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Of course, Tinky Winky’s sexuality shouldn’t matter to anyone since Teletubbies debuted in 1997

A look at Tinky Winky's pop culture legacy and his perceived gay icon status, including the controversy sparked by Jerry Falwell. Trump’s golf course takeover sparks outrage Brigitte Bardot’s death ...
Daily Record

Tragic death of Teletubbies star Tinky Winky as actor found in unusual circumstances

An actor who starred as Tinky Winky in the hit children's TV show Teletubbies was found dead in tragic circumstances - just after moving across the country for a fresh start in life. Trained dancer ...
Irish Sun

Iconic Teletubbies set looks unrecognisable 24 years after show as landowner makes huge change to stop tourists

TELETUBBIES’ iconic set looks unrecognisable 24 years after the beloved show ended – after the landowner made a huge change. The popular kids show originally aired on BBC Two from 1997 until 2001.
The Daily Dot

“Uh duh duh” is the internet’s favorite new diss—but what does it mean?

A new meme slang phrase is confusing TikTok. It all started when TikToker @luv.yves8 went viral for warning parents not to buy certain backpacks because they’d make kids look like an “uh duh duh (or ...
Get Surrey

BBC Teletubbies stars' off-screen lives from tragic death and debatable sex scene

Those who came of age during the 1990s will have warm memories of witnessing four enormous, alien-like creatures dancing across their BBC television screens. With the recent news about Mr Tumble's ...
Daily Express

BBC Teletubbies stars' real lives from tragic death to alcoholism and controversial scene

11:55, Tue, Jul 22, 2025 Updated: 13:11, Tue, Jul 22, 2025 Those of us who grew up in the 90s will fondly recall the sight of four oversized, otherworldly beings prancing about on our television sets.
Shropshire Star

'He was full of energy and drive' - Tributes to John Hales, Shropshire businessman and owner of Grand National winner

John Hales, who co-founded the Golden Bear Toy company, and oversaw major racing success, including a Grand National winner, has died at the age of 85. Mr Hales, who was one of the county's leading ...
The Daily Telegraph

My life as a Teletubby: ‘Playing Laa-Laa lifted me out of poverty, but the fan mail was creepy’

Being part of children’s TV’s biggest-ever phenomenon changed Nikky Smedley’s life – now she’s taking her ‘Confessions’ to the Fringe Ed Power writes about music, television and video games. As a ...
BBC

1997: Teletubbies shortage

Teletubbies are the must-have Christmas gift of 1997, but there are likely to be shortages. This clip is from Breakfast News. BBC Archive: Originally broadcast 12 November 1997. 1997: Teletubbies ...
Liverpool Echo

Teletubbies scene so creepy it was banned around the world

A Teletubbies scene from over 25 years ago was so creepy it was eventually banned. For children across Merseyside and beyond, BBC's Teletubbies was a loved TV show and it's still enjoyed by many ...
Yahoo

‘Teletubbies’ Sun Baby Shines On: Welcomes Daughter With Sunny Name!

The iconic “Teletubbies” Sun Baby is a mom! Jess Smith, the face of the baby in the sun on the children’s show, “Teletubbies” from 1997 to 2015, recently welcomed her first baby, a daughter whose name ...