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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Secondary Phase

Fit The Tenth

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Arthur discovers his unique contribution to the history of Brontitall. And a close encounter for Ford and Zaphod...

Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy following the misadventures of hapless human Arthur Dent.

The Book …. Peter Jones
Arthur Dent …. Simon Jones
Ford Prefect …. Geoffrey McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox …. Mark Wing-Davey
Eddie …. David Tate
Marvin …. Stephen Moore
Bird One …. Ronald Baddiley
The Wise Old Bird …. John Le Mesurier
Bird Two …. John Baddeley
Lintilla …. Rula Lenska

Radiophonic sound and music by Paddy Kingsland.

Producer: Geoffrey Perkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1980. Show less

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