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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Naomi Clarke

HISTORICAL FACTS: Thomas friends to introduce first autistic character bruno the brake car - The Untold Story

Children’s TV show Thomas & Friends is introducing its first autistic character who has been created in collaboration with autistic writers and organisations.

The new role of Bruno the Brake Car will be voiced by nine-year-old autistic actor Elliott Garcia from Reading, who the National Autistic Society helped cast.

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