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When Zachary Beaver Came to Town

Family drama. When Zachary (Sasha Neulinger), dubbed The Fattest Boy in the World, arrives in a small Texas town, he meets two pals who befriend him rather than tease him.

Family drama. Zachary Beaver, self-proclaimed 'fattest boy in the world', arrives in a Texas town, exciting the curiousity of local lads Toby and Cal. They form an unexpected bond with Zachary, leading to an unforgettable summer of fun, friendship and self-discovery. Touching adaptation of the award-winning coming-of-age novel by Kimberly Willis Holt.

1 hour, 25 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Feb 201212:10
BBC Two

Credits

Toby WilsonJonathan Lipnicki
Zachary BeaverSasha Joseph Neulinger
Cal McKnightCody Linley
Otto WiilsonEric Stoltz
Mrs WilsonJane Krakowski
Kate McKnightKathleen Lancaster
Sheriff FettermanBrady Coleman
DirectorJohn Schultz
ProducerMichael Corrente
ProducerJay Julien
WriterJohn Schultz

Broadcasts

  • Tue 17 Apr 200710:30
    BBC Two England
  • Fri 8 Aug 200811:40
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 23 Aug 201011:00
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Mon 21 Feb 201111:40
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Fri 17 Feb 201212:10
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire