Skippy

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo hops back on to the small screen in a revealing, affectionate and, at times, irreverent new documentary that reveals the heroic marsupial's continuing fandom and relives the memorable moments that made this lovable crime-fighting kangaroo the emblem of a nation for children from all over the world.

The star of 91 episodes between 1967 and 1969, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo beamed into living rooms in more than 120 countries, introducing the world to the wonders of the Australian bush and a cast of colourful characters, inclining Skippy's human companion Sonny, his brother Mark and their father Matt Hammond, Head Ranger of Sydney's Waratah National Park.

So sit back and get ready to take a nostalgic and humorous trip back to the glory days of Australian television as we laugh, cry and gasp at the unparalleled adventures and heroic deeds of this unrelenting superstar whose theme song still resonates around the globe.

Skippy: Australia's First Superstar features previously unseen footage from the iconic series and a slate of new interviews including all the surviving cast and a world exclusive with Skippy herself, whose sardonic wit and lingering ego make for revealing, and at times controversial, viewing...