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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Douglas Adams's comic sci-fi creation returns to where it all began, 麻豆社 Radio 4, in a live transmission from London's Radio Theatre. Stars Simon Jones.

Some of the most enduring characters ever created for radio will be heard in a special, live broadcast from London's 麻豆社 Radio Theatre, as part of Character Invasion.

The two-headed smooth-talking alien Zaphod Beeblebrox, bemused Earthling Arthur Dent, and Marvin the Paranoid Android will relive some of their adventures, with a very special appearance by the original producer John Lloyd as The Voice of the Book.

Adapted and Directed by Dirk Maggs

Producer: David Morley
A Perfectly Normal production for 麻豆社 Radio 4.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Sat 29 Mar 2014 10:15
麻豆社 Radio 4

  • Enlightening facts for old and new fans alike.

  • Hear the original Douglas Adams's cult science fiction radio comedy series.

  • Find out more about Radio 4's Character Invasion

  • WARNING: The game will kill you frequently. It's a bit mean like that.

Credits

Arthur Dent Simon Jones
Zaphod Beeblebrox Mark Wing-Davey
Marvin the Paranoid Android Stephen Moore
Trillian Sue Sheridan
Ford Prefect Geoffrey McGivern
The Voice of the Book John Lloyd
Director Dirk Maggs
Adaptor Dirk Maggs
Author Douglas Adams

Broadcast

  • Sat 29 Mar 2014 10:15
    麻豆社 Radio 4

Character Invasion: Live Blog

The invasion - as it happens!

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