The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars
2017•1h 29m•9.3•Released
Documentary
Superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars’ franchise, 1977’s 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.
Director
Matt Wildash
Languages
English
Studio
BBC
Cast
David Whiteley
Presenter
Peter Beale
Himself
Roger Christian
Himself
Leslie Dilley
Himself
Gareth Edwards
Himself
Col Goudie
Himself
Nick Maley
Himself
John Mollo
Himself
Robert Watts
Himself
Gary Kurtz
Himself
Production
Company
BBC
Producer
David Whiteley
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