Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1978) | Fit the Fifth

Based on Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Sent to find the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe and Everything, Arthur Dent and his companion have been cornered by two humane cops who, nevertheless, have left them in a certain death situation.

Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content

Type: Adaptation
Channel: BBC Radio 4
Duration: 29'31''
Broadcast date: 1978

Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Literary Resource

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