Why do we love Star Wars? 1980

With the new Star Wars film - The Empire Strikes Back - in UK cinemas, Peter France investigates the public's fascination with science fantasy. He asks Gary Kurtz, Philip Strick, Milton Subotsky and Dr Gerhard Adler whether there is a basic human need for magic and mystery.

This clip is from Heart of the Matter

↗ Originally broadcast 25 May 1980