The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

89 mins | Documentary | Dec. 21, 2017

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.

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

89 mins | Documentary | Dec. 21, 2017

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’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.
Producers BBC
Original title The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars
Directors Matt Wildash
Writers

Cast

David Whiteley

as Presenter

Peter Beale

as Himself

Roger Christian

as Himself

Leslie Dilley

as Himself

Gareth Edwards

as Himself

Colin Goudie

as Himself

Nick Maley

as Himself

John Mollo

as Himself

Robert Watts

as Himself

Gary Kurtz

as Himself