The original: 

Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope, 1977)

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Directed by: 

George Lucas (THX 1138, American Graffiti)

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Starring: 

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, Peter Cushing, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker 

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What's it about?

A fairy tale, a fantasy, and a sci-fi film about a young farm boy who, when his adoptive family is killed, joins a Wizard-Ronin, Space-Smuggler and a Walking Carpet to deliver a message, save a Princess and fight to help over-throw a fascist regime. 

A film that instantly became a phenomenon, spawning sequels, prequels, tie-ins, spin-offs, rip-offs and taught literally hundreds of millions of children that there is wonder in the Universe. 

If you grew up in the 80’s, there’s a strong chance this, and its two sequels, are as much a part of your childhood (and dare we say, adulthood) as anything else.

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Not before or since has nostalgia fused with reality, creating a blanket of experiences ranging from your favourite bedspread to eventual world-view.  

Easy to dismiss, easier to embrace, Star Wars marked a time and place like nothing else, all from the comfort of your own imagination, and a galaxy, far, far away. 

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“Wonderful girl. Either I’m going to kill her, or I’m beginning to like her.” 

“Don’t call me a mindless philosopher, you over-weight glob of grease.” 

“I find your lack of faith disturbing.” 

“That’s great, kid!  Don’t get cocky.” 

We asked our listeners for their own personal memories of Star Wars and were very grateful for the response we received...