My Mad Fat Diary

About My Mad Fat Diary

"My Mad Fat Diary" is a British comedy-drama television series that first aired in 2013. Set in the mid-1990s, the series centres around the life of Rae Earl, a troubled, music-obsessed 16-year-old girl who just got out of a psychiatric hospital where she was admitted for self-harm. The series is based on Rae Earl's real-life diaries penned during her teenage years, and it offers a brutally honest perspective on navigating adolescence while grappling with mental health issues.

Making/Production

"My Mad Fat Diary" was developed by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by Channel 4. The series is adapted from the book "My Fat, Mad Teenage Diary" by Rae Earl. The series was filmed on location in Lincolnshire, England portraying the environment of Stamford, Lincolnshire where the author grew up.

Actors

• Sharon Rooney as Rae Earl: Rooney delivered a stunning performance as Rae, earning widespread acclaim for her portrayal of the complex and nuanced character.
• Jodie Comer as Chloe Gemell: As Rae's best friend and the girl who seems to have everything, Comer portrays Chloe with sensitivity and empathy.
• Nico Mirallegro as Finn Nelson: Mirallegro played Finn, Rae's love interest, brilliantly capturing the nuances of his character's burgeoning relationship with Rae.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The series is actually based on real diary entries from the author Rae Earl's teenage years in the 1980s, even though the setting of the series is in the mid-1990s.
• Sharon Rooney was a relatively new actress on the scene when she was cast as Rae.
• The show has been praised for its realistic representation of mental health issues, being one of the few shows at the time to do so.

Quotes

• "Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same."
• "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."
• "Some people have a mean time. And I'm one of them."

Music and Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of "My Mad Fat Diary" perfectly captured the spirit of the 90s. Iconic 90s bands like Oasis and Radiohead dominate the soundtrack.
• Not only rock was featured, but also pop - enhancing the dramatic and comical moments of the series.
• The series also features beautiful scores created specifically for the show, complimenting the existing soundtrack expertly.