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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Emma Wilson & Caroline Barry

Teletubbies scandals as show turns 25: Tinky Winky death and sexuality claims

Like 'em or loathe 'em, The Teletubbies represented one of the most popular TV shows of the 90s. The successful kids' TV show featured Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po who spoke in gibberish language.

The aliens also had television screens on their stomach and unusual antenna coming out of their heads. The characters, who lived in Tubbyland with their vacuum cleaner Noo-Noo live on Tubby Custard and Tubby Toast while being watched over by the sun baby, Mirror Online reports.

It premiered 25 years ago, first hitting our screens in March 1997. The show was incredibly successful during its first four years, going on to be translated into 45 different languages and winning numerous awards that included two BAFTAs. It is also estimated that 42 Teletubbies toys are sold every minute.

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