Editing Eric Sykes (section)

=== 1990s ===
In 1994, Sykes appeared in both episodes of ''[[Paul Merton's Palladium Story]]'', a documentary series celebrating the history of the [[London Palladium]]. From March 1997, Sykes, together with [[Tim Whitnall]], [[Toyah Willcox]] provided narration for the BBC pre-school TV series ''[[Teletubbies]]''. It is his voice that announces "Teletubbies!" during the title sequence<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.prideofmanchester.com/comedy/ericsykes.htm |title=The Stone-Deaf Goon from Oldham who Became a National Treasure |access-date =11 January 2010 |publisher = Pride of Manchester}}</ref> and on the show's theme song, "[[Teletubbies say "Eh-oh!"]]", which became a number one single in December 1997. He also voiced The Scary Lion in The Lion and Bear Magical Event.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/37712.stm|title=Teletubbies top the charts |work=BBC News|date=7 December 1997 |access-date=29 December 2008}}</ref> In 1998, Sykes appeared in one episode of ''[[Dinnerladies (TV series)|Dinnerladies]]'' as the father of Stan ([[Duncan Preston]]).<ref>{{cite web
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