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The Teletubbies have announced that they are to reunite for a comeback dance tour after a break of almost a decade, joining the growing number of groups to reform. The fun-loving fab four, Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po, will embark on an 11-date tour of the UK in September, kicking off in London on September 10th 2009.

Interest in the Teletubbies, with sales of over 33 million videos and DVDs, has never disappeared, but intent on replicating the success of their massive No. 1 hit 'Teletubbies say Eh-Oh', Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po have also confirmed the release of a brand new digital dance remix and animated video of 'Follow My Leader', a track from their best-selling album*.

Since their formation in 1997, the charismatic and colourful four have appeared in over 365 television episodes (one for each day of the year) have been seen in over 120 countries and won numerous international awards including two BAFTAs.

The Teletubbies are all very excited about their forthcoming tour, and have been spotted recently hard at work practising their new dance routines. They have still to decide exactly which dances to perform, but they promise plenty of interaction, laughter and entertainment. Although they have enjoyed a more relaxed schedule over the last few years, they are reportedly very happy to leave Teletubbyland for a short time to go on the road - albeit that they will be travelling with plenty of Tubby Custard and Tubby toast.

For further information on the tour and new dance content, go to

*Their new material will be available to download from iTunes and other leading digital stores from 24th August, followed by the re-release of their hugely successful album on 7th September which will feature bonus remixes.

´óÏó´«Ã½ Children's DVD 'Ready Steady Dance' is also released on September 7th, and will feature children's favourite dances and exercises, as well as a music video to 'Follow My Leader' which sees the Teletubbies brought to life in animation for the very first time.

The Let's Dance with the Teletubbies tour will be at:

THURS 10th SEPT - LONDON 
Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, London, W12

WED 16th SEPT EAST  - KILBRIDE
EK Centre, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 1LL

FRI 18th SEPT - GATESHEAD
The Metrocentre, Gateshead, NE11 9YG

SAT 19th SEPT - SHEFFIELD
Meadowhall Centre, 1 The Oasis, Sheffield, S9 1EP

FRI 25th SEPT - MANCHESTER
The Trafford Centre, Greater Manchester, M17 8AA

SAT 26th SEPT - CARDIFF
Cwmbran Centre, Powys House, South Walk, Cwmbran, NP44 1PB

SUN 27th SEPT - ESSEX
Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, Grays, RM20

SUN 11th OCT - BIRMINGHAM
The Merry Hill Centre, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1QX

FRI 16th OCT, SAT 17th OCT, SUN 18th OCT - LONDON
Earls Court - The Baby Show, Warwick Road, London,  SW5 9TA

NOTES TO EDITORS
About Ragdoll Productions
Ragdoll, a privately owned family company, was founded by acclaimed children's television programme maker, Anne Wood, in 1984 and has produced more than 1,500 programmes aimed at the youngest viewers and won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Independent Production Company in 2008. Ragdoll produced series for children can be seen in more than 120 countries and territories around the world. Ragdoll and its children's programming, including the phenomenally successful, BAFTA winning Teletubbies that celebrated 10 years on television in 2007; the super-brave superhero Brum; those mischievous ragdolls Rosie and Jim; the adventures of Tots TV; the imaginative and magical Boohbah; the bubbly Blips; BadJelly the Witch and Open a Door have all achieved international recognition. Ragdoll's latest commissions for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Television, include double BAFTA winning In the Night Garden, which launched on CBeebies and ´óÏó´«Ã½2 in 2007 and Tronji, which launched on C´óÏó´«Ã½ and ´óÏó´«Ã½1 in 2009. In September 2006, Ragdoll and ´óÏó´«Ã½ Worldwide formed a new joint venture, Ragdoll Worldwide to manage and exploit the Ragdoll catalogue though Ragdoll retains all UK broadcast rights.

Anna Kingsley