The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars
Superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars' franchise, 1977鈥檚 Star Wars.
Superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars鈥� franchise, 1977鈥檚 eponymously titled Star Wars.
The Star Wars saga ends with the release of The Rise of Skywalker in December 2019. This documentary celebrates where it all began. It includes previously unheard stories from the people who made one of the most successful movies of all time, with additional interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage.
The presenter, Star Wars superfan David Whiteley, who has his own connection to the original film (he was born on May the 4th), tracks down the often modest British talent who brought the galaxy to life.
David explores the contribution of the London Symphony Orchestra and meets Ann Skinner, who was in charge of continuity. As well as seeing her original stills from the set, Ann reveals how she helped Sir Alec Guinness with one of the most famous speeches in Star Wars.
A must for Star Wars fans, this documentary also includes contributions from Star Wars producer, Gary Kurtz, and costume designer, John Mollo.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:37John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra
The Death Star
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00:56John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra
Binary Sunset
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01:03Remi Chaudagne, David Starck
La Croisette
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00:56John Williams
Starwars
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01:14Michael Giacchino (Tim Simonec)
Your Father Would Be Proud
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Whiteley |
| Director | Matt Wildash |
| Executive Producer | Diana Hare |
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