22:40The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42Why 42? with Matt ParkerBBC Radio 4 Extra Duration: 5 minutes Sun 8th Mar 2020, 22:40 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for yearsThe standup mathematician Matt Parker, from Festival of the Spoken Nerd, delves into the rich significance of the number 42.GenresDramaSciFi & FantasyFactualArts, Culture & the MediaBrandThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 42 Source: BBC Online