The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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The Krikkit robots open the Wikkit Gate, prompting Arthur and friends to visit their world

The Krikkit robots open the Wikkit Gate, prompting Arthur and friends to visit their planet. Stars Simon Jones. From October 2004.

As Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, Trillian and Slartibarfast helplessly watch, the Krikkit Robots open the Wikkit Gate and the planet Krikkit is released from its chronostasis in a mind-hurting instant. 

The Book …. William Franklyn
Arthur Dent …. Simon Jones
Ford Prefect …. Geoff McGivern
Marvin …. Stephen Moore
Trillian …. Susan Sheridan
Zaphod Beeblebrox …. Mark Wing-Davey
Eddie the Computer …. Roger Gregg
Slartibartfast …. Richard Griffiths
 Dominic Hawksley : Acting (adult) Krikkit Commander
 Dispatcher …. Bob Golding
 Krikkit Man One …. Michael Fenton Stevens
 Krikkit Man Two …. Philip Pope
 Announcer …. John Marsh

Written by Douglas Adams
Music by Philip Pope and Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens
Adapted and directed by Dirk Maggs

Producer:  Helen Chattwell and Bruce Hyman

An Above the Title production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in October 2004.

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Cult sci-fi comedy based on Douglas Adams's book, Life, the Universe and Everything.

Third series of the cult science fiction comedy, based on Douglas Adams's book, Life, the Universe and Everything.

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