Star Wars: The Force Awakens premieres in LondonPublished17 December 2015Image source, PAImage caption, Fans have turned out in force for the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Darth Vader led dozens of Star Wars characters onto the red carpet.Image source, PAImage caption, The Wookiee Chewbacca was among them...Image source, PAImage caption, as well as two familiar droids - R2-D2 and C-3PO.Image source, PAImage caption, The Force Awakens sees the return of Jedi Luke Skywalker, played by actor Mark Hamill, and reunites the cast of the original films...Image source, EPAImage caption, including Carrie Fisher, who plays Princess Leia. She decided to take on a stormtrooper during the premiere.Image source, PAImage caption, New cast members include the relatively unknown British actress, Daisy Ridley...Image source, EPAImage caption, and actors John Boyega, who plays Finn (left) and Poe Dameron actor, Oscar Isaac (right).Image source, APImage caption, The event took place in Leicester Square in London on Wednesday night. Director JJ Abrams (left) and Star Wars creator George Lucas (right) were there. George said: "It's like coming home to an event we've done for the last 40 years, but this is the biggest by far."Image source, PAImage caption, Star Wars fans, many of them waving lightsabers, waited hours for a glimpse of their favourite actors. Harrison Ford, who plays Han Solo, stopped to sign autographs.More on this storyFans camp out for Star Wars premierePublished14 December 2015The ultimate Star Wars quizPublished13 December 2015Top tips for making Star Wars creatures. Video, 00:00:21Top tips for making Star Wars creaturesPublished10 December 20150:21Star Wars The Force Awakens trailer. Video, 00:01:19Star Wars The Force Awakens trailerPublished28 November 20141:19New Star Wars film sneak peek. Video, 00:00:14New Star Wars film sneak peekPublished28 August 20150:14Star Wars fans feel force fever. Video, 00:01:50Star Wars fans feel force feverPublished8 July 20151:50