Editing Teletubbies (section)

==Characters==
[[File:Teletubbies.png|thumb|left|The main characters. From left to right: Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po, and Tinky-Winky]]

===Main characters===
* {{anchor|Tinky Winky}}'''Tinky Winky''' (played by [[Dave Thompson (comedian)|Dave Thompson]] and [[Simon Shelton]] in the original series and by [[Jeremiah Krage]] in the revival series)<ref>{{cite news|last=Krage|first=Jeremiah|title=Showreel: Jeremiah Krage|url=http://www.jeremiahkrage.com|url-status=dead|access-date=22 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404182836/http://www.jeremiahkrage.com/|archive-date=4 April 2016}}</ref> is the first Teletubby, as well as the largest and oldest of the group. He is covered in purple [[terrycloth]] and has a [[triangle|triangular]] [[Antenna (radio)|antenna]] on his head. He often carries a red bag.
* {{anchor|Dipsy}}'''Dipsy''' (played by [[John Simmit]] in the original series and by [[Nick Kellington]] in the revival series)<ref name="Zap2it Cast">{{cite web|title=Teletubbies Cast – Zap2it|url=http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/teletubbies/cast/EP00224776?aid=zap2it|publisher=[[Zap2it]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530124458/http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/teletubbies/cast/EP00224776?aid=zap2it|archive-date=30 May 2013}}</ref> is the second Teletubby. He is green and named after his antenna, which resembles a [[dipstick]]. Dipsy is the most stubborn of the Teletubbies, and will occasionally refuse to go along with the others' group opinion. His face is notably darker than the rest of the Teletubbies, and the creators have stated that he is [[Black British people|Black]].<ref name="16things">{{cite news| title=Teletubbies: 16 things you didn't know|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10903566/Teletubbies-16-things-you-didnt-know.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10903566/Teletubbies-16-things-you-didnt-know.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|date=24 December 2014|access-date=5 April 2016|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He often wears a large hat with a black and white pattern.
* {{anchor|Laa-Laa}}'''Laa-Laa''' (played by Nikky Smedley in the original series and by Rebecca Hyland in the revival series)<ref name="Zap2it Cast" /> is the third Teletubby. She is yellow and has a curly antenna. Laa-Laa is very sweet, likes to sing and dance, and is often shown looking out for the other Teletubbies. Her favourite toy is an orange rubber ball.
* {{anchor|Po}}'''Po''' (played by [[Pui Fan Lee]] in the original series and by Rachelle Beinart in the revival series)<ref name="Zap2it Cast" /> is the fourth Teletubby, as well as the shortest and youngest. She is red and has an antenna shaped like a stick used for blowing [[soap bubble]]s. Po normally speaks in a soft voice and has been stated by the show's creators to be [[Cantonese people|Cantonese]];<ref name="16things" /> she sometimes speaks [[Cantonese|the language]]. Her favourite toy is a blue and pink scooter.

===Supporting characters===
* '''Noo-Noo''' (operated by Mark Dean in the original series and Victoria Jane and Olly Taylor in the revival series)<ref name="Teletubbies Credits">{{cite book |title=Teletubbies Authors|oclc = 60547993}}</ref> is a sentient vacuum cleaner who acts as both the Teletubbies' guardian and housekeeper. He hardly ever ventures outside the Tubbytronic Superdome, instead remaining indoors and constantly cleaning with his sucker-like nose. He communicates through a series of slurping and sucking noises. He occasionally misbehaves and sucks up anything from tubby toast to blankets, which prompts the Teletubbies to call him "Naughty Noo-Noo" and give chase. He was blue in the original series and had orange, pink and yellow stripes in the revival series.
* The '''Voice Trumpets''' (voiced by [[Eric Sykes]], [[Toyah Willcox]], [[John Simmit]], Gary Stevenson, Alex Hogg, [[Alex Pascall]], [[Tim Whitnall]] and [[Rudolph Walker]] in the original series, [[Sandra Dickinson]], [[Toni Barry]], [[Rachael Lillis]] and [[John Schwab]] used in the US series from PBS, and [[Fearne Cotton]], [[Jim Broadbent]], [[Antonia Thomas]], [[Teresa Gallagher]], [[David Walliams]] and [[Rochelle Humes]] in the revival series)<ref name="Teletubbies Characters">{{Cite web|url=https://us.teletubbies.com/about-teletubbies/|title=About Teletubbies|website=Teletubbies}}</ref> are several devices resembling periscopes that rise from the ground and interact with the Teletubbies, often engaging in games with them and serving as supervisors. They are the only residents of Teletubbyland who speak in complete sentences.
* The '''Sun Baby''' (played by Jess Smith in the original series and Berry (surname unknown) in the revival series)<ref name=TDT>{{cite news|title=The baby from Teletubbies reveals herself|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/11310883/The-baby-from-Teletubbies-reveals-herself.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/11310883/The-baby-from-Teletubbies-reveals-herself.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=23 December 2014|author=Agency|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|date=23 December 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> appears at the beginning and end of each episode. She acts as a wake-up call for the Teletubbies.
* Numerous '''rabbits''' are found throughout Teletubbyland, and are depicted by several [[Flemish Giant]] rabbits. The Teletubbies enjoy watching them hop and play. The rabbits are the only type of Earth animal found in the land, and take residence in rabbit holes and bushes. They are hardly ever seen in the magical events, apart from the Lion and Bear (edited sketch).
* The '''Tubby Phone''' (voiced by [[Jane Horrocks]])<ref name="Teletubbies Characters" /> is a character in the revival series. Tubby Phone has the ability to make "Tubby Phone dance" and Teletubbies dance after they push the button on the phone. At one point, it has the ability to make Tubby photos.
* 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.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dhx-media-announces-teletubbies-season-two-574465461.html|title=DHX Media Announces Teletubbies Season Two|agency=[[PR Newswire]]|date=4 April 2016|access-date=24 May 2016}}</ref> The Tiddlytubbies would get their own spin-off animated web series in 2018.