Fat Pat is probably referring to Pat Butcher, a main EastEnder's character.  The actress is an out lesbian who had a very public battle with her partner over dog custody in a nasty break-up.  You're welcome; 20 years + watching a Brit soap opera, years behind broadcast.on a slow PBS schedule has paid off!

Fat Pat is probably referring to Pat Butcher, a main EastEnder's character.  The actress is an out lesbian who had a very public battle with her partner over dog custody in a nasty break-up.  You're welcome; 20 years + watching a Brit soap opera, years behind broadcast.on a slow PBS schedule has paid off!