"I've made a huge mistake!" Mary Poppins' Emily Blunt on the perils of kite flying & baby puke

Emily Blunt talks to BBC Radio 1's Film Critic Ali Plumb about how she took on the role of Disney's iconic nanny in Mary Poppins Returns. She reveals her favourite things about playing the character, her love for Dick Van Dyke & Meryl Streep, plus how her baby kept throwing up on her on-set.

[@averagemoth]

Her "off we go" in the bathtub scene gives me chills every time I see it.

[@SCFILTERCOVER]

Me too.. how is that even possible...

[@dazraine7400]

forestfires 94 Anything’s possible, even the impossible!

[@octoknight1849]

GirlyGirl 03 wow.

[@user-kn8fc8yj5e]

Good chills or bad chills?

[@sekardwntr]

Yeess. A little glimpse of the eternal childish imagination she never loses in her.

[@Yaraatjee]

He is the best interviewer ever!

[@Br0th3r7]

He truly is

[@bbcradio1]

We're quite fond of him, too...

[@Fireinherveinzz]

Yara - he literally is

[@Fireinherveinzz]

BBC Radio 1 PLs keep him forever

[@boliviaplayer9667]

40 years old white dude XD

[@orlandy101]

Ali, you're my favourite interviewer. You interact so effortlessly with the actors. You do your research and really truly want to engage and talk about the finer details which you can tell they appreciate. You ask interesting, thought provoking questions whilst also keeping things light and funny. You're a joy to watch.

[@Liusila]

Agreed! He is wonderful.

[@Kim-zf5dp]

orlandy101 This man needs to be knighted one day.

[@mathonamoore123]

Jeeze chill out! He's not A brain surgeon!!!!

[@dandy_candy835]

Mathona Moore doesn’t mean he can’t feel passionately about him smh

[@GraceIsMyFace1]

This is the ultimate power move in the British vs American war with John Krasinski.. nothing is more British than Mary Poppins

[@spencerfrankclayton4348]

Okem But both are American movies. :)

[@SuzLa1]

@@spencerfrankclayton4348 Mary Poppins is a British nanny character from an Australian writer, when Australia was part of Britain. Disney takes all our childhood stories we grew up with, and tries to claim as their own

[@SK22520]

Hahaha yes I love them so much, their wars on what accent their children are going to have

[@alking7655]

@@SuzLa1While she was born before the turn of the century, (and as a result, when Australia was a still a colony) I think you'll find that her childhood and resulting inspiration are from when Australia was a newly federated nation. As "Saving Mr Banks" shows, Pamela Travers grew up in 1900s Australia. Australia was federated in 1901 and the childhood flashbacks depict a Queensland and Victoria of around 1906. A little background knowledge.

[@marisalane3939]

SusieLa1 Really?? Sure they weren’t Disney’s to begin with but Disney doesn’t claim them as their own, they just bring the stories to life, just like they did with Mary Poppins. Disney’s take on Mary Poppins allowed more children to grow up with and enjoy the story. Saying that they just stole the stories is sad :( I may have overreacted but I gotta defend Disney where it’s due

[@tragety899]

you are legitimately one of the most generous, kind and funny interviewers on the media right now. dude you deserve an own show, this is a talent to interact with stars in such a way- it is visible that you do really care for these people and this so fckng seldom these days. thank you!

[@asch7906]

Julie Andrews: "Screw it! I'm not gonna make a cameo in Mary Poppins Returns, I'm gonna voice a sea monster in Aquaman!"

[@Koza6969]

what? she didnt made a cameo

[@asch7906]

Indeed

[@amylaneio]

@@Koza6969 She was offered a cameo, but turned it down because she didn't want to distract from Emily's performance as Mary.

[@notwickieroy]

Amy Lane And she honestly knew what she was doing. If she was confirmed for a cameo everyone would be anticipating it and then that would be the only thing they would talk about.

