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''Teletubbies'' is a British
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created by
Anne Wood Anne Wood, CBE (born 18 December 1937) is an English children's television producer, responsible for creating shows such as ''Teletubbies'' with Andrew Davenport. She is also the creator of ''Tots TV'' and ''Rosie and Jim''. She was a recipien ...
and
Andrew Davenport Andrew Davenport (born 10 June 1965) is an English writer, puppeteer, producer, composer and actor, specialising in creating television, music and books for young children. He is known as co-creator and writer of ''Teletubbies'' and creator, wri ...
for the
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. The programme focuses on four differently coloured characters known as the Teletubbies, named after the television screens on their bellies. Recognised throughout
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for the uniquely shaped antenna protruding from the head of each character, the Teletubbies communicate through gibberish and were designed to bear resemblance to toddlers. The series rapidly became a commercial success in Britain and abroad. It won multiple BAFTA awards and was nominated for two
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throughout its run. A single based on the show's theme song reached number 1 in the
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in December 1997 and remained in the Top 75 for 32 weeks, selling over a million copies. By October 2000, the franchise generated over £1billion () in merchandise sales. Though the original run ended in 2001, a rebooted series was green-lit in 2014. The reboot premiered on
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in the United Kingdom and on the
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in the United States. Re-runs of the original 1997–2001 series continue to be shown on television channels worldwide. The US version of the 2015 reboot premiered on
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on 14 November 2022 featuring
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. The original series returned to live TV in the US on
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on 1 May 2019, but the episodes are shown in the UK format instead of the US format. The same format occurred with the series' availability on the
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app since 25 May 2016.


Plot

The programme takes place in a grassy, floral landscape populated by rabbits with bird calls audible in the background. The main shelter of the four Teletubbies is an
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known as the "Tubbytronic Superdome" implanted in the ground and accessed through a hole at the top or an especially large semicircular door at the dome's foot. The Teletubbies co-exist with a number of strange contraptions such as the Voice Trumpets and the group's anthropomorphic blue
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("Noo-Noo"). The show's colourful psychedelic setting was designed specifically to appeal to the attention spans of infants and unlock different sections of the mind while also educating young children of transitions that can be expected in life. An assortment of rituals is performed throughout the course of every episode, such as the playful interactions between the Teletubbies and the Voice Trumpets, mishaps caused by the Noo-Noo, the footage of children displayed on the screens on the Teletubbies' stomachs, and the magical event that occurs once per episode. The event differs each time; it is often caused inexplicably and is frequently strange yet whimsical. Each episode is closed by the Voice Trumpets and the narrator. The disappointed, reluctant, but eventually obedient Teletubbies bid farewell to the viewer as they go back to the Tubbytronic Superdome while the Sun Baby sets.


Characters


Main characters

*Tinky Winky (played by Dave Thompson and
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in the original series and by
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in the revival series) is the first Teletubby, as well as the largest and oldest of the group. He is covered in purple
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and has a
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on his head. He often carries a red bag. *Dipsy (played by
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in the original series and by
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in the revival series) is the second Teletubby. He is green and named after his antenna, which resembles a
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. Dipsy is the most stubborn of the Teletubbies, and will occasionally refuse to go along with the others' group opinion. His face is notably darker than the rest of the Teletubbies, and the creators have stated that he is
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. He often wears a large hat with a black and white pattern. *Laa-Laa (played by Nikky Smedley in the original series and by Rebecca Hyland in the revival series) is the third Teletubby. She is yellow and has a curly antenna. Laa-Laa is very sweet, likes to sing and dance, and is often shown looking out for the other Teletubbies. Her favourite toy is an orange rubber ball. *Po (played by
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in the original series and by Rachelle Beinart in the revival series) is the fourth Teletubby, as well as the shortest and youngest. She is red and has an antenna shaped like a stick used for blowing
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s. Po normally speaks in a soft voice and has been stated by the show's creators to be
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; she sometimes speaks
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. Her favourite toy is a blue and pink scooter.


