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Star Wars: The Force Awakens premieres in London

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Darth Vader and Stormtroopers at Star Wars premiere in LondonImage source, PA
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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.

The Wookiee Chewbacca was among the non-human characters at the premiereImage source, PA
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The Wookiee Chewbacca was among them...

R2-D2 and C-3PO also appeared on the red carpetImage source, PA
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as well as two familiar droids - R2-D2 and C-3PO.

Mark Hamill is back as Luke SkywalkerImage source, PA
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The Force Awakens sees the return of Jedi Luke Skywalker, played by actor Mark Hamill, and reunites the cast of the original films...

Carrie Fisher takes on a stormtrooperImage source, EPA
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including Carrie Fisher, who plays Princess Leia. She decided to take on a stormtrooper during the premiere.

Daisy RidleyImage source, PA
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New cast members include the relatively unknown British actress, Daisy Ridley...

And actors John Boyega, who plays Finn (L) and Poe Dameron actor, Oscar Isaac (R).Image source, EPA
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and actors John Boyega, who plays Finn (left) and Poe Dameron actor, Oscar Isaac (right).

Director JJ Abrams (left) and Star Wars creator George LucasImage source, AP
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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."

Harrison Ford signed autographs for fans on the red carpetImage source, PA
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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.