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

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Douglas Adams's 12-part comedy from 1978.
Sent to find the ultimate answer to 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.

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Contributors

Writer:
Douglas Adams
Writer:
John Lloyd
Producer:
Geoffrey Perkins
The book:
Peter Jones
Garkbit:
Anthony Sharp
Compere:
Roy Hudd
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
Geoffrey McGivern
Zaphod:
Mark Wing-Davey
Trillian:
Susan Sheridan
Marvin:
Stephen Moore
Source: Radio Times

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