[@radhatripathi2404]

Jay Tasia precisely

[@beeman2075]

From her interviews, Emily seems as lovely on the inside as she is on the outside, and from the snippets I have seen of the movie, she appears to be practically perfect as Mary Poppins in every way. There is room enough in this world to have two wonderful Mary Poppins movies with both Julie Andrews and Emily Blunt cast separately as Mary.

[@chaesoohyuns]

I've seen the movie and I do agree! Her portrayal follows the books, so in my opinion it can't go wrong and I'm glad Emily decided to take inspiration from the books rather than try to imitate Julie Andrews. I love them both so so much!

[@JamieZarrr]

@@chaesoohyuns She may have decided not to try to imitate Julie Andrews' Mary Poppins "actively", but I don't see a very different Mary Poppins in Blunt's performance. I think her job is pretty similar except for the lack of Andrews' gorgeous face and smile and naturalness performance.

[@SteveCarras]

Great point.

[@LeahNicoleMusicToday]

I was very nervous she'd ruin thetime because I just loved julie Andrews, but she was incredible.

[@superjackster0165]

I think Emily Blunt is a great actress and all, but i think she wasn’t right for the role of Mary Poppins. She didn’t seem believable to be the character. IMO, only Julie Andrews can play Mary Poppins practically perfect in every way.

[@fluttershy1126]

So you’re Mary Poppins, how the heck did that happen? Emily Blunt: W h e e z e

[@apolloman8480]

M

[@Aleksandar6ix]

A lot of remakes / sequels piss me off.... This one made me thoroughly happy and impressed!

[@thewitcherscreed2305]

Same I actually want to go and see it again.

[@garycarpenter2980]

Tsk tsk tsk just lay off the curse words Ms.Poppins may wash your mouth out with soap

[@Astronomical1]

God he was a good interviewer.. his questions were new and inventive.. I want to see more of his interviews

[@asmakitto]

So often I click just because of the interviewer, but when I love both, it is such a delight and feel good moments.

[@EmviloriamE]

I could listen to her talk everyday.

[@emmalisatilli9784]

EmviloriamE so could I!

[@islatetmond2004]

I defo could

[@joshhoare6291]

Emily Blunt is practically perfect in every way.

[@Outlawed_nomad]

He is my favorite interviewer. It's just so effortless. 💜

[@snoopy_90s]

You don't need the clickbait. The interview was too good for the horrible title.

[@gnomiegirl22]

It wasn't click bait they mention every thing in the title in the interview

[@noneofyoubusiness4895]

Still, the title will atract people who hated the film and are looking for validation. Clickbait doesn't have to be untrue in order to be misleading. I liked the flim btw, not as good as the original, but certainally not "a huge mistake".

[@randorific333]

I saw the film yesterday and it is practically perfect in every way. Thank you Ali for a fabulous interview!

[@1960mikey]

What a utterly charming interview! Emily IS MARY POPPINS! I’ve already seen it twice! I loved this film as a child, Julie Andrews is a goddess! The only thing Emily didn’t bring to the roll is the vocal soprano range Julie has.

[@TrippieHippie33]

Michael which sucks because she totally has the pipes for it! I wish the score went a bit higher too.

[@mckavitt13]

A bit more than that.

[@sarahdee374]

I loved her in this! What lacked for me is the music. I still sing songs to myself from the first film, but could not even say the title to one of the songs from #2.

[@1960mikey]

Sarah Dee “All” the songs from the first film are deeply seated in my musical brain! So agree! I do love the haunting quality of Michael’s song - but you are correct, their melodic lines, nor the words are jumping out at me.

[@sarahdee374]

@@1960mikey Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

[@aidanlam5336]

Best interview by far!! Natural and humorous interviewer and some really interesting and quirky questions that set it apart from the rest. So glad I found this!!

[@ngairespoon]

alright but can we cast emily as james bond already

[@mmj19833891]

I put my money for it

[@Kasino80]

"trying to submarine any fear" what a fantastic phrase.

