Fat Slags

Fat Slags

Year: 2004

Runtime: 73 mins

Language: English

Director: Ed Bye

Comedy

Leaving the small northern town of Fulchester, best friends Sandra and Tracey set off for the glittering streets of London. Determined to turn their wild appetites and carefree attitudes into fame and fortune, they dive into the city’s nightlife, indulging in endless parties, casual flings, and heavy drinking as they chase stardom.

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1

Factory blast and unemployment in Fulchester

An accident at the Fulchester steel-works occurs when Sandra's fire torch is left burning, causing a massive explosion. The blast destroys the factory and leaves the Slags unemployed. The event marks the end of their ordinary lives and the beginning of their crusade for fame.

Before leaving Fulchester Fulchester steel-works factory
2

Invitation to a daytime chat show

Sandra and Tracey receive a letter inviting them to be guests on a daytime chat show. They see it as a golden ticket to fame despite their crude persona. The invitation sets their plan in motion to escape Fulchester for London.

After factory explosion Fulchester
3

London bound

The Slags pack their belongings and head for London, hoping to sleep and drink their way to stardom. They leave behind their dirty home and seek a bigger audience.

After invitation Fulchester to London
4

Sean Cooley's accident and the channel glitch

In London, Sean Cooley suffers a blow to the head when a flower pot drops on him, pushing him into temporary insanity. A technical glitch during his conference swaps the feed to the Slags' chat show, and he becomes instantly captivated by their antics. The moment foreshadows his later obsession with them.

Day of arrival in London London (conference room)
5

Victor enlists the Slags to a hotel

Sean has his lawyer Victor fetch the Slags and deliver them to a hotel where they can be kept comfortable. This marks the start of their pampered period under Sean's control as he fantasies about their fame. The hotel becomes their base of operations for the next phase.

Shortly after arrival Hotel in London
6

Baz and Dave rush to London; crash and immigration

Back in Fulchester, Baz and Dave see the chat show and rush to London to catch up with the Slags. Their driver, not paying attention to the road, causes a crash on the way. The mishap lands them in immigration custody as they try to reach the city.

Soon after invitation En route to London; London
7

Two days before London Fashion Week

Two days before London Fashion Week, Sean forces fashion designer Fidor Ulrich Cosimo Konstantin to base his upcoming collection on the Fat Slags. The move aims to capitalize on their image and the burgeoning notoriety.

Two days before London Fashion Week London
8

Fashion Week prep and breakthrough

The Slags get fitted for the show, and their bold, exposed look becomes the centerpiece of the presentation. They end up exposing their breasts to the audience and win the contest. The incident cements their place in the fashion world.

During London Fashion Week London Fashion Week show
9

Media sensation and cultural impact

The Slags become a media sensation, taking the UK by storm. They top Top of the Pops, move into a luxury mansion, and even draw attention from the Turner Prize. The public embraces the fat-fueled trend and the Slags become symbols of a new social phenomenon.

After the show UK-wide media
10

Private jealousy erupts

Behind the public adoration, jealousy strains Sandra and Tracey as they vie for Sean's attention. The tension builds until Tracey punches Sandra, revealing the fragility of their friendship. The incident threatens to destabilize their meteoric rise.

During fame London
11

Tracey dates Sean

Tracey begins dating Sean, pulling him further into her orbit while Sandra is sidelined. The romance complicates their friendship and deepens the rift between them. The dynamic shifts as Sean becomes a central figure in their lives.

After jealousy incident London
12

Limo crash and bite incident

On a ride with Sean, a limo crash occurs and Tracey bites off Sean's Willy while saving a group of nuns crossing the road. The bizarre and brutal moment becomes a tabloid sensation. It marks a turning point in Sean's perception of the Slags.

After Tracey dates Sean City streets
13

Tower of London and the fallout

The Slags get into a massive fight and accidentally kill the General Secretary of the United Nations, leading to their capture and confinement in the Tower of London. The public persona collapses into legal and institutional trouble. Their flamboyant career plummets into a perilous limelight.

After limo incident Tower of London
14

Escape, laptop theft, and car explosion

The Slags escape the Tower and enact a Mission Impossible–style plan to steal Sean's laptop containing illegal files. Victor chases after them, but they hurl the laptop into his car window, triggering a fiery explosion. The dramatic prank marks the end of Sean's influence over their fame as the pair retreat from London.

After captivity Tower of London and London streets
15

Reunion and renewal

Back home at last, the Slags realize that their friendship is the real prize. They reunite with Baz and Dave, who have returned from Afghanistan, and they resolve to face the future together. The chaotic journey ends with their strengthened bond and a new sense of camaraderie.

After escape Home

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