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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Primary Phase (Dramatised)

By: Douglas Adams
Narrated by: Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey, Susan Sheridan, Stephen Moore, full cast
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Summary

A dynamic remastering of the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast serial - Fit the First to Fit the Sixth - which spawned a phenomenal hitchhiking legend.

The original series of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, remastered by Dirk Maggs (director of the Tertiary, Quandary and Quintessential Phases) to give a full, vibrant sound, now with Philip Pope’s version of the familiar theme tune and specially re-recorded announcements by John Marsh.

Join Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, Trillian, Zaphod Beeblebrox and Marvin the Paranoid Android in their first series of adventures as they witness the destruction of Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass, stumble upon the ancient planet of Magrathea, dine at the Restaurant at the End of the Universe and seek an answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and everything.

Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey, Susan Sheridan, Stephen Moore and a full supporting cast star in these BBC Radio 4 episodes.

A special 55-minute bonus programme, Douglas Adams's Guide to the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, explores the genesis of the radio series and its incredible success, with contributions from the original cast and production team.

Audio files were replaced in April 2021.

©2008 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2008 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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I loved this & so did my 10 yr old

We laughed all the way through, we’ll worth a credit. Humour works on many levels

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Iconic, Hilarious, a Must Have

This original cast recording of Adams’ Sci Fi classic is simply serotonin him an audiofile. I recommend this to everyone and fulfils it’s brief of preventing panic.

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Stunningly brilliant!

Douglas Adams ensures that I can listen to this time after time, it just never gets old.

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A good travel guide? YES

A truly Great Guide for anybody wanting to travel before setterling down and starting to learn maths 😂🤣

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Classic

This book is good, you may think other books are good but they're just peanuts compared to this.

If you've not heard of this classic then where have you been, hiding under a rock? It's the best bang since the big one.

None of the above make sense? Don't panic! Listen and all well become clear.

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Brilliant !

Remember listening to this as a child. Absolutely brilliant comedy. Britain at its comedic best !

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great listen

really good listen I love all the characters. they are all different. well worth it.

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A classic.

A stellar cast and witty writing.
A must-listen for anyone with a passing interest in science fiction and/or comedy. Bring a towel.

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Classic but the audio quality is compressed

Brilliant comedy but the audio compression here makes some of the distant voices and sound very flurgled!

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I never tire of listening to Hitchhiker's!!

Really well played narrative to one of the greatest stories!

I especially loved the ending

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