[@Neontronique]

The british are so much better with interviews.

[@woutervanr]

Except for when they interview politicians we have seen.

[@ivanoretaniaalberti1762]

Yes! Daisy Ridley is also very simpathic!

[@garycarpenter2980]

With me,I'd be a nervous wreck

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

better than who? what about the british people that suck with interviews? do they not count?

[@ayeshamalek8869]

Prince Andrew....

[@IsaacYip]

Sorry but I think the backdrop is gorgeously distracting.

[@hunterelizabeth8167]

The Cover Is Not the Book was my favourite scene❤️

[@chaesoohyuns]

Same!!! The whole sequence with the dance and the story telling were amazing. Lin's rap and the penguins...I'm in love. 😍

[@kyliesammons735]

Same

[@ash3-duckie22]

Same

[@j.patricklittel6410]

I saw the film this evening. Practically perfect in every way. Love Emily Blunt's Mary Poppins. What an outstanding movie.

[@anacarone6690]

Awwwww when they were talking about Van Dyke.... "He is magical"." People are looking at me thinking how I am still alive!"

[@malloryfallon6394]

No one can do Bert better than Dick Van Dyke! period, end of story, goodbye, the end

[@marryboreres]

americans want to sound like brits trying to sound like american 😂

[@pegasusdrive12]

That's basically Robert Downey Jr in Sherlock Holmes.

[@kobizarre2003]

@@pegasusdrive12 his accent wasn't to bad

[@altacalifornia4634]

@Varel Leona your cute you must have sexy Arch feet huh

[@accountmm7443]

@@pegasusdrive12 i think his accent was good. I know a British person who thought he was british for a long time.

[@sophiepaul5271]

I'm British and I found it obvious he was American. #hamifan

[@fw1421]

She was perfect for the role of Mary Poppins. Loved her in the role.

[@charlieextra9406]

Is it just me or I think Mary Poppins studied at Beauxbaton Academy.

[@nehatripathi8353]

But she would go to hogwarts woudn't she? But I get where your coming from

[@Sophia-pi5ne]

That’s French isn’t it

[@nehatripathi8353]

lets draw 24 yup

[@mckavitt13]

@@nehatripathi8353 where you're coming from. Yes!

[@angelosumugat6653]

I could imagine her being a professor there

[@reynalofton957]

I loved this version of Mary Poppins! Emily made such a good Mary and she seems so nice and sweet and caring

[@carolbenson6524]

Oh my gosh....such a magical movie. She was fabulous in the movie. Me and my granddaughter want to see it again!

[@fernandamena9461]

She’s the perfect Mary Poppins😍

[@Dachdogoriginal]

Wow, what an amazing interviewer. Top notch. I really enjoyed that and his brilliant questons!

[@gjm2669]

This was the best interview I think I have ever seen. Both were practically perfect in every way.

[@lucinda2329]

Lovely interview!

[@liliopes]

This video fills my heart with joy I don’t ever want it to stop

[@JuicyTaz201]

British interviewers are the best!

[@grahambird4135]

Why the headline 'I've made a huge mistake' hate it when media does this just to catch attention in a negative way. Good interview though entertaining. Just seen the picture thought it was wonderful definitely will go and see it again.

[@noneofyoubusiness4895]

"I quite agree!"

[@s_vlog1013]

Emily has a great connection with that guy. I loved the movie 🍿 xx

[@lornacameron5691]

Loved this interview..Love Emily Blunt....great actress

[@astrowiz3544]

This interviewer has a great chemistry with every single celebrity he interviews!! It's refreshing, really, to see someone so genuine and laid back with guests, conversing with them like he would with anyone else.

[@krisvancleve7443]

Mary Poppins was my 1st movie experience as a child. I was 5 when it came out. I remember the forecourt of the theater, the dress inward wearing. I had everything Mary Poppins. Books, soundtrack album, the Mary Poppins doll! I love Emily, but I'm still wary of seeing her in the role. In the clips her voice sounds like the great Julie Andrews. I also LOVE Dick Van Dyke. And am so happy he is in the film. I may have to break down and watch it.

