A disabled Cumbrian boy has inspired people around the world, as his remarkable tale of resilience featured in an hour-long documentary.

Noah Wall's parents, Michelle and Rob, have been inundated with messages of support for their four-year-old son, after his story was shown on Channel 5.

The documentary, entitled The Boy With No Brain: Extraordinary People, was shown last week.

While its headline did prompt some reaction from viewers who felt it was misleading, the response has been overwhelmingly supportive.

The programme told the Wall family's journey from before Noah's birth - when his parents were warned to prepare for the fact he was unlikely to survive - up until his first day at school last month.

Crucially, it compared the brain scans from when the Abbeytown youngster was born with those taken several months ago.

They show that from using just two per cent of his brain, mental stimulation and devotion has meant that 80 per cent of Noah's brain is now working.

As one doctor told the programme: "I think Noah teaches the medical profession that you can't ever know."

Noah was born with hydrocephalus - water on the brain - and spina bifida. He is paralysed from the chest down and, should he survive, was never expected to walk, talk or do anything for himself.

He has defied the doctors at every turn however, and last month started at Allonby School, one day a week.

Following the programme being aired, social media was inundated with messages of support for the inspiring boy.

Jeremy Skyrme ‏wrote on Twitter: "I knew 'the boy with NO brain' wouldn't be the case, but his development is astounding. And he has the best parents ever. Amazing little boy."

Bobbie victoria tweeted: "We're watching the boy with no brain and just wow. Noah is one of the most incredible little children ever, bless him and his parents."

Eleanor Restrick ‏said: "Makes u appreciate life and how lucky we are! Bless you Noah, you're are an inspiration."

‏@MinotaurForLife tweeted: "Just watched @channel5_tv's 'The Boy With No Brain Extraordinary People' such an amazing program. Noah really is a miracle and so inspiring."

Michelle, known as Shelly, said the support and messages of love for Noah had been incredible.

"We were blown away by all the amazing messages," she said.