Catch up on all the Star Wars films in just three minutes before The Force Awakens

'A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...'

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December is not just Christmas month but Star Wars month this year. But if you’re one of the seemingly few out there not to have watched the sci-fi saga, fear not, for the force is with you in a the form of a handy blaggers' video.

Not everyone has time to sit down in front of all six Star Wars movies, but three-minute clip Star Wars So Far will bring you bang up to speed before The Force Awakens hits cinemas.

Even Star Wars fans will benefit from the video by YouTube user Eclectic Method, as memories will likely be hazy given George Lucas’ first film came out in 1977.

Highlights from the franchise in chronological order tell Anakin Skywalker’s story in brief, from little boy, to victim of the dark side, to becoming Darth Vader.

Director JJ Abrams claims to be going to great lengths to make sure no big spoilers from The Force Awakens leak before the audience take their seats, but fans have so far seen teasers, trailers and multiple TV spots - about six and a half minutes of footage in total - and that’s not to mention all the Star Wars memorabilia being flogged on the internet, from Christmas jumpers to pasta Darth Vaders.

One crucial plot hole involves Luke Skywalker. Where is he and what is he up to? If you don't want to be left out of the water-cooler chats when the film is finally released, head to cinemas on 17 December.