Supporting characters

*Noo-Noo (operated by Mark Dean in the original series and Victoria Jane and Olly Taylor in the revival series) is a sentient vacuum cleaner who acts as both the Teletubbies' guardian and housekeeper. He hardly ever ventures outside the Tubbytronic Superdome, instead remaining indoors and constantly cleaning with his sucker-like nose. He communicates through a series of slurping and sucking noises. He occasionally misbehaves and sucks up anything from tubby toast to blankets, which prompts the Teletubbies to call him "Naughty Noo-Noo" and give chase. He was blue in the original series and had orange, pink and yellow stripes in the revival series. *The Voice Trumpets (voiced by
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John Simmit John Simmit (born 13 December 1963) is a British actor and stand-up comedian, best known for playing Dipsy in BBC TV's global hit ''Teletubbies'' from 1997–2001. Career His many other TV credits include ''The Real McCoy'', ''The Gadget Show'' ...
, Gary Stevenson, Alex Hogg,
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Tim Whitnall Timothy Charles Whitnall (born 27 June 1961) is an English actor, playwright and screenwriter. He is known for playing Angelo in the long-running CITV series ''Mike and Angelo'' and narrating the BBC children's TV programme ''Teletubbies'' fro ...
and
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in the original series,
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used in the US series from PBS, and
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in the revival series) are several devices resembling periscopes that rise from the ground and interact with the Teletubbies, often engaging in games with them and serving as supervisors. They are the only residents of Teletubbyland who speak in complete sentences. *The Sun Baby (played by Jess Smith in the original series and Berry (surname unknown) in the revival series) appears at the beginning and end of each episode. She acts as a wake-up call for the Teletubbies. *Numerous rabbits are found throughout Teletubbyland, and are depicted by several
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rabbits. The Teletubbies enjoy watching them hop and play. The rabbits are the only type of Earth animal found in the land, and take residence in rabbit holes and bushes. They are hardly ever seen in the Magical Events, apart from the Lion and Bear (Edited Sketch). *The Tubby Phone (voiced by
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) is a character in the revival series. Tubby Phone has the ability to make "Tubby Phone dance" and Teletubbies dance after they pushed the button on the phone. At one point, it has the ability to make Tubby photos. *The Tiddlytubbies (voiced by
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) are baby Teletubbies appearing in the revival series. Their names are Mi-Mi, Daa Daa, Baa, Ping, RuRu, Nin, Duggle Dee and Umby Pumby. The Tiddlytubbies would get their own spin-off animated web series in 2018.


Release

On 31 March 1997, the first episode of ''Teletubbies'' aired on
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on the
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programming block. It filled a time slot previously held by ''
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''. This schedule change initially received backlash from parents, but the show was not moved. The programme's unconventional format quickly received attention from the media, and it was attracting two million viewers per episode by August. In February 1998, ''
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'' noted that it had "reached cult status" in less than a year on the air. ''Teletubbies'' has been aired in over 120 countries in 45 different languages. In the United States, the series airs on
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's sister channel,
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Episodes are also released through the Nick Jr. mobile application and on-demand services. The original series is available as part of the
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subscription service in North America. It aired on
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in the United States from 6 April 1998 to 29 August 2008.
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channels carry the series in most of Africa, Asia and Poland. A Spanish dub airs on
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in Spain. In Greece, the series airs on Nickelodeon Greece.
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carries the show in the Netherlands and MTVA airs it in Hungary. In Australia and New Zealand, the series airs on CBeebies Australia and ABC Kids.
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's Benelux feed airs the series and
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airs it in Serbia. ''Teletubbies'' also airs on
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in Portugal and
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in the Middle East.


Production

The show was created by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport after the BBC requested their pitch for a show aimed at preschoolers. Inspired by Davenport's interest in
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s, specifically
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and the first
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, as well as their concern about "how children were reacting to the increasingly technological environment of the late 1990s", the two put together a pitch which the BBC picked up. Finding a shooting location was a challenge, as they wanted to film the production outside but was unable to locate a place "with a suitable bowl-like dip". They ended up filming on a farm in
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, where they had previously shot ''
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''. Due to problems with a previous television show shooting at the location, the shooting was protested by the locals, although they calmed down after being assured that "it was a low-key children's programme and no one would be aware of the filming". After the show took off, though, its popularity caused the land to be flooded by the press. According to Davenport, the press was particularly interested in getting photos of the actors in their Teletubby costumes without their heads on. Eventually, the team took measures to secure their privacy, including blindfolding visitors coming to the set and creating a tent for the actors to change in secret.