[@michellechung1]

Well, it's simple. You're going to do MP Returns Returns, MP Returns Returns Returns.... She did such a great job in the movie!!

[@CaptainSuzySparrow]

"Mary Poppins Returns Again"!

[@Paddy818]

What an entertaining interview! Really great! She’s so fabulous! Thrilled to have also discovered you!

[@tealover9063]

I live Lin's bike. I have a chopper but holy heck I love that bike

[@astro5558]

Mary Poppins returns is the best sequal ive ever seen,,Much better than the original,, WELL DONE EMILY BLUNT ! FAB

[@michaelatodeva3250]

Emily Blunt is the perfect Mary Poppins❤

[@marthalaxdal1254]

I absolutely loved this movie......happy, joyful feeling.....Bravo Emily Blunt and Dick Van Dyke 👏👏👏

[@soleil-jt7mg]

I love her voice .. her accent actually... everything I guess

[@linettelow]

This was lovely :) Thank you very much ♡

[@diannemilanes3192]

I love Emily Blunt!

[@federico.iglesias.ferrara]

Great interview. You prepared well for it, and Emily was at ease ... Thanks.

[@crazylittlepartytifs]

I can't wait for this film 💖💖💖

[@cliffallen2663]

Emily Blunt is an absolute delight ❤ Emily Blunt is one of the best actors of our time and yes that includes Meryl Streep!!!!!!!!!!!!! Emily Blunt is a much needed refreshing actress in the world of lacking actors we have now 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Emily, I absolutely adore you and thank you for being in our films and our minds and our hearts 👍 I can't give you enough thumbs up and damn the critics that say any different 👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍

[@user-futuressobright]

She’s so beautiful and talented. 💖🎭🎶 She looks gorgeous as a brunette and blonde. 💃🏿💃🏼👗🖤🌟🥰 Julie Andrew’s is a classic talent and beauty as well. 💖

[@Vimpertusher]

I absolutely ADORE Emily Blunt!

[@jonathanbrett-warren2031]

This is brilliant! Thanks, Ali x

[@lisenormann4102]

I'm watching this movie with my mom this evening, I remember the magic of watching the first movie when I was a little girl, so I'm excited to see this one :)

[@MultiKarola]

Emily is insanely talented

[@dmf1301]

Emily Blunt is one of the best actresses of the 21st century! Serious, serious talent! :)

[@martinag501]

Emily is beautiful

[@JiminPalmSprings]

Ali is delightful And I adore Emily

[@LennyCartwright]

What a great interviewer, what great questions, and what a fun exchange to watch!

[@yamio69]

Emily Blunt is indeed the best fit for the remake of this wonderful classic. Love her! I enjoyed this video. Cheers from the Philippines!

[@tahliaevans5444]

"Mary Poppins Returns (2018)"... In bloody Australia we don't get the bloody movie until bloody 2019... ugh... (apologies, that was a lot 😂)

[@emmalisatilli9784]

Tahlia Evans didn’t see it till today!!!!

[@Lucy-zl8ly]

The author of Mary Poppins was Australian originally, and this is how they treat us!

[@tahliaevans5444]

@@emmalisatilli9784 I saw it on new years day and I've seen it 3 times since then

[@mckavitt13]

Same thing here in France... or later... the subtitles!

[@sophieperkins257]

I was soooo sceptical about a remake of Mary poppies as the original is just so perfect, but Emily did SUCH a fabulous job

[@VerrocchioStudio]

I enjoyed this interview!

[@jonathankliman5977]

Just imagine Emily Blunt going back home and her family asks: Family: How was your day Emily? Emily: I dAnCeD wItH pEnGuInS

[@thebellaluna]

Yes, that was an awesome movie! Loved it! :)

[@JesseCohen]

Well that was plumdiddlyuptious, what a awesome interviewer! And charming interviewee it must be said. So I have. Is he this good with everyone?

