Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1980) | Fit the Tenth

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

In which our heroes have some close encounters with others and themselves.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 29'35''
  • Broadcast date: 1980
Usage

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

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