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Sad news reaches us today of the passing of Michael Culver, better known in the Star Wars galaxy as the ill-fated Captain Lorth Needa from The Empire Strikes Back who met an unfortunate end at the Force-powered hand of Lord Vader. Michael was 85, and leaves behind an impressive body of work on the stage, radio, television and film. https://youtu.be/Iwio208q3jY Born on Thursday 16th June 1938 in Hampstead, London Michael was born into a theatrical family with his aunt, father, mother and brother all enjoying careers in the theater. His acting career began in 1956 in The Sleeping Prince and encompassed numerous roles on the stage which took him on tour, to the West End, and numerous performances across the UK. His radio work included fatherland with fellow Star Wars actor Anton Lesser, on television in a variety of roles from 1961 to 2013 including The Avengers, The Persuaders, Space: 1999 and The Professionals, and on the big screen starting with minor roles in 1963's Bond epic From Russia With Love and 1965's Thunderball, the classic Goodbye, Mr Chips and for director David Lean in A Passage To India. An expansive and impressive career, far deeper and varied than his brief visit to the galaxy far, far away showcased. We had the good fortune to chat with Michael back in late 2022, which you can hear below. Our condolences from the Fantha Tracks team to Michael's family, friends and many colleagues.

Saturday 9th December will see the final convention appearance after 30 years of shows of Michael Culver, the man behind the ill-feted Captain Needa in The Empire Strikes Back, and you can find him at Croydon Star Wars Weekend at the New Addington Leisure Center where that final chance to grab an autograph will cost you just £30.00. https://www.facebook.com/allianceagents/posts/pfbid0W8BvX2JnBuq8gtgWbBV58ci2UBLrxuo3maU1QTXgRen8LMntak57FqdwsftYcea5l There's a host of great guests coming to the event so stay tuned for more news. https://twitter.com/Richard52043269/status/1714437193748426933 [amazon box="0744084687"]

Today I had the privilege of meeting Michael Culver and listen to him describe the life and work of protester and peace campaigner, Brian Haw, who lived for almost ten years in a peace camp in London's Parliament Square. Haw began his protest against UK and US foreign policy in 2001 and became a symbol of the anti-war movement. He remained in Parliament until just before his death in 2011. His archive of protest material, personal affects and other elements of the peace camp were acquired by the @MuseumofLondon where they are now held in the collection. Culver was invited to respond to some of the objects for an oral history project initiated by @guyatkins, to be launched later in the year. #brianhaw #michaelculver