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Freaky Eaters is an observational documentary series produced by independent television production company betty for BBC Three
BBC Three

BBC Three is a television channel from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, Freeview , IPTV and Satellite television platforms. The channel is described by the BBC as an outlet for 'New drama, talent, comedy, films, and accessible news'....
. In Australia it is shown on ABC2
ABC2

ABC2 is a national public broadcasting Television broadcasting in Australia in Australia. Launched on 7 March 2005, it is the responsibility of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Television, and is available nationally to Digital terrestrial television in Australia viewers in Australia....
 and titled Eataholics. The series follows a different person each episode who has an extremely restricted diet, often to the point of avoiding entire food groups
Food groups

Food groups refers to a method of classification for the various foods that animals consume in their everyday lives, based on the nutritional properties of these types of foods and their location in a hierarchy of nutrition....
. With the help of a team of experts, a number of techniques are employed to help the person overcome their problems and develop more healthy diets.

The first series was presented by nutritionist
Nutritionist

The term nutritionist is subject to several interpretations. However, it should never be confused with the term dietitian.In many jurisdictions a nutritionist is a person who devotes professional activity to food and preventive nutrition....
 Natalie Savona and psychological coach Benjamin Fry.






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Freaky Eaters is an observational documentary series produced by independent television production company betty for BBC Three
BBC Three

BBC Three is a television channel from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, Freeview , IPTV and Satellite television platforms. The channel is described by the BBC as an outlet for 'New drama, talent, comedy, films, and accessible news'....
. In Australia it is shown on ABC2
ABC2

ABC2 is a national public broadcasting Television broadcasting in Australia in Australia. Launched on 7 March 2005, it is the responsibility of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Television, and is available nationally to Digital terrestrial television in Australia viewers in Australia....
 and titled Eataholics. The series follows a different person each episode who has an extremely restricted diet, often to the point of avoiding entire food groups
Food groups

Food groups refers to a method of classification for the various foods that animals consume in their everyday lives, based on the nutritional properties of these types of foods and their location in a hierarchy of nutrition....
. With the help of a team of experts, a number of techniques are employed to help the person overcome their problems and develop more healthy diets.

The first series was presented by nutritionist
Nutritionist

The term nutritionist is subject to several interpretations. However, it should never be confused with the term dietitian.In many jurisdictions a nutritionist is a person who devotes professional activity to food and preventive nutrition....
 Natalie Savona and psychological coach Benjamin Fry. For the second series, psychologist
Psychologist

"Psychologist" is an academic, occupational or professional title describing individuals who are either: * social scientists conducting research and/or teaching psychology in a college or university;...
 Dr. Stephen Briers
Stephen Briers

Stephen Briers D Clin Psychol, PhD is a British Clinical psychology.Briers was an on-screen expert in BBC Three's Little Angels and Teen Angels, working with Tanya Byron....
 took over from Benjamin Fry. In Series Three, Charlotte Watts takes over as nutritionist and Felix Economakis as the psychological coach. Dr. Pixie McKenna
Pixie McKenna

Pixie McKenna is an Ireland doctor and television presenter. She is best known for her work on the Channel 4 series Embarrassing Illnesses and its sister series Embarrassing Bodies and BBC Three's Freaky Eaters....
 is the doctor
Physician

A physician, medical practitioner, doctor of medicine, or medical doctor practices medicine, and is concerned with maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury....
 across all three series.

Series one was narrated by the actress Jill Halfpenny
Jill Halfpenny

Jill Halfpenny is an England actor.Halfpenny is possibly best known for her role as Kate in the United Kingdom TV drama EastEnders, from 2002-5....
 and the second series by Sharon Horgan. Freaky Eaters is often ridiculed on Harry Hill's TV Burp
Harry Hill's TV Burp

Harry Hill's TV Burp is a popular British Academy Television Awards-winning United Kingdom television comedy programme, produced by Avalon Television for ITV, and is hosted by the stand-up comedian Harry Hill....
.

Each episode is titled as "Addicted to...".

Episodes


Series 1


1. Addicted to Crisps
2. Addicted to Chips
3. Addicted to Cheese
4. Addicted to Spaghetti Hoops
5. Addicted to Chocolate
6. Addicted to Chicken
7. Addicted to Junk Food

Series 2


1. Addicted to Sausages
2. Addicted to Junk Food (radio presenter Chris Hawkins
Chris Hawkins

Chris Hawkins is a presenter, performance DJ, reporter, journalist, Radio producer, and music pundit ....
)
3. Addicted to Meat
4. Addicted to Bread
5. Addicted to Meat and Potatoes
6. Addicted to Biscuits
7. Addicted to Potatoes
8. Addicted to Pasta
9. Addicted to Cheese
10. Addicted to Biscuits

Series 3


1. Addicted to Bacon and Burgers
2. Addicted to Cheese
3. Addicted to Beans and Chips
4. Addicted to Brown Sauce
5.
6.
7. Addicted to Yorkshire Puddings

External links

  • , Online community providing support and information for people with eating problems related to Selective eating disorder
    Selective eating disorder

    Selective Eating Disorder is an eating disorder that prevents the consumption of certain foods. It is often viewed as a phase of childhood that is generally overcome with age....
     (SED) and Food Neophobia.
  • , Blog and website for people who have or are interested in Selective Eating Disorder and Food Neophobia.