, lincolnshire with her mum and their deaf white cat in a council house with a mint green bathroom and a refrigerator rae cant keep away from. Every once in while, there comes a tv show that can literally change your perspective on the world. My mad fat diary is not a show about romance, but it is a show about teenagers, and romance is pretty important to teenagers. She is best known as the author of the 2007 book my fat, mad teenage diary, a collection of the diaries she wrote as a teenager which was later adapted into the e4 comedydrama series my mad fat diary 202015 3 personal life. This story picks up right where the final episode of my mad fat diary left off just a few months later.

With jodie comer, ciara baxendale, dan cohen, sharon rooney. Its 1989 and rae is a fat, boymad 17yearold girl, living in stamford, lincolnshire with her mum and their deaf white cat in a council house with a mint offgreen bath suite and a larder rae cant keep away from. To the audience, finn initially seems rude and sullen. Apr, 2016 rae earl looked past the inherent embarrassment of reliving her youth and published her 17yearold diary, covering the year 1989. After finally leaving the hospital, rae reconnects with her best friend chloe and her group, all who are unaware of raes mental. I loved the first book, the tv show and now i love this book. I dont want to put too many spoilers for the book here. Drama looking at life from the perspective of funny, musicmad rae. Earl lives in the australian city of hobart and is married to kevin johnson. But then, we didnt write the very real diaries upon which it is based. Mar 06, 2014 a troublesome mother, her own body image and mental health issues 16yearold rae earl sharon rooney has plenty to face up to as the heroine of e4s new series my mad fat diary. My mad fat diary is peak britpop revival, and mustsee.

As college life settles gently over them all like a blanket, rae gives us a round up of where theyre all at, and why she hasnt got a care in the. Apr 10, 20 my mad fat teenage diary, the book, is a real life diary account of rae earl. I loved them as a couple so i decided to put together every scene from seasons 1, 2 and 3. Since the first episode of mmfd aired, i was hooked. Based on the bestselling real life diaries of author rae earl, it depicts the life of a teenage girl growing up in lincolnshire in the 1990s. It isnt fiction, but a true account of a teenager growing up in stamford, lincolnshire. S et between 1996 and 98, my mad fat diary tells the story of rae sharon rooney and her attempts to assimilate back into normal life after spending a. The book had added interest for me, because living locally, although i am quite. Feb 26, 20 my mad fat diary is based on a book called my mad fat teenage diary written by rae earl rae earl actually published her teenage diaryits a real thing you guys. Rae has a problem with finns ex my mad fat diary duration. Unlike the books, the series took place in the 1990s rather than the 1980s. Jul 21, 2015 unsubscribe from my mad fat diary season 1. Dec 03, 2014 recently, actress sharon rooney who plays rae earl on the uk tv show my mad fat diary announced that the show is returning for a third season.

Mar 14, 2015 the show, based on the book my fat, mad teenage diary by rae earl, takes place in the 90s and follows earl, as she grapples with bestiehood, body image issues and mental illness recovery. Rae earl looked past the inherent embarrassment of reliving her youth and published her 17yearold diary, covering the year 1989. My mad fat diary is over and viewers are devastated the moving finale to one of e4s most cherished teen dramas saw rae earl suffer a relapse from her illness, turn down exboyfriend finn and. The next episode airs on e4 on march 17 at 9pm, however if you cannot wait, you can watch the exclusive premiere right now on 4od.

Finn nelson is a member of raes group of friends, an alternative music enthusiast, and her primary love interest. I just hope kester will be in series 2 too as well as tix as they too have been extremely interesting characters to watch and the whole mental healthpsychological issues is. After all, the diary is based on the experiences of rae earl, who has at least one brother, in the late 80s. Rae and finns relationship my mad fat diary youtube. I love her love of music and you can tell its her passion from reading the diaries. My mad fat diary is to return for a third series, channel 4 has confirmed today the baftanominated drama is expected to return to e4 in the new year based on the book my fat, mad teenage. I just hope kester will be in series 2 too as well as tix as they too have been extremely interesting characters to watch and the whole mental healthpsychological issues is one of the things that helps set it apart. Then again my mad fat diary has been a refreshingly real drama so it might work. Rae impresses finn with beastie boys jukebox selection my mad fat diary. May 03, 2016 based on author rae earls 2007 book my fat, mad teenage diary, an edited collection of real diary entries from the authors youth that was published for the first time in america last month. A soundtrack of mid90s britpop hits think oasis grounds the series in.

Parents need to know that my mad fat diary is an unflinching series about a troubled teen girl in 1990s england. We are beyond excited that it is back on the television tonight. Most people dont seem to realise that it is based on a book that came out several tears ago, entitled my fat, mad teenage diary. Finn is introduced, from raes perspective, as a bad boy whose appearance and arrogance about it enables him to be popular. My mad fat diary by rae earl is published by hodder in paperback and ebook.

Hats off the rae earl for having the bravery to publish these diaries, there is no way i could publish mine. My mad fat diary to return for third and final series in. Goodbye, my mad fat diary, the best teen drama of the decade. Based on author rae earls 2007 book my fat, mad teenage diary, an edited collection of real diary entries from the authors youth that was published for the first time in america last month. Now, it could totally have something to with the beautiful faces of finn nico mirallegro and archie dan cohen but i think it went deeper than that. This show should be required viewing for womenyoung women teenage girls. It can be a great choice for teens despite its edgy content.

My mad fat diary, a hit in the uk with a popular tv adaptation. Jan 21, 20 my mad fat diary is on e4 on mondays at 10pm. But most of my mad fat diary is as real as real gets, from the actors who look as if they could be kids off the street and the periodappropriate 90s soundtrack to the two blonde toothpick. Rae earl is the protagonist of the show, a fat sixteenyearold girl dealing with not only her weight and low selfesteem but also with mental illness. My mad fat teenage diary, the book, is a real life diary account of rae earl. My mad fat diary, based on the real life diaries of rae earl, was a hit last year for e4, which is hoping to repeat its success when the second series airs this month channel 4. Channel 4 axes e4 drama my mad fat diary after three. Mar 17, 2014 so, its monday and that can only mean one thing new episode of my mad fat diary. Pitchperfectly played by rooney, raes outlook on life is both hilarious and devastating, and viewers of any age will find themselves sucked into the roller coaster of teenage angst and triumph most notably, her budding romance with finn is a delight to watch unfold. She wrote it when she was 16 and 14 stones about 200 pounds and documented her life.

My mad fat diary to return for third series in 2015 the. My mad fat diary, a heartbreaking and brilliant british high. I wasnt very happy with the ending of the series, so i decided to write it. But then my mad fat diary does what it always pulls off so well and addresses raes more troubling reality, with a real honesty. A memoir and millions of other books are available for instant access. Aug 27, 2015 s et between 1996 and 98, my mad fat diary tells the story of rae sharon rooney and her attempts to assimilate back into normal life after spending a summer in psychiatric care following a. In november 2014, it was announced that a final threeepisode third series would be. Like degrassi, it addresses all kinds of issues, including anorexia and binge eating, underage drinking, premarital sex, abortion, coming out, and more.

Set in 1996 in lincolnshire, the show tells the tragic and humorous story of a very troubled young girl, rae, who spent four months in a psychiatric hospital for attempted suicide. E4 series my mad fat diary details storyline for upcoming. My mad fat diary season 1 episode 1 full episode youtube. A troublesome mother, her own body image and mental health issues 16yearold rae earl sharon rooney has plenty to face up to as the heroine of e4s new series my mad fat diary. The 90s comedydrama was surprisingly wellreceived when the first series premiered on e4 in january 20. My mad fat diary to end after the third series airs this year.