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Date: 27th July 1997
Service: CEEFAX
Region: N/A
Original Broadcast Channel: BBC1
Current Page: 566
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P566 CEEFAX 1 566 Mon 28 Jul 01:47/31. .: *. *.: 1/2 .: *: :. * BBC CALMS FEARS OVER TELETUBBY SACKING The BBC has moved quickly to reassure viewers' fears over the future of Tinky Winky, one of the stars of Teletubbies.The news that the actor inside the purple suit is to go had raised fears for the future of his character and of his co-stars La La, Dipsy and Po. But a BBC statement said: "Tinky Winky is alive and well in Teletubbyland". The children's show has achieved cult status since its launch in March. Tjletubbies BBC2 Weekdays 7.30am 591 A-Z 599Front Page 100Music The Biz Switch On Music Main Menu
P566 CEEFAX 1 566 Mon 28 Jul 01:44/51. .: *. *.: 2/2 .: *: :. * TELETUBBY SHOCK AS TJNKY WINKY SACKED The tranquil world of the Teletubbies — the cult-status children's TV show — has been rocked by the news that Tinky Winky is to be replaced. The actor inside the tall, purple Teletubby's suit has been sacked after the programme-makers criticised his "interpretation of the role". Dave Thompson, 37, says he did his bestfor the programme but suspects his voice may have been the problem — his was the only one to be dubbed. Tjletubbies BBC2 Weekdays 7.30am 591 A-Z 599Front Page 100Music The Biz Switch On Music Main Menu