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The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

An epic adventure in time and space occurring between the old and new series of the show that also includes some helpful advice on how to avoid certain death, starring Peter Jones as the Book, with Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox, Stephen Moore as Marvin, Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect/Frogstar Robot, Bill Paterson as Assistant Arcturan Pilot, David Tate as The Captain/Receptionist/The Lift, Alan Ford as Roosta
(First broadcast on Christmas Eve)

Contributors

Radiophonic sound and music:
Paddy Kingsland
Writer:
Douglas Adams
Producer:
Geoffrey Perkins
The Book:
Peter Jones
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Marvin:
Stephen Moore
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect/Frogstar Robot:
Geoffrey McGivern
Assistant Arcturan Pilot:
Bill Paterson
The Captain/Receptionist/The Lift:
David Tate
Roosta:
Alan Ford
Source: Radio Times

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