The puppeteer who played BB-8 has recorded a video for a Norfolk pub in celebration of Star Wars day.

Brian Herring, who puppeteered the galactic rolling robot BB-8 in the Star Wars sequel has said 'May the 4th be with you' to the Bridge Inn, in Acle.

In the 12-second video clip, Herring addressed fans in Norfolk as well as the Bridge Inn.

He said: 'Hey everybody from the Bridge Inn in Norfolk.

'I'm Brian Herring I puppeteered BB-8 in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and I just wanted to say May the 4th be with you.'

Eastern Daily Press: Acle Bridge Inn, Acle Bridge. The pub viewed from the bridge next to the River Bure.Pub of the week.Picture: James BassAcle Bridge Inn, Acle Bridge. The pub viewed from the bridge next to the River Bure.Pub of the week.Picture: James Bass

Mark Coleman who works at the pub said there was 'No better day for it - It's May 4th. It is amazing he did a shout out video for the Acle Bridge Inn.

Star Wars day celebrates George Lucas' creation of the science fiction film. It was celebrated for the first time in 2011.