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Skippy: Australia's First Superstar

Documentary telling the story of Australia's most cherished TV star, Skippy the bush kangaroo, the crime-busting marsupial who conquered the world in the late 60s and early 70s. The 91 episodes of Skippy were sold in 128 countries and watched by hundreds of millions. It put Australia on the map and - for those of a certain generation - the heroic marsupial is synonymous with their childhood, often in more profound ways than they realise. Includes interviews with every surviving member of the cast and some of the key crew - not least those responsible for getting the best performances out of the temperamental star.

English
  • Originally Aired February 16, 2010
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC
  • Created August 25, 2010 by
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Name Type Role
Stephen Oliver Writer
Stephen Oliver Director