The Mirror

'I played Laa Laa in Teletubbies – but reality of wearing the costume every day was grim'

A former Teletubbies actress has revealed exactly what it was like working "long days" in her iconic fuzzy yellow costume. Nikky Smedley, who played Laa Laa in the hit 90s children's show has opened ...
Irish Sun

Becoming a Teletubby saved my life – I was in a council flat on benefits… but I’ll never forget tubby custard’s taste

NOT many people would recognise Nikky Smedley based on her voice alone… until she utters the famous catchphrase, “Eh-oh”. The 56-year-old dancer was in one of the most iconic foursomes of the 90s when ...
The Sun

As tots’ top TV choice Teletubbies turns 20, we lift the lid on lovable stars Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po

Pre-school series quickly became a hit thanks to camp antics of colourful stars and now 60 new episodes are being made with a star cast, including comic David Walliams and Rochelle Humes TOTS’ telly ...
Irish Sun

I was one of the original Teletubbies – from creepy fan mail to super heavy costumes, here’s everything you need to know

ACTRESS Nikky Smedley has lifted the lid on what it was really like playing Laa-Laa on the Teletubbies. Teletubbies quickly became some of the most recognisable children’s TV characters after they ...