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The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

by Douglas Adams
Adapted in six parts from the BBC Radio series
Starring Simon Jones and David Dixon and the voice of Peter Jones
featuring Joe Melia and Martin Benson

Arthur Dent is not convinced when his best friend, Ford Prefect, tells him that the world is about to end in 12 minutes. Should he remain lying in front of the bulldozers intent on demolishing his house to make way for a bypass? Or should he accept the offer of rescue from Ford, who reveals that he is an alien from the planet of Betelgeuse (pronounced Bee-tle-jooce), and not from Guildford after all?
(The award-winning Radio programme can be heard on Radio 4: Wed 12.27 pm)

Contributors

Writer:
Douglas Adams
Radiophonic Music:
Paddy Kingsland
Film Cameraman:
Ken Willicombe
Film Editor:
Mike Robotham
Designer:
Andrew Howe-Davies
Associate Producer:
John Lloyd
Producer:
Alan J.W. Bell
Voice of the Book:
Peter Jones
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
Ford Prefect:
David Dixon
Mr Prosser:
Joe Melia
Barman:
Steve Conway
Vogon Captain:
Martin Benson
Source: Radio Times

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