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The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

on BBC Radio 4 FM

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)

Contributors

Written By:
Douglas Adams.
Producer:
Geoffrey Perkins.
The Book:
Peter Jones
Zapliod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Marvin:
Stephen Moore
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect and Frogstar Robot:
Geoffrey McGivern
Assistant Arcturan Pilot:
Bill Paterson
The Captain, the receptionist and the lift:
David Tate
Roosta:
Alan Ford

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