All Episodes

August 9, 2022 214 mins
STAR WARS: EPISODE V THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK - The Original 1983 Radio Drama.

The Empire Strikes Back is a 10-part, (originally 5 hour) expanded radio adaptation of the original The Empire Strikes Back, radio adaptation based on the original film. Produced by HighBridge Audio in 1983 and broadcast on National Public Radio in the US.

Episodes:

Episode 1 - "Freedom's Winter"
Episode 2 - "The Coming Storm"
Episode 3 - "A Question Of Survival"
Episode 4 - "Fire And Ice"
Episode 5 - "The Millennium Falcon Pursuit"
Episode 6 - "Way Of The Jedi"
Episode 7 - "New Allies, New Enemy"
Episode 8 - "Dark Lord's Fury"
Episode 9 - "Gambler's Choice"
Episode 10 - "The Clash Of Lightsabres"

Cast:

Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker)
Ann Sachs (Princess Leia)
Perry King (Han Solo)
Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian)
Bernard "Bunny" Behrens (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Brock Peters (Lord Darth Vader)
John Lithgow (Yoda)
Anthony Daniels (C-3PO)
James Eckhouse (Beta)
Peter Friedman (Dak)
Ron Frazier (Deck Officer)
Merwin Goldsmith (General Rieekan)
Peter Michael Goetz (Ozzel)
Gordon Gould (Veers)
Paul Hecht (The Emperor)
Russell Horton (2-1B)
James Hurdle (Controller)
Nicholas Kepros (Needa)
David Rasche (Piett)
Alan Rosenberg (Boba Fett)
Jay Sanders (Imperial Pilot)
Don Scarino (Wedge)
Ken Hiller (Narrator)

Support cast includes David Alan Grier and also included Sam McMurray, Steven Markle, Stephen D. Newman, John Pielmeier, Geoffrey Pierson, Gary Tacon, and Jerry Zaks.
Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club

Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club

Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.