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Radio 1 Stories: The Secret of Star Wars

The Secret Of Star Wars

13/12/2015

The Secret of Star Wars

BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1 Stories, The Secret of Star Wars

Dev explains the unique appeal of Star Wars and chats to director JJ Abrams.

Dev finds out what make Star Wars one of the most loved, successful and hyped film franchises of all time, plus he chats to JJ Abrams, director of The Force Awakens.

What is the secret of Star Wars? For nearly 40 years it has broken box office records, inspired devotion amongst millions of fans worldwide, and created unprecedented levels of hype in the lead-up to each new film. What's the reason for the franchise's appeal, even among young people who may never have seen one of the previous 6 films?

To mark the release of Star Wars Episode 7, Dev talks to the stars and director of 'The Force Awakens'; and charts the history of the franchise from 1977 to the present day. What is it about Star Wars' simple good vs evil storyline that connects with people, how have the films pushed back the boundaries of technical achievement...and what is it about 'The Force' and Jedis that intrigue audiences at such a profound level - even inspiring some people to adopt Jedi-ism as their religion?

Featuring interviews with new young British stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Director JJ Abrams, as well as some fascinating bits of footage from the BBC Archive.

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