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The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

on BBC Radio 4 FM

A new epic adventure in time and space, including some helpful advice on how to avoid certain death. The show that began with the end of the world continues with Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect stranded on prehistoric earth, and Zaphod Beeblebrox and Marvin thoroughly devoured by a carbon-copy of the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal.

Starring Peter Jones as The Book
with Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox, Stephen Moore as Marvin, Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect/Frogstar Robot, Bill Paterson as Assistant Arcturan Pilot, David Tate as The Captain/Receptionist/The Lift, Alan Ford as Roosta

(Stephen Moore is a National Theatre player)

Contributors

Writer:
Douglas Adams
Radiophonic sound and music by:
Paddy Kingsland
Producer:
Geoffrey Perkins
Arthur Dent:
Simon Jones
The Book:
Peter Jones
Zaphod Beeblebrox:
Mark Wing-Davey
Marvin:
Stephen Moore
Ford Prefect:
Geoffrey McGivern
Assistant Arcturan Pilot:
Bill Paterson
The Captain/Receptionist/The Lift:
David Tate
Roosta:
Alan Ford

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