'Teletubbies' to return to TV after gap of 14 years

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Last Updated : Jun 14 2014 | 3:15 PM IST

Kids' favourite TV icons the Teletubbies are set for a revamp 14 years after their last series was produced, according to reports.

BBC bosses have ordered 60 new episodes of the show, featuring colourful aliens Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po, Contactmusic reported.

The new series will be filmed on a revamped version of the Teletubbies' famous countryside set and "enhanced by Cgi".

Teletubbies ran for 365 episodes from 1997 to 2001. The show has been broadcast in more than 120 countries.

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First Published: Jun 14 2014 | 2:55 PM IST

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