FILM FACT: The sets and the costumes for the 1977 comedy film Carry On Up The Empire were originally intended for the 1977 production of Star Wars.. However, the production of Star Wars was moved to Yorkshire, where new sets were built in a car park behind some old tires. Some say that Carry On Up The Empire was one of the finest Carry On films, and that the expensive sets and costumes inherited from Star Wars made it the most lavish Carry On film ever made. Others say that the film is beautifully shot, and that the cast are clearly having a ball. Unfortunately all footage was lost following a mysterious chip-pan fire, and Carry On Up The Empire never saw a release. The ‘lost’ trailer for the film was recently discovered in a bin by a bus stop. Here it is lovingly restored for your viewing pleasures.

Sidney James as Sid Kenobi
Joan Sims as Joan Solo
Kenneth Williams as Daft Vader
Jim Dale as Jimmy Skywalker
Charles Hawtrey as C3P-oh
Barbara Windsor as Princess Babs
Peter Butterworth as Storm Trooper
Bernard Bresslaw as Bernie Bacca
Frankie Howard as Grand Moff Tarquin

Of course that’s nonsense. As ever, it’s an idea that got into my head and I had to have a go at making it. As with most of my homemade nonsense it’s shoddy in places, but I think it’s a bit of fun and I enjoyed making it.

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