https://www.bryanmcnerney.co.uk/news/father-christmas/

According to his website, 'Bryan's secret is that he actually talks to children – has real conversations with them' and 'sometimes he even leads them in a song or two – he has a beautiful, memorable voice'. A far cry from his non-verbal behaviour as Grimwold the ogre and the Behemoth 31 years ago (Series 3).

Bryan (who was uncredited on Knightmare but later confirmed as the actor behind Grimwold) has also had a career as a TV historian and tour guide.