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The Galaxy Britain Built

21/12/2017

BBC Four - The Galaxy Britain Built: Droids, Darth Vader and Lightsabers

Celebrating the behind-the-scenes British contribution to the original Star Wars.

Documentary celebrating the British contribution to the original Star Wars films. David Whiteley uncovers never-before-heard stories from the geniuses who helped build the galaxy.

The Galaxy Britain Built celebrates the British contribution to the original Star Wars.

Presenter and Star Wars fan David Whiteley uncovers some never-before-heard stories from the geniuses who helped build the galaxy, from the costume designer and art director to the man who made the lightsaber. It was a time when science fiction films were not box office draws, and very few people in the industry believed in George Lucas's vision. But his first Star Wars film ended up being a very British endeavour. 

The programme documents the behind-the-scenes talent that helped bring the galaxy to life in the late 1970s. It also looks at how the British talent continues to be part of the Star Wars legacy to the present day.

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