DVD. Nikki Blonsky (star of the recent 'Hairspray' film) stars in this new movie.

Non-fiction. This book creates a beautifully positive atmosphere. It's like a pep talk from a caring female friend.

Non-fiction. Yes, there are plus-sized women who work as fashion models. Here's one of them.

Here's a book of personal opinions. This one's from a comedienne. I don't feel entirely comfortable with the title... but I'll defend her right to say it.

DVD. Here's the new version of the above story, all peroxided and back-combed up. It's magnificent.

DVD. The film version of this story lives up to the book--which is a stunning achievement. It looks magnificent.

This is a U.S. DVD, so might not play in UK-type equipment. But my copy works in my UK-built PC. Yet it's a marvellous BRITISH movie. In Doncaster, Daisy is downtrodden. Then she discovers sumo....

Fiction. Student Andrea time-travels to the 16th-century Scottish borders, a land of lawless warlords, where her fat body is thought the most beautiful thing in several counties.

DVD of the talent contest, famously won by big gal Michelle McManus despite hostility from some quarters. Her words when she won: ''...and for everyone who said I couldn't do it, well, I've done it.''

...and she has a book out. I'm sure the book is her own work--when I read it, I hear her voice. She has a gorgeous wit. This book is Bridget Jones meets Hairspray--and it's all true. Fun and touching.

DVD. Speaking of big gals in pop music, the Mama of them all was Cass Elliot. This sensitively-made excellent programme shows her journey from initial un-confidence to flamboyant show-off star.

... and they have a new album out (with the drummer on the cover). It's got a mood or spirit of caffeinated alienation. And why not.

CD. This singer is not large-sized. But this album has 2 or 3 lovely celebratory lyrics ('Built For Comfort'). Caution: there are blush-inducing innuendos. This is good old-fashioned rock'n'roll.