Practically perfect in every way, the 40th anniversary Special Edition of the enchanting 5 Oscar-winning musical Mary Poppins is out to own on 2 disc Disney DVD from 7th March. This family favourite is a timeless tale of magic and laughter, combining wonderful music, a pioneering mixture of live action and animation and perfect casting. Packed with never-before-seen extras to thrill the whole family – Mary Poppins is simply supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

A magical, musical nanny Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) brings a breath of fresh air into the stuffy Banks household and things are never quite the same again. The enchanting nanny puts fun and laughter back into the children’s lives as Jane and Michael encounter magical trips across the English countryside, tea parties on the ceiling and madcap dances over the rooftops of London. Filled to the brim with wonderful dance numbers and heart-warming songs – this charming masterpiece is a must own.

With a stellar cast and a stunning soundtrack this glorious family favourite is adored by all ages. In her film debut Julie Andrews is perfect as the world's most magical idealized nanny, marking the start of an extraodinary career for the Hollywood legend. Dick Van Dyke is her clownishly charming beau, Bert the chimney sweep. His energy and charm is so infectious that you can’t fail to watch without a grin on your face! The songs are also terrific, ranging from the memorable \"A Spoonful of Sugar\", to the infectious, \"Chim Chim Cher-ee”.

It’s always a jolly holiday with this universally loved classic that delights again and again. Furthermore, the Special Edition DVD is chock-full of spectacular, all-new bonus material that has never been released before. This Disney treasure-trove includes an all-new animated short hosted by Julie Andrews and starring the voices of the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson and Tracy Ullman. Created exclusively for the DVD, the short is based on an original Mary Poppins story by P.L. Travers, “The Cat That Looked At A King.”

This magical DVD also includes a first-ever reunion with Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and co-composer Richard Sherman as they reminisce about making the film and the music that was such a special part of its success. A new rendition of the never-before-heard deleted song ‘Chimpanzoo’ is also part of the groundbreaking extras, as well as a new, definitive behind-the-scenes ‘making of’ feature with brand new footage plus much much more!

The new 2-disc Disney DVD features both a remastered picture and remixed sound with the Disney Enhanced Home Theatre Mix. This all-new viewing experience brings the picture back to its theatrical brilliance uncovering dialogue previously inaudible and providing dramatic clarity and a crisper sound.

Story Synopsis
With the search for a nanny proving impossibly difficult, a change in the wind blows in an enchanting but assertive candidate, Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) who matches the qualifications of the Banks children but not their father. She brings fun and laughter back into the stuffy household and helps them to magically explore the world around them with her charming friend Bert the chimney sweep (Dick Van Dyke).