Teletubbies is a British children's television series that aired from 1997 to 2001. The show revolves around four anthropomorphic creatures named Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po who live in a futuristic dome-shaped house in the fictional world of Teletubbyland. The program emphasizes basic ideas such as colors, numbers, music, and simple language skills, as well as positive and educational messages of kindness, love, and happiness. The Teletubbies brand has expanded to include various toys, books, clothing, and other merchandise.
Created by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport.
First aired on BBC on March 31, 1997.
It quickly became a global phenomenon, being broadcast in over 120 countries.
The show was controversial at the time of its release due to its perceived mild sexual undertones, but these claims were later debunked.
The Teletubbies production company, Ragdoll Productions, was later sold to Canadian company DHX Media in 2013.
A children's television series that follows a purple dinosaur named Barney and educates children on basic social and academic skills.
A children's television series that uses puppets, animation, and live actors to teach children basic academic and social skills.
An Australian children's music group that uses dancing and singing to teach simple concepts like colors and animal sounds.
Soft and cuddly stuffed animals that say popular phrases from the show when squeezed.
A musical toy that allows children to interact with their favorite Teletubbies characters and play along with songs from the show.
A series of books that teaches children basic concepts like counting, colors, and shapes through fun and engaging stories about the Teletubbies.
Teletubbies is appropriate for children between the ages of 1 and 4, or generally for younger audiences who enjoy brightly colored characters and simple concepts.
The target educational purpose of Teletubbies is to introduce simple concepts like colors, shapes, and numbers, as well as help young children develop social and emotional skills like kindness and empathy.
In the UK, Teletubbies is still being aired on CBeebies. In the US, Teletubbies is not currently airing on any major TV networks, but episodes can be found on streaming services like Netflix.
The Teletubbies were created by British television producer Anne Wood and writer Andrew Davenport.
At the time of its release, Teletubbies was controversial for what some viewers perceived as sexual undertones, such as Tinky Winky's purple color and carrying of a purse. These claims were later debunked by the show's creators.