''Teletubbies: Everywhere''

''Teletubbies: Everywhere'' is a spin-off (aka segment in US) of ''Teletubbies'' that aired on
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on 1 July 2002. In the United States, the show premiered on 20 January 2003 on PBS Kids, usually airing as the first half of an episode, usually replaces the original first half of the Teletubbies episodes. These are 10 minute episodes that teaches about colours, shapes, numbers, simple concepts such as up and down or big and small and culture. Teletubbies Everywhere does not take place in Teletubbyland. Instead, it takes place in a variety of coloured backgrounds that change between segments. Each episode follows the same format which includes 4-5 segments (between the intro and ending).


Episode list


Series 1

# Numbers – 3 (India) # Drumming (Taiwan) # Feeding Chickens (Portugal) # Ice Skating (Finland) # Rolling Wheels (India) # Ballet (USA) # Balloon Umbrella (Taiwan) # Collecting Garnets (Namibia) # Autumn Leaves (Chile) # Indian Dance (India) # Peacocks (Korea) # Handshapes: Fish (USA) # Idlis (India) # Carousel (France) # Washing Clothes (South Africa) # Snails (Korea) # Fetching Water (Morocco) # Erhu Fiddle (Taiwan) # Picking Mandarins (Spain) # Numbers – 2 (India) # Lion Dance (Taiwan) # Dog Training (Russia) # Kites (India) # Football (Argentina) # Balancing Pots (South Africa) # Numbers – 5 (India)


Series 2

# Picking Maize (Spain) # Sign Painting (Taiwan) # Dung Beetles (South Africa) # Bhelpuri (India) # Getting Dressed (Korea) # Numbers – 4 (India) # Marble Track (Germany) # Shaking and Beating (Taiwan) # Flower Planting (Chile) # Sand Bottle (Russia) # Numbers – 1 (India) # Lanterns (Taiwan) # Flower Festival (Spain) # Dune Sledding (Namibia) # Bubbles (Korea) # Go Karts (Morocco) # Canal Trip (India) # Dancing Sevillanas (Spain) # Wall Painting (Taiwan) # Sandwich (India) # Mechanical Toys (South Africa) # Rolling (Korea) # Feeding Lambs (Wales) # Milking the Cow (Columbia) # Drum Dance (Taiwan) # Walking in the Snow (Germany)


Episodes


Promotion


Merchandising

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distributed the first line of ''Teletubbies'' dolls shortly after the programme's debut. They were sold internationally, with talking toys available in multiple languages.
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signed on to develop a new range of products in 1998. In 1999, Microsoft UK released a set of interactive "ActiMates" toys based on the characters. The Rasta Imposta company introduced ''Teletubbies'' costumes for children and adults in the same year. Two educational
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s featuring the characters were also released throughout the series' run. ''Teletubbies'' dolls were the top-selling Christmas toy in 1997. Demand outstripped supply at most retailers, reportedly prompting many shops to ration them to one per customer. In some cases, shoppers camped outside stores overnight in hopes of purchasing ''Teletubbies'' merchandise. Fights over the toys broke out among parents and collectors on occasion. Over one million dolls were sold in Britain by 25 December of that year, with Golden Bear representatives estimating that sales could have reached three million if supplies had been available. The plush toys were named "Toy of the Year" by the
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in 1998. Kids' meal tie-ins have been released at
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s throughout North America. In May 1999,
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distributed a set of six ''Teletubbies'' plush toys. They also included
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s shaped like the characters on their menu for a brief period of time. Keychains modelled after the characters were available at
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in April 2000. These promotions became controversial among adults who believed they were intended to attract toddlers to high-fat food. Psychiatrist
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considered the deals "troubling." He voiced his opinion on the matter publicly, but did not take action against the companies. Two
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s featuring the characters were manufactured by Jolly Roger. They were available at some amusement parks and arcades, such as
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and
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. Overseas ''Teletubbies'' merchandise sales throughout the 1990s delivered €136 million in profits for the BBC. By the time of the programme's cancellation, ''Teletubbies'' toys had generated over £200 million in revenue for co-creator Anne Wood alone. In 2005, Chris Hastings and Ben Jones of ''
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'' called ''Teletubbies'' "the most lucrative show in BBC television history."


