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The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Fit the fifth

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

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.

Sent to find the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe and Everything, Arthur Dent and his companion have been cornered by two humane cops who, nevertheless, have left them in a certain death situation.

Starring Peter Jones as The Book
with Anthony Sharp as Garkbit and Zarquon and Roy Hudd as 'Compere' at the Restaurant at the end of the Universe

Contributors

Writer:
Douglas Adams
With the assistance of:
John Lloyd
Special Effects:
The BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Producer:
Geoffrey Perkins
The Book:
Peter Jones
Garkbit/Zarquon:
Anthony Sharp
Compere at the Restaurant at the end of the Universe:
Roy Hudd
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
Geoffrey McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Trillian:
Susan Sheridan
Marvin:
Stephen Moore
Source: Radio Times

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