Based on the journals of the reallife earl, this 90sset drama explores the highs and lows of teenage lust, sexual confusion and cool britannia. My mad fat diary 2x07 finn and rae sex sceneending scene. After all, the diary is based on the experiences of rae earl, who has at least one brother, in the late 80s. Check out the recap of the episode and let us know what you thought. Earl lives in the australian city of hobart and is married to kevin johnson. Unlike the books, the series took place in the 1990s rather than the 1980s. The series is based on the first and second book of writer rae earl, which tells her life story as a teenager. Finn wants archie to select the music, but is first conflicted with rae, as she takes. 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. Finn finally returns home and meets rae at the hospital. Finn is easily defined as an asshole but he wants to make sure rae doesnt think that about him. 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. To the audience, finn initially seems rude and sullen.
It is based on the novel my fat, mad teenage diary by rae earl. This cover definitely trades on the fact that my mad fat diary is an excellent, attentiongrabbing title, so it makes sense that the cover is designed like a markeradorned teenage diary. But her story, adapted from the real rae earls ya memoir my fat, mad teenage diary, also finds believable ways to stir in as much sex. Watch this my mad fat diary video, my mad fat diary 2x07 finn and rae sex sceneending scene, on fanpop and browse other my mad fat diary videos. Based on the bestselling reallife diaries of author rae earl, it depicts the life of a teenage girl growing up in lincolnshire in. Goodbye, my mad fat diary, the best teen drama of the decade. Drama series looking at life from the perspective of funny, music mad 16yearold rae. They begin a romantic relationship at the start of season 2. Rae reminded me so much of my own teenage years but rae had a much better social life than i did. Apr 01, 2014 my mad fat diary is not a show about romance, but it is a show about teenagers, and romance is pretty important to teenagers. Finn is mentioned in chloes diary often, as she continues to crush on him, despite knowing he likes rae. It isnt fiction, but a true account of a teenager growing up in stamford, lincolnshire. Search, discover and share your favorite my mad fat diary gifs.
Set in a parthistoric, partidyllic lincolnshire, england in the height of 90s britpunk, the show follows rae through her battles with mental. The third series of my mad fat diary follows the gang in 1998 as real life postcollege looms on the horizon, just as rae was beginning to get teenage life nailed. As the boys run off, rae starts to develop feelings for finn. My mad fat diary is tv series based on the book my fat mad teenage diary by rae earl.
It was fascinating to find out which of the codenamed boys was the real finn, who was. Glue edit after not speaking to rae, he sends her a letter from leeds, telling her how she is the glue of the gang. Rae s having a rough week, but a stranger she meets at a bar might just turn things around. In november 2014, it was announced that a final threeepisode third series would be. With that in mind, rae and finn are the great romance of my mad fat diary. After a short spell on an adult psychiatric ward, she decided. Jan 28, 20 my mad fat diary is now a major new comedy for e4. Finn uses both his words and actions to prove that his intentions towards rae are sincere. 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.
I found the book hard to put down, as i wanted to know more about rae and her life and the. Based on the cult teen book, the witty and moving drama follows the life of rae as. Rae earl describes her childhood mental health issues as a child, rae earl suffered from anxiety, delusions and ocd. Rae soon becomes friends with chloes new crowd and heads off on her own adventure of teenage troubles. I felt such an affinity with rae when reading her diary, so much so that at times i felt like i could have been reading my own teen diary from the 90s.
This is the somewhat edited, actual 1989 diary of 17yearold rae earl. After spending four months in a mental hospital due to a suicide attempt, she comes home and reconnects with her old best friend, chloe, and chloes new group of friends. Originally marketed as a romantic comedy about rae s quest to get a shag despite her weight, although actually focuses far more on her. Oct 15, 2016 watch rae and finn s relationship change over the course of their time together.
My mad fat diary is the television adaptation of the epistolary memoir my mad fat teenage diary by rae earl. Jan 21, 20 rae earl, author of my mad, fat teenage diary, understands why the actor sheila hancock would want to destroy her private journals. A book that everyone should read plus it encouraged me to buy a new copy of the stone roses by the stone roses. Its the story of rae earl, a teenage girl whos just been released from a stint in a psychiatric hospital and is trying to sort out her life. My mad fat diary tv series 202015 plot summary imdb. Find and save images from the my mad fat diary collection by misery on we heart it, your everyday app to get lost in what you love. Finn nelson is a member of rae s group of friends, an alternative music enthusiast, and her primary love interest. Archie my mad fat diary barney my mad fat diary summary. Sharon rooney is brilliant as rae as she faces the dreaded university applications. Rachel rae earl is your average music mad, boycrazy, o. Its 1989 and rae earl is a fat, boy mad 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. 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. Her anger turned to sadness so fast that rae couldnt quite catch a moment to stop herself and her eyes began to fill in frustration. It is based on my fat, mad teenage diary, written by rae earl.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Archie my mad fat diary original male characters 5. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. My mad fat diary fanfiction archive with over 283 stories. A channel 4 comedydrama show about rachel rae earl, a 16yearold girl returning to the outside world after spending time in a mental hospital. Watch rae and finns relationship change over the course of their time together. My fat, mad teenage diary was fantastic from start to end. She goes jogging, borrows a book on sex from the local library claiming it is for. Raes chronicle of her world will strike a chord with anyone whos ever been a confused, lonely teenager clashing with her parents, sometimes overeating, hating her body, always taking herself very seriously, never knowing how positively brilliant she is and keeping a diary to record it all. The main character and narratorwriter of the diary. The show follows the story of 16 year old girl called rae earl, who has just left a psychiatric hospital, where she has been for four months. I dont want to put too many spoilers for the book here.
