The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Fit the Fifth


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A timely explosion on Magrathea fires the crew millions of years forward in time. They arrive in Milliways, the Restaurant at the Edge of the Universe. Marvin is there, having remained on the planet until Milliways was built. Zaphod steals another spaceship. 

Written by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd

Cast: 

  • The Book: Peter Jones
  • Arthur Dent: Simon Jones
  • Ford Prefect: Geoffrey McGivern
  • Zaphod Beeblebrox: Mark Wing-Davey
  • Trillian: Susan Sheridan
  • Garkbit/The Great Prophet Zarquon: Anthony Sharp
  • Compere (Max Quordlepleen): Roy Hudd
  • Marvin the Paranoid Android: Stephen Moore
  • Announcer (uncredited): John Marsh 
  • Music: Melodien by György Ligeti; The Engulfed Cathedral from Snowflakes are Dancing by Isao Tomita; A Rainbow in Curved Air by Terry Riley; Wind on Water from Evening Star by Fripp and Eno.

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    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyBy BBC Radio Four