The original series returned to the United States on 25 May 2016, when every episode was added to the Noggin streaming service, [15] including episodes that had never aired in America before. Golden Bear Toys distributed the first line of Teletubbies dolls shortly after the programme's debut. [40] They were sold internationally, with talking toys available in multiple languages. [41] Hasbro signed on to develop a new range of products in 1998. [42] In 1999, Microsoft UK released a set of interactive "ActiMates" toys based on the characters. [43] The Rasta Imposta company introduced Teletubbies costumes for children and adults in the same year. [44] Two educational video games featuring the characters were also released throughout the series' run. [45] [46] Agency (23 December 2014). "The baby from Teletubbies reveals herself". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022 . Retrieved 23 December 2014.

a b "Ragdoll Productions Awards" (PDF). Ragdoll.co.uk. 17 November 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 July 2016 . Retrieved 30 December 2015. on 28 May 2022, to promote the franchise's 25th anniversary, the Teletubbies made an appearance on Britain's Got Talent in the London Palladium, where they auditioned by performing covered songs from their "Ready, Steady, Go!" album, including Beyonce's “Single Ladies” and One Direction's “Best Song Ever”. [117] At the end of the performance, they gave Simon Cowell, who helped them release their song that got to number 1, a big hug onstage. [118] In 1998, BBC Multimedia released Play with the Teletubbies for Microsoft Windows. It was later ported to the PlayStation in 2000, and was later released in the United States by Knowledge Adventure. The Teletubbies embrace Pride, more than two decades after 'gay' Tinky Winky scandal". Yahoo Life. 20 May 2021 . Retrieved 5 July 2023.Upon the show's release, some critics feared that the characters' use of babbling in place of complete sentences would negatively affect young viewers' ability to communicate. The Daily Mirror reported in 1997 that many parents objected to its "goo-goo style" and "said the show was a bad influence on their children." [78] Marina Krcmar, a professor of communication at the Wake Forest University, told interviewers in 2007 that "toddlers learn more from an adult speaker than they do from a program such as Teletubbies." [79] However, Paul McCann of The Independent defended this aspect of the show, stating that " Teletubbies upsets those who automatically assume that progressive and creative learning is trendy nonsense. Those who believe that education should be strictly disciplined and functional, even when you're 18 months old. Thankfully Teletubbies isn't for them. It's for kids." [23] Tinky Winky controversy A group of people in Tinky Winky costumes at Mardi Gras, 1999. CBBC wants first tenders | News | Broadcast". Broadcast now.co.uk. 29 June 2001 . Retrieved 10 July 2010. The Tiddlytubbies (voiced by Teresa Gallagher) are baby Teletubbies appearing in the revival series. Their names are Mi-Mi, Daa Daa, Baa, Ping, RuRu, Nin, Duggle Dee and Umby Pumby. [22] The Tiddlytubbies would get their own spin-off animated web series in 2018. Fullerton, Huw (16 June 2015). "From BT adverts and Teletubbies to Undercover – the screen journey of Daniel Rigby". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 27 January 2017 . Retrieved 27 May 2016. TELETUBBIES αποκλειστικά για μια μέρα στην ΑΘήνα"[TELETUBBIES exclusively for one day in Athens]. Pamebolta.gr (in Greek). Avenue Mall Athens. 16 April 2016 . Retrieved 23 May 2016.

a b "PRIX 2014 Prize Winners" (PDF). Prix Jeunesse International. 12 November 2000. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 January 2016 . Retrieved 4 January 2014.Ghouri, Nadene (26 December 1997). "Toy stories 1997". TES. TGP Capital. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016 . Retrieved 14 April 2016. In April 1997, the episode titled "See-Saw" (season 1) aired and featured a sketch about a cut-out lion (voiced by Eric Sykes) chasing a cut-out bear (voiced by Penelope Keith). [92] The sketch was criticised for its unsettling cinematography, music, and character design and was deemed inappropriate for children. It was subsequently banned in several countries. [93] [94] In 2000, a revised version of the sketch was aired with adjusted editing, sound design, and voice acting to improve the tone; [95] both versions have been posted online several times. Kraidy (1 September 2007). Hybridity, OR the Cultural Logic of Globalization. Pearson Education India. pp.106–. ISBN 978-81-317-1100-2.