The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy [1 - The Primary Phase]

With PETER JONES, Geoffrey McGivern, SIMON JONES and STEPHEN MOORE.Douglas Adams's epic adventure in time and space includes some helpful advice on how to see the Universe for just over 30 Altairian dollars a day.

With Peter Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Simon Jones and Bill Wallis.

Arthur Dent is trying to stop his house being demolished. But what about Planet Earth?

Arthur Dent is trying to stop his house being demolished to make way for a by-pass. But his friend, Ford Prefect (who hails not from Guildford, but somewhere near Betelgeuse), is more concerned about the imminent destruction of the Earth. Ford is a writer for the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, the most successful book ever to have come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor and he may just know how to avoid being evaporated by the Vogons...

The global multi-media success story that is Hitchhiker's started life as a Radio 4 series in March 1978. The original scripts by the late Douglas Adams then went on to spawn a series of novels, a feature film, at least three stage shows, a TV series, a computer game, a collection of comic books - and various towels.

The Guide helpfully informs us that the most obscene expletive in the galaxy is Belgium.

Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge and died in 2001 aged 49, after a fatal heart attack in his gym in California.

The answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything is 42.

With Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern and Jo Kendall. Produced by Simon Brett.

First heard on BBC Radio 4 in March 1978.

In which the Earth is unexpectedly destroyed and the great hitch-hike begins.

Arthur Dent is trying to stop his house being demolished to make way for a by-pass. But his friend, Ford Prefect is more concerned about the imminent destruction of the Earth.

An epic adventure in time and space including some helpful advice on how to see the Universe for less than 30 Altairian dollars a day.

Starring Peter Jones as The Book, Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect, Bill Wallis as The Vogon Captain, Jo Kendall as Lady Cynthia and David Gooderson as the Barman.

The original scripts by Douglas Adams (1952-2001) went on to spawn a series of novels, a feature film, at least three stage shows, a TV series, a computer game, a collection of comic books - and various towels.

Producer: Simon Brett.

First of a six-part epic adventure in time and space, including some helpful advice on how to see the Universe on about

30 Altairian dollars a day. Written by DOUGLAS ADAMS.

Producer GEOFFREY PERKINS. Stereo (First broadcast in 1978)

With PETER JONES, Geoffrey McGivern, SIMON JONES and STEPHEN MOORE.In which the Earth is unexpectedly destroyed and the great hitch-hike begins.

DOUGLAS ADAMS' epic adventure in time and space including some helpful advice on how to see the Universe for less than 30 Altairian dollars a day.

Vogon Captain - BILL WALLIS

Lady Cynthia - JO KENDALL

The original scripts went on to spawn a series of novels, a feature film, at least three stage shows, a TV series, a computer game, a collection of comic books - and various towels.

Radiophonic sound and music: Paddy Kingsland

Arthur and Ford have escaped Earth's demise only to be cornered by Vogons and their poetry

Arthur and Ford have escaped Earth's demise, only to be cornered by the Vogons and their poetry. By Douglas Adams. From March 1978.

After being saved from the demolition of Earth, Arthur faces a hopeless choice between death in the vacuum of space and finding something nice to say about Vogon poetry.

Arthur Dent is - so far - the only survivor from Earth, demolished to make way for a by-pass. He survived thanks to his friend, Ford Prefect (who hails not from Guildford, but somewhere near Betelgeuse), a writer for the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, 'the most successful book ever to have come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor'. Both are now at the mercy of the Vogon Captain, and even worse, powerless in the face of his poetry. The only thing which can save them now is an unlikely coincidence or two - and it may lead to an encounter with a certain bipolar automaton.

The global multi-media success story that is 'Hitchhiker's' started life as a Radio 4 series in March 1978. The original scripts by the late DOUGLAS ADAMS then went on to spawn a series of novels, a feature film, at least three stage shows, a TV series, a computer game, a collection of comic books - and various towels.

The Guide helpfully informs us that the most obscene expletive in the Galaxy is 'Belgium'.

DOUGLAS ADAMS was born in Cambridge and died in 2001 at the age of 49. He suffered a fatal heart attack after working out at his gym in California.

The answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything is 42.

With PETER JONES, SIMON JONES, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey and STEPHEN MOORE. Produced by the late GEOFFREY PERKINS.

Arthur Dent is - so far - the only survivor from Earth, demolished to make way for a by-pass. He survived thanks to his friend, Ford Prefect (who hails not from Guildford, but somewhere near Betelgeuse), a writer for the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, 'the most successful book ever to have come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor'. Both are now at the mercy of the Vogon Captain, and even worse, powerless in the face of his poetry. The only thing which can save them now is an unlikely coincidence or two - and it may lead to an encounter with a certain bipolar automaton. The global multi-media success story that is 'Hitchhiker's' started life as a Radio 4 series in March 1978. The original scripts by the late DOUGLAS ADAMS then went on to spawn a series of novels, a feature film, at least three stage shows, a TV series, a computer game, a collection of comic books - and various towels. The Guide helpfully informs us that the most obscene expletive in the Galaxy is 'Belgium'. DOUGLAS ADAMS was born in Cambridge and died in 2001 at the age of 49. He suffered a fatal heart attack after working out at his gym in California. The answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything is 42. With PETER JONES, SIMON JONES, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey and STEPHEN MOORE. Produced by the late GEOFFREY PERKINS. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1978.

