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1997: Teletubbies shortage

1997: Teletubbies shortage

Teletubbies are the must-have Christmas gift of 1997, but there are likely to be shortages.

This clip is from Breakfast News.

BBC Archive: Originally broadcast 12 November 1997.

  • Published
    18 June 2024
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