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"I was one of the original Ewoks"

Brian Wheeler is an actor who has starred in many of the best-loved films in recent years, including the latest version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Born with achondroplasia, he has appeared in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and four Harry Potter films as a banker in Gringotts Bank. His acting career started when he saw an advert for men under four feet six to take part in a film. He applied and ended up getting a part in Star Wars - Return of The Jedi playing an ewok and a jawa. He also spent several years as a clown as part of Gandeys Circus. Libby Purves talks to Brian about his career.

First broadcast on Midweek, 21 December 2016.

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