Live events

To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the premiere of ''Teletubbies'', a series of events took place from March to April 2007. The characters headlined an invitation-only event in
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on 21 March 2007. They appeared in
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's
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,
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, and
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. They were also interviewed on
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''
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'' in an episode that included the first televised appearance of the actors without their costumes. A partnership was formed with
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in which Mizrahi designed Teletubbies-inspired bags to be
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ed off to benefit charities. A new line of clothing was launched at the Pop-Up Shop and other speciality stores.
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announced 28 March 2007 "Teletubbies Day" and gave the
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to the Teletubbies. Following their show in New York, the Teletubbies went on their first live European tour, performing in London,
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,
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,
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, Halle,
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,
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, and
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. In January 2016, costumed ''Teletubbies'' characters appeared at the
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. In April 2016, the series' premiere on the Greek Nickelodeon channel was advertised with a series of appearances by the Teletubbies at malls throughout
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. This began with a live show at Avenue Mall on 16 April, which featured both the Teletubbies and a host from the network. Throughout May 2016, the characters appeared on various breakfast television programmes to promote the upcoming series debut on Nick Jr. in the United States.


Reception


Critical reception

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's Emily Ashby found that "while the show's examples of cooperative play, wonder, and simple joys are gentle and pleasing, the creatures can still be a little grating to parents watching along." Caryn James of ''
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'' stated in her review that the episodes "offer a genuinely appealing combination: cute and slightly surreal." Upon the show's release, some critics feared that the characters' use of babbling in place of complete sentences would negatively affect young viewers' ability to communicate. The ''
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'' reported in 1997 that many parents objected to its "goo-goo style" and "said the show was a bad influence on their children." Marina Krcmar, a professor of communication at the
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, told interviewers in 2007 that "toddlers learn more from an adult speaker than they do from a program such as ''Teletubbies''." However, Paul McCann of ''
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'' defended this aspect of the show, stating that "''Teletubbies'' upsets those who automatically assume that progressive and creative learning is trendy nonsense. Those who believe that education should be strictly disciplined and functional, even when you're 18 months old. Thankfully ''Teletubbies'' isn't for them. It's for kids."


Tinky Winky controversy

Controversy arose in 1999 concerning Tinky Winky and him carrying a bag that looks much like a woman's
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(although he was first "
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" by the academic and cultural critic Andy Medhurst in a letter of July 1997 to ''
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''). He aroused the interest of
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in 1999 when Falwell alleged that the character was a "
gay ''Gay'' is a term that primarily refers to a homosexual person or the trait of being homosexual. The term originally meant 'carefree', 'cheerful', or 'bright and showy'. While scant usage referring to male homosexuality dates to the late 1 ...
role model". Falwell issued an attack in his ''
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'', citing a ''
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'' "In/Out" column which stated that
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comedian
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was "out" as the chief national gay representative, while trendy Tinky Winky was "in". He warned parents that Tinky Winky could be a covert homosexual symbol, because "he is
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, the
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colour, and his antenna is shaped like a triangle: the gay pride symbol." The BBC made an official response, explaining that "Tinky Winky is simply a sweet, technological baby with a magic bag." Kenn Viselman of Itsy-Bitsy Entertainment commented, "He's not gay. He's not
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. He's just a character in a children's series." In May 2007, Polish Ombudsman for Children,
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revisited the matter, and planned to order an investigation. "I noticed that he has a woman's handbag, but I didn't realise he's a boy," Sowińska said in a public statement. She asked her office's
psychologist A psychologist is a professional who practices psychology and studies mental states, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior. Their work often involves the experimentation, observation, and interpretation of how indi ...
s to look into the allegations. After the research in late 2007, she stated: "The opinion of a leading
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, who maintains that this series has no negative effects on a child's psychology, is perfectly credible. As a result, I have decided that it is no longer necessary to seek the opinion of other psychologists." Despite the objections, the ''
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''s editors included Tinky Winky as the only fictional character in the 2008 inaugural "
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", alongside 99 real-life adults recognised for making Britain a better and happier place.


