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Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

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.

Last on

Fri 17 Feb 2012 12:10 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

Credits

Toby Wilson
Jonathan Lipnicki
Zachary Beaver
Sasha Joseph Neulinger
Cal McKnight
Cody Linley
Otto Wiilson
Eric Stoltz
Mrs Wilson
Jane Krakowski
Kate McKnight
Kathleen Lancaster
Sheriff Fetterman
Brady Coleman
Director
John Schultz
Producer
Michael Corrente
Producer
Jay Julien
Writer
John Schultz

Broadcasts

  • Fri 8 Aug 2008 11:40 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • Mon 23 Aug 2010 11:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • Mon 21 Feb 2011 11:40 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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