My mad fat diary is a british television series that debuted on e4 on 14 january 20. Rachel earl born december 1971 is an english writer and broadcaster. My mad fat diary series 2, episode 1 aired tonight and were so happy to see rae and the gang again. Finn is introduced, from rae s perspective, as a bad boy whose appearance and arrogance about it enables him to be popular. Rae and chloe battle it out in the fight for finn s affections, but when rae s mum prevents her from going to a rave with the rest of the gang, rae thinks its game over. Find and follow posts tagged my mad fat diary icons on tumblr. Our interview with rae earl, who had the courage to publish her teen diary, my mad fat diary, which now a hit british tv show.
Feb, 20 i am completely in love with this show and this video was so much fun to make, after episode 5 i had to make this video from finn s pov knowing hes the one for rae not archie of course rae. My mad fat diary follows raes life for an entire year, and we witness the ups and downs of being a teenager and all the emotions in between. Based on a published diary called my fat, mad teenage diary by the author of the same name. Rae and finns relationship my mad fat diary youtube. My mad fat diary to return for third and final series in. The book is set in 1989, 7 years earlier than the tv series when rae. My mad fat diary or my fat, mad teenage diary author. Rae earl had the courage to publish her teen diary. Rachel rae earl is your average musicmad, boycrazy, overweight, sixteenyearold girl. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my mad fat diary.
This is the hilarious and touching reallife diary she kept during that fateful year with characters like her evil friend. In the finale, finn uses his finger to spell i love you on raes back. My mad fat diary is the best teen drama youve probably. Nico mirallegro finn and sharon rooney earl in my mad fat diary. My mad fat diary is not a show about romance, but it is a show about teenagers, and romance is pretty important to teenagers. With jodie comer, ciara baxendale, dan cohen, sharon rooney. It would appear that no matter what the decade, or the writer, some things in. Rae finds that she is vying with chloe for finns affections. An overweight, homely girl who has spent time in a mental hospital and is learning to live a normal life again. The e4 comedydrama series my mad fat diary 202015 was based on her books.
My mad fat diary is a british comedydrama television series that debuted on e4 on 14 january 20. Rae sharon rooney with finn nico mirallegro in my mad fat diary 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. My mad fat diary cute and hot smile boys teen gurls problems so coolllllll. Nico mirallegro as finn with sharon rooney rae in my mad fat diary the two star as onscreen couple in the drama, who recently broke up because rae thought finn.
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. My mad fat teenage diary, the book, is a real life diary account of rae earl. The show set in 1996 follows rae, a 16yearold girl who has just been. 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.
Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Rae earl on my mad fat diary a secret diary in the 1980s, a bestselling book and now a tv show why are the musings of an overweight, obsessivecompulsive teen so enduring. After finally leaving the hospital, rae reconnects with her best friend chloe and her group, all who are unaware of rae s mental health and body image. We talked body image and honesty with my mad fat diary. Its 1989 and rae is a fat, boy mad 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. Finn nelson is a member of raes group of friends, an alternative music enthusiast, and her.
Read rachel rae earl from the story my mad fat diary by ashkkr21 with 349 reads. A secret diary in the 1980s, a bestselling book and now a tv show why are the musings of an overweight, obsessivecompulsive teen so. 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. May 09, 2016 my mad fat diaryor mmfd for shortis a dream. My mad fat diary is a british comedydrama television series that aired on e4 from 14 january 20 until 6 july 2015. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my mad fat diary. 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. Rae trudged down the entrance steps and out onto the gravel path, me tolerable how dare he, finn nelson, ill show him whos tolerable when his stillbeating heart is crushed between my fingers. 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. Rachel rae earl is your average music mad, boycrazy, overweight, sixteenyearold girl. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. 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 two when finn and rae were together.
The book had added interest for me, because living locally, although i am quite. I read orange is the new black in 20, and because of that book, i figured that my fat, mad teenage diary would bear only a vague resemblance to the tv show. My mad fat diary is the best teen drama youve probably never. Its 1989 and rae is a fat boymad 17yearold 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 this is the hilarious and touching reallife diary. It is based on my fat, mad teenage diary written by rae earl. Find and follow posts tagged my mad fat diary quotes on tumblr. 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.