primordial dwarf

Diagnosed at the age of two, she is the only primordial dwarf in North Wales, and only one of 150 in the UK.

GRIPPING STUFF - the cast of Torn, Bradley Walsh, Nicola Walker, Jo Woodcock, Holly Aird and Adam Kotz; MISERABLE - Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale in EastEnders; LOVING FAMILY - two-year-old Alex Connerty, Britain's only primordial dwarf, with his family - brother Mike, mum Sue, dad John and sister Jess

The charity was set up by Sue and John Connerty after their son, Alex, was diagnosed as the first primordial dwarf in the UK.

Jane Treays' A Child's Life series begins with an insight into the lives of primordial dwarf children.

Chandra, a primordial dwarf, was being treated for pneumonia at home in Nepal but travelled 7,500 miles to American Samoa in the Pacific for an appearance and had to be rushed to local hospital after his symptoms worsened.

She is the only primordial dwarf to have an average sized twin.

The charity was set up by Maghull couple Sue and John Connerty after their son Alex was diagnosed as the first primordial dwarf in the UK.

It's the first of a three-part series made by acclaimed film-maker Jane Treays, and begins with an insight into the lives of five American primordial dwarf children.

Chandra, a primordial dwarf, was named smallest in 2012.

Primordial dwarf Alex Connerty helped raise cash for his parents' Walking With Giants foundation.

Stephanie is Scotland's only primordial dwarf and one of just 100 worldwide.