''The Lion and the Bear'' controversy

In April 1997, the episode titled "See-Saw" (season 1) aired and featured a sketch about a cut-out
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(voiced by
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) chasing a cut-out
bear Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Nor ...
(voiced by
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). The sketch was criticised for its unsettling cinematography, music, and character design and was deemed inappropriate for children. It was subsequently banned in several countries. In 2000, a revised version of the sketch was aired with adjusted editing, sound design, and voice acting to improve the tone; both versions have been posted online several times.


Cult following

Although the programme is aimed at children between the ages of one and four, it had a substantial
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with older generations, mainly
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and
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s. The mixture of bright colours, unusual designs, repetitive non-verbal dialogue, ritualistic format, and occasional forays into physical comedy appealed to many who perceived the programme as having
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qualities. Shortly after the premiere of the show, at
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, the campus activities calendar included airtimes and episode highlights.


Awards and nominations


Other media


In popular culture

* In 2012, during both the second and third series of
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's ''
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'', the programme was referenced as ''
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Teletubbies'' (여의도 텔레토비) to portray the 2012 presidential election campaign. This experimental skit caused the popularity of SNL Korea's "Crew",
Kim Seul-gi Kim Seul-ki also known as Kim Seul-gi (born October 10, 1991) is a South Korean actress who starred in many critically acclaimed dramas including '' Oh My Ghost'' (2015), '' Splash Love'' (2015), and '' The Guardians'' (2017). She is also a form ...
and
Kim Min-kyo Kim Min-kyo (, born April 15, 1974) is a South Korean actor and director. He is well known as a cast member ('crew') on the tvN entertainment show ''Saturday Night Live Korea'. Career He has been performing as a stage actor on several Korean ...
, who acted major candidates respectably, to skyrocket. *A parody of the series was featured in the 2013
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episode " Sleep Fighter." *In 2022, the Teletubbies appeared to audition at the
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on
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, dancing to pop songs, and giving
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, who helped them release their song that got to number 1, a big hug onstage.


CD single

In December 1997,
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released a CD single from the series, based on the show's theme song, called "Teletubbies say 'Eh-oh! It is the only single from ''Teletubbies'', making the characters a
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in the United Kingdom. The song was written by
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and
Andrew Davenport Andrew Davenport (born 10 June 1965) is an English writer, puppeteer, producer, composer and actor, specialising in creating television, music and books for young children. He is known as co-creator and writer of ''Teletubbies'' and creator, wri ...
, and produced by McCrorie-Shand and Steve James. The single reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in December 1997, and remained in the Top 75 for 32 weeks after its release.


Games

In 1998,
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released ''
Play with the Teletubbies ''Play with the Teletubbies'' is an educational video game developed by Asylum Entertainment based on the British children's television series ''Teletubbies,'' it was released for Microsoft Windows in 1998 and PlayStation in 1999. Gameplay The ...
'' for
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. It was later ported to the
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in 2000, and was later released in the United States by
Knowledge Adventure JumpStart Games, Inc., formerly Knowledge Adventure, Inc., is an American edutainment video game company based in Torrance, California. Founded in 1991, it owns the ''Neopets'' virtual pet website, and is itself owned by Chinese holding company ...
. In December 2017, ''Teletubbies Play Time'' was released worldwide for mobile devices by
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.


Spin-Offs


Tiddlytubbies animated web series

In 2018, a spin-off animated web series featuring the Tiddlytubbies characters debuted on the official Teletubbies YouTube channel. These shorts are animated by WildBrain Spark Studios, a subsidiary of
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that produces content for the
WildBrain Spark Wild Brain Family International Limited, operating as WildBrain Spark (formerly WildBrain), is a British multi-channel network owned by the Canadian media company WildBrain (formerly DHX Media). It distributes and produces children's video content ...
network.


''Teletubbies: Let's Go!''

A CGI-animated spin-off called ''Teletubbies: Let's Go!'' was announced by WildBrain on 15 September 2022. The series, like with the ''Tiddlytubbies'' spin-off, is produced by WildBrain Spark Studios, and consists of 52 5-minute shorts that will be uploaded to the official Teletubbies YouTube channel beginning in October.


References


External links

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Official YouTube channel

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