Thomas the Train is getting a new friend, as the iconic British television franchise “Thomas & Friends” introduces its first character with autism, Bruno the Brake Car. The character is voiced by ...

Thomas and Friends is introducing its first autistic character, the show's creators have announced. Bruno the Brake Car will be voiced by Elliot Garcia, nine, from Reading, Berkshire, who is also ...

The children's show is expanding representation with its new character. The show is introducing the first character with autism to the franchise, a red train named Bruno. An official Mattel Television ...

NRATV went straight for ratings during a recent segment blasting the Nick Jr. kids’ show Thomas & Friends for diversifying its characters. “Thomas the Tank is now bringing gender balance to the show ...

Two beloved children's TV shows are adding diverse new characters that reflect real people more fully: Thomas & Friends will have its first autistic train character, and Peppa Pig included a same-sex ...

(CNN) - The children’s TV show “Thomas and Friends: All Engines Go” is introducing its first autistic character. His name is Bruno, and Mattel describes him as a “joyful, pun-making brake car.” Bruno ...

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Bruno the Brake Car is the first autistic character on the Thomas & Friends TV series. "He is funny, smart, and he's a very relaxed character," says Elliott Garcia, who voices the character for the ...