Teletubbies

Have fun exploring Tellytubbyland with Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Tinky Winky and Po. Anyone for some Tubby Custard?

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Teletubbies is a part of life for children all over the world.

Set in magical Teletubbyland, Teletubbies uses bright colours, engaging stories and fun games, to which even the youngest child can relate. Based on a fundamental understanding of how very young children develop, Teletubbies allows young children to feel happy and secure. From babies to toddlers, children love Teletubbies and Teletubbies love children. Their appeal lies in their unique ability to create an environment within which children can have fun and grow with confidence.

The educational value of the show

Teletubbies helps children to:

Develop their coordination, creative, observational and numeracy skills.
Have a chance to sing along to their favourite nursery rhymes.
Enjoy stories and play games, encouraging their imagination.
Feel happy and secure, based on a fundamental understanding of how very young children develop.

Read about the characters

Tinky Winky

Tinky Winky is the big purple Teletubby and has a triangular aerial on his head. Tinky Winky may be a giant among Teletubbies but he's also very gentle. He loves walking, dancing and falling over!

Dipsy

Dipsy is the groovy green Teletubby and has a straight aerial on his head. Dipsy is the most stylish of the bunch and also the second biggest. He loves to dance but is not too cool to stop loving big hugs!

Laa-Laa

Laa-Laa is the giggly yellow Teletubby and has a twirly aerial on her head. She is the second smallest Teletubby and is lots of fun. She likes to bounce her big orange ball all over Teletubbyland.

Po

Po is the small red Teletubby and has a circular aerial on her head. She is confident, happy and full of joy. She loves to ride her scooter all over Teletubbyland.