Original Teletubbies Sun Baby Jess Smith has now handed over her iconic title to 18-month-old Baby Berry, as the UK prepare to say 'eh-oh' to the brand new series of Teletubbies on CBeebies later this year.
Baby Berry is the new Sun Baby
Beating scores of hopefuls, Baby Berry will take over the role made famous by now 19-year-old Jess Smith and form an integral part of children's engagement with the show, featuring in every new episode.
Executive Producer from Darrall Macqueen Maddy Darrall comments: "As soon as we met baby Berry, we knew she was our perfect Sun Baby. A lot of babies smile but Berry is a unique giggly smiler who we know will make our TV audience smile too."
Baby Berry's dad Robert adds: "We were so thrilled when Berry was chosen to be the new Sun Baby. It's such an iconic role! We cannot wait to see our lovely little girl giggling on TV, and watching it for the first time is going to be quite amazing."
Original Sun Baby Jess said: "When I was growing up I was always so proud of my involvement in Teletubbies. Having met Baby Berry and seeing how adorable she is I can't think of anyone better to take over the role."
Berry's mum, nana and the first assistant director hid behind a large black cloth during filming whilst Berry was seated in a high chair. The group revealed themselves in different positions from behind the cloth with mum and nana taking it in turns to hold her favourite toy, gaining the various expressions they needed to react to the Teletubbies at play.
The new series will feature additional voice talent from big names including Jane Horrocks, Daniel Rigby, Fearne Cotton, Antonia Thomas and Jim Broadbent. The Teletubbies also now have Touch Screen Tummies to bring them right ahead to the modern-day, which broadcast beautiful live-action films shot from a child's perspective. The gang also have use of new gadget, the Tubby Phone.