Douglas Adams' epic adventure in time and space.

Vogon Captain - Bill Wallis

Trillion - Susan Sheridan

Sound and music by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

A whale meets an unfortunate end, as Arthur Dent and company meet the Earth's creators. By Douglas Adams. From March 1978. Arthur Dent is - so far - the only survivor from Earth, demolished to make way for a by-pass. He survived thanks to his friend, Ford Prefect (who hails not from Guildford, but somewhere near Betelgeuse), a writer for the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, 'the most successful book ever to have come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor'. Now paired with fellow Earth survivor Trillian and duplicitous two-headed hustler Zaphod Beeblebrox, Arthur and Ford are about to learn more startling truths about the universe. The global multi-media success story that is 'Hitchhiker's' started life as a Radio 4 series in March 1978. The original scripts by the late Douglas Adams then went on to spawn a series of novels, a feature film, at least three stage shows, a TV series, a computer game, a collection of comic books - and various towels. Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge and died in 2001 at the age of 49. He suffered a fatal heart attack after working out at his gym in California. With Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey and Stephen Moore. Produced by the late Geoffrey Perkins. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1978.

Douglas Adams' epic adventure in time and space.

Trillion - Susan Sheridan

Sound and music by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

Arthur learns the lucrative answer to the question of Life, the Universe and Everything. By Douglas Adams. From March 1978. Arthur Dent is one of only two survivors from Earth, demolished to make way for a by-pass. He survived thanks to his friend, Ford Prefect (who hails not from Guildford, but somewhere near Betelgeuse), a writer for the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, 'the most successful book ever to have come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor'. Now paired with fellow Earth survivor Trillian and duplicitous two-headed hustler Zaphod Beeblebrox, Arthur and Ford are on legendary planet Magrathea - and Arthur in particular is about to understand his demolished home world in a new and startling way. The global multi-media success story that is 'Hitchhiker's' started life as a Radio 4 series in March 1978. The original scripts by the late Douglas Adams then went on to spawn a series of novels, a feature film, at least three stage shows, a TV series, a computer game, a collection of comic books - and various towels. Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge and died in 2001 at the age of 49. He suffered a fatal heart attack after working out at his gym in California. With Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey and Stephen Moore. Produced by the late Geoffrey Perkins. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1978.

Douglas Adams' epic adventure in time and space.

Trillion - Susan Sheridan

First Computer Programmer - Ray Hassett

Second Computer Programmer - Jeremy Browne

Vroom - James Broadbent

Other parts played by the cast.

Sound and music by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

Arthur and company are blown up, but still find time for a bite at a very exclusive eatery. By Douglas Adams. From April 1978. Arthur Dent is one of only two survivors from Earth, demolished to make way for a by-pass. He survived thanks to his friend, Ford Prefect (who hails not from Guildford, but somewhere near Betelgeuse), a writer for the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, 'the most successful book ever to have come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor'. Now paired with fellow Earth survivor Trillian and duplicitous two-headed hustler Zaphod Beeblebrox, Arthur and Ford were on the legendary planet Magrathea when the Galactic Police attacked them and an explosion occurred - they find themselves in a restaurant with a rather sensational selling point. The global multi-media success story that is 'Hitchhiker's' started life as a Radio 4 series in March 1978. The original scripts by the late Douglas Adams then went on to spawn a series of novels, a feature film, at least three stage shows, a TV series, a computer game, a collection of comic books - and various towels. Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge and died in 2001 at the age of 49. He suffered a fatal heart attack after working out at his gym in California. With Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey and Stephen Moore. Produced by the late Geoffrey Perkins. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1978.

Douglas Adams' epic adventure in time and space.

Trillion - Susan Sheridan

Garkbit & Zarquon - Anthony Sharp

Compere at the Restaurant at the end of the Universe - Roy Hudd

Sound and music by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

Arthur and company escape from a war, but exactly when have they escaped to? By Douglas Adams. From April 1978. Arthur Dent is one of only two survivors from Earth, demolished to make way for a by-pass. He survived thanks to his friend, Ford Prefect (who hails not from Guildford, but somewhere near Betelgeuse), a writer for the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, 'the most successful book ever to have come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor'. They've managed to escape from Restaurant at the End of Universe on the Black Ship only to find themselves where they never thought they'd be, only 2 million years earlier. What on earth are they going to do when face to face with 'how, why and where phases' of galactic development? The global multi-media success story that is 'Hitchhiker's' started life as a Radio 4 series in March 1978. The original scripts by the late Douglas Adams then went on to spawn a series of novels, a feature film, at least three stage shows, a TV series, a computer game, a collection of comic books - and various towels.

The Guide helpfully informs us that the most obscene expletive in the Galaxy is 'Belgium'.

Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge and died in 2001 aged 49, after a fatal heart attack in his gym in California. The answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything is 42. With Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern and Jo Kendall. Produced by the late Geoffrey Perkins.

Arthur and company escape from a war, but exactly what have they escaped to?

Douglas Adams' epic adventure in time and space.

Caprain of the 'B' Ark - David Jason

Trillion - Susan Sheridan

The Number Two and hairdresser - Aubrey Woods

Sound and music by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.