[@aviezerscop401]

Scrumdiddlyumptious

[@Lucy-zl8ly]

@@aviezerscop401 That word comes from Roald Dahl, doesn't it?

[@aviezerscop401]

@@Lucy-zl8ly it does, indeed.

[@Kasino80]

He is THAT good with everyone.

[@wernerrohr7259]

What a wonderful interview not like the rubbish questions you can see everyday on TV

[@greattvshows452]

Excellent interview.

[@aviezerscop401]

Best interview ever. 5:22 my favorite moment of that movie

[@showbuzz2674]

I don't know you (sorry,no offense meant ) (How British of me!).....but your Emily Blunt interview may be the BEST interview I have ever seen. You were smart and prepared and both of you seemed at ease. You asked things I WOULD want to learn.....smart and great fun. I subscribed and I will be watching more. Good going Ali!

[@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203]

I absolutely loved the costumes in this movie

[@monseboomt]

Grate interview, the best

[@KennyBye]

bbc 1 does the best interviews with everyone. every interviewer does their research and sees the actors/musicians as people, not just famous spectacles.

[@cataciudad9938]

Wonderful interviewer!

[@braxfan683]

I've never seen the movie, but Emily 💗 is such a good actress. I loved her in The Devil wears Prada 👠 great film

[@elinaoberemok1732]

Thanks for a great interview! I so agree with Emily Blunt's approach of "who cares, just do it!".

[@parkviewmo]

This may be the most delightful interview that I have ever watched! Ali Plumb's questions are practically perfect in every way as are Ms. Blunt's responses! (The only problem: Green Day are American? Next you will tell me that Tinkerbell can't fly! No!)

[@Lancelotion]

he is my favourite interview !

[@pines1851]

just watched it with my family 100%%

[@BB-ed4om]

The way she looks at him at 8:30 she’s so funny/dorky yet charming. Chahming I mean.

[@mariannegill4789]

BEST EMILY BLOUNT MARY POPPINS INTERVIEW I WATCHED!!!! 🌟 🌂 ❤️

[@josephg9465]

This was delightful!

[@klawis]

"I thought Green Day were British" as a Green Day fan, this is a hard same HAHAHAHA

[@hayderrturki51]

Well i might be the only child in iraq who saw mary poppins the original (i didnt live in homeland at that time) and i loved mary poppins alot and the reference now as i am watching her return (27 years old) almost made me tear ....nowhere to go but up~♡ And mary now i am a doctor saving lives☺

[@nicolemoore8104]

I just love Emily Blunt!!

[@malinhessedahl]

Love this movie 📷🎬🎥💖💖

[@arjunmaady6114]

Waw...super.

[@andyvictory950]

I love Emily Blunt, i get why Disney choose her as Mary Poppins, but i cant help to wonder how if Disney continue the tradition of casting a stage actress as Mary just like what Walts Disney did with Julie Andrews and cast Laura Michelle Kelly (the original west end Mary Poppins) instead

[@Ikwileennieuwenaam_]

Andy Wijaya oh my god i loved her in Goddes!! She would have been amazing

[@Inferno-Dante]

She is a stage actress. Emily started on stage. Where have you been?

[@AngryBeaver60]

I've never seen the original, but I'd like to see this.

[@allym38]

Amazing film and Emily plays the perfect poppins love it 11/10 wowww

[@ambidextra_ambidextra]

Truly fantastic interview💖 and let's face it, Blunty's a God🤩🙏🙏🙏💘🤗

[@justdoyourthing1419]

great interview

[@Boshek2019]

He is so adorable

[@greyskys23]

100% the best interviewer!!

[@hippopotomonstrosesquipped8362]

It's a brilliant movie. I liked it better than the original 🙈 only by a smidgen :)

[@nolomoussy9407]

OMGG these bbc radio 1 interviews are the beeest

[@m.carmennn5667]

Me encantan Mary Poppins.