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

on BBC Two England

Penultimate episode of the cult series from 1981, being shown as a tribute to its author, the late Douglas Adams.

A massive explosion sends Arthur, Ford, Zaphod and Trillian forward in time to Milliways, a restaurant situated at the moment the universe comes to an end.
(The series concludes tomorrow at 11.20pm)
(R) (S)
Website: [web address removed]
BBC Products: cassette £9.99, CD £15.99 and video £10.99

Contributors

Writer:
Douglas Adams
Producer/Director:
Alan JW Bell
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
David Dixon
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Trillian:
Sandra Dickinson
The Book:
Peter Jones
Marvin the Paranoid Android:
David Learner
Voice of Marvin:
Stephen Moore
Dish of the day:
Peter Davison
Bodyguard:
Dave Prowse

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