Sarah Gilbert 

Behind the scenes of Star Wars – in pictures

It's more than 30 years since the first Star Wars film was released. Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca has shared images of the cast letting their hair down behind the scenes
  
  


Carrie Fisher and her stunt double sunbathe on the set of Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi.
Carrie Fisher and her stunt double sunbathe on the set of Star Wars: Return 0f the Jedi Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Child actor Warwick Davis with Carrie Fisher.
Child actor Warwick Davis with Carrie Fisher Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Anthony Daniels, as C-3PO, tries to cool off.
Anthony Daniels, in costume as C-3PO, tries to cool off Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew, as Chewbacca, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher share a lighter moment on set.
Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher share a lighter moment on set Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill rehearse their lines.
Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill rehearse their lines Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2, out of costume.
Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2, out of costume Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Carrie Fisher takes a nap between scenes.
Carrie Fisher takes a nap between scenes Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Carrie Fisher in playful mood on set.
Carrie Fisher in playful mood on set Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Irvin Kershner, director of the Empire Strikes Back, applies make-up to Stuart Freeborn who created Yoda's look as is known as the grandfather of modern makeup design.
Irvin Kershner, director of the Empire Strikes Back, applies makeup to Stuart Freeborn who created Yoda's look and is known as the grandfather of modern makeup design Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill prepare for a scene.
Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill prepare for a scene Photograph: Peter Mayhew
Carrie and Chewie get close.
Carrie and Chewie get close Photograph: Peter Mayhew
 

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