''LazyTown Extra'' (also known in other countries as ''LazyTown: Action Time!'') is a British

children's television series Children's television series (or children's television shows) are television show, television programs designed for children, normally scheduled for broadcast during the morning and afternoon when children are awake. They can sometimes run during ...

produced by LazyTown Entertainment, based on the original programme '' LazyTown''. It first aired on 15 September 2008, showing on the BBC's

CBeebies CBeebies is a British free-to-air public broadcast children's television channel owned and operated by the BBC. It is also the brand used for all BBC content for children aged 6 years and under. Its sister channel CBBC is aimed at older childr ...

, along with the original series. In the programme, Ziggy travels to various parts of the United Kingdom. The programme differed from the original ''LazyTown'' series in that it mainly revolved around Ziggy and was approximately ten minutes shorter in length. The programme aired its last episode on 28 October 2008. Repeats are no longer shown on

in the United Kingdom, as the last time it aired was on 27 March 2012.

Plot

Ziggy goes to parts of the United Kingdom to see children performing particular sports while featuring LazyTown characters in an assortment of short sketches.

Cast

* Magnús Scheving as

Sportacus Sportacus ( is, Íþróttaálfurinn, meaning “The Athletic Elf”) is a fictional character from the Icelandic children's television show '' LazyTown'', created and portrayed by Magnús Scheving. His name is a portmanteau of the ancient figure ...

Stefán Karl Stefánsson Stefán Karl Stefánsson (; ; 10 July 1975 – 21 August 2018) was an Icelandic actor and singer. He was best known for portraying Robbie Rotten, the antagonist of the children's television series '' LazyTown''. Career Stefán Karl's career ...

Robbie Rotten Robbie Rotten ( is, Glanni Glæpur, , reckless crime) is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Icelandic children's program '' LazyTown''. He is also the series' primary comic relief character. He is a ruthless, selfish and lazy, ...

* Jackson Raymond Elton as Jack * Julianna Rose Mauriello as

Stephanie Stephanie is a female name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown". The male form is Stephen. Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the German "Stefanie", the Italian, Czech, Polish, and Russian "St ...

* Antonía Lárusdóttir as Dancer (first time) * Anita Rós Þorsteinsdóttir as Dancer (second time) * Fjóla Brynjarsdottir as Dancer (third time) * Rachel Hilson as Dancer (fourth time) * Isis Mullen-Hansen as Dancers (fifth time)

Puppeteers

* Jodi Eichelberger as Stingy * Ronald Binion as Pixel * Sarah Burgess as Trixie/Ziggy (puppet only) *

Guðmundur Þór Kárason Guðmundur Þór Kárason (born 14 June 1974) is an Icelandic puppet designer and puppeteer who is best known for his work on '' LazyTown''. Born in Reykjavík, Iceland, Guðmundur is the son of director Kári H. Þórsson and visual artist Jenn ...

as Ziggy (U.S. only) * David Matthew Feldman as Mayor Milford Meanswell *

Julie Westwood Julie Westwood (born 21 October 1952) is an English voice actress and puppeteer, best known for portraying Bessie Busybody in the children's television show '' LazyTown'', as well as a career of other voices. She lives in Bolton, United Kingdom ...

as Bessie Busybody/Ziggy (puppet only) *

Yvonne Stone Yvonne is a female given name. It is the feminine form of Yvon, which is derived from the French name Yves and Yvette. It is from the French word ''iv'', meaning "yew" (or tree). Since yew wood was used for bows, Ivo may have been an occupati ...

as Ziggy (puppet only) * Lorraine Parsloe as Ziggy

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