Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1981) | Episode 4

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

Arthur discovers that mice are actually pan-dimensional beings, earth was a super computer to find the ultimate question and he's about to die.

Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content

Type: Adaptation
Channel: BBC Two
Duration: 30'46''
Broadcast date: 1981

Usage

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

Literary Resource

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