David Whiteley joins the Geordie Jedi Pete to talk about the origins of his love for Star Wars and how that passion led him to make 2 documentary’s about the UK’s influence on what would become a cultural phenomenon: Toy Empire: The British Force Behind Star Wars Toys’ tells the success story of the toys would change the way movies are marketed forever. The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars’ celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars’ franchise, 1977’s eponymously titled Star Wars. A must for Star Wars fans, this documentary also includes contributions from Star Wars producer, Gary Kurtz, and costume designer, John Mollo. The latter is available on BBC iPlayer now at this link
David also went on to write the book The Galaxy Britain Built – The British Talent Behind Star Wars which is available on Amazon at thIS link in kindle, paperback and hardback editions.
David also takes some quick fire Star Wars questions from the host.
