Mary Poppins is a universal and much loved character that has spanned three generations…But very few people know anything of the Australian creator of Mary Poppins, Pamela Travers, and her remarkable but troubled life. This is the story behind the fictional legend…without the spoonful of sugar
Narrated by the great Pamela Rabe.
UPDATE Jan 2014! – This 2002 Documentary inspired the 2013 Hollywood film Saving Mr Banks starring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks – both were produced by Ian Collie. We have in turn updated The Shadow of Mary Poppins, incorporating new footage including from Saving Mr Banks and interviews with the stars of the film. The new 2014 documentary is titled The Real Mary Poppins!
Year:
2002
Director:
Lisa Matthews
Producer:
Ian Collie
Editor:
Karin Steininger
Prod Company:
Essential Media & Entertainment
Broadcaster:
ABC1, CBC, Artsworld (now Sky Arts), RTE, AVRO
