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Created The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for BBC Radio.

(book) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 1978

(book) The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, 1980

(book) Life, the Universe and Everything, 1982

(book) So long... and Thank's for the Fish, 1984

(book) Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, 1987

(book) The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul, 1987

(book) Mostly Harmless, 1992

Book for The Meaning of Liff

Book for The Further Meaning of Liff

(Non-fiction book w/Mark Carwardine) Last Chance to See

In 2003, his unfinished Doctor Who story "Shada" was adapted for audio format by Big Finish productions with only minimal changes due to the change of lead actor from Tom Baker to Paul McGann. Animation was created to go along with the audio and the program was broadcast on BBCi starting on May 2nd 2003.

Radio appearance: "The Archive Hour". The Bookclub Special: Douglas Adams.

Radio appearance: "Best Footlights Forward". Graeme Garden celebrates the last 50 years of the Cambridge University Footlights Society. With contributions from Clive Anderson, Bill Oddie, John Bird, Eleanor Bron, Douglas Adams and Rory McGrath. Plus extracts of Footlights revues featuring Peter Cook, John Cleese, Fry and Laurie and Emma Thompson.

Radio appearance: "Bookclub Special" - Douglas Adams.

Radio appearance: "For - The Future Of Radio" Pundits, pop stars, professors and personalities including Douglas Adams, Chris Evans, Susan Greenfield, Sir Peter Hall, Maureen Lipman, Jo Wiley and Theodore Zeldin consider some of the exciting possibilities open to radio in the 21st century.

Radio appearance: "The Guide To 20 Years' Hitch-hiking" A celebration of the successful light entertainment show "The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy", with contributions from Douglas Adams, Peter Jones, Stephen Moore, Geoffrey Perkins and Simon Brett.

Radio appearance: "The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Future With Douglas Adams".

Radio: "The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy". Douglas Adams' epic adventure in time and space includes some helpful advice on how to see the Universe for just over 30 Altairian dollars a day. With Peter Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Simon Jones, Bill Wallis and Stephen Moore.

Radio appearance: "The Internet - The Last Twentieth Century Battleground". Douglas Adams offers his vision of the digital future.

Radio appearance: "Music Machine". This week Tommy Pearson talks to four celebrity guests about an album that has played an important role in their listening experiences. Today, he discusses The Beatles' "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" with writer Douglas Adams.

Radio appearance: "Naming The Universe". In five programs, astronomer Heather Couper investigates stories behind the evocative names of our stars and planets. Episode 1: "First Names". Douglas Adams, Paul Murdin and fellow writers and astronomers reflect on the pleasures of stargazing.

Radio: "The News Quiz". Russell Davies, Peter McKay and guests. Produced by Douglas Adams & Danny Greenstone.

Radio appearance: "Peter Jones - A Celebration". A hitchhiker's guide to Peter Jones, as Douglas Adams presents a retrospective of the much-loved comedy writer and performer's work on radio and television. With contributions from Nicholas Parsons, Stephen Fry, Barry Cryer and Miriam Karlin.

Radio appearance: "Radio Fun - The Story Of Radio Comedy". From the hugely influential "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again", right up to Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy".

Radio appearance: "Saturday Night Fry" (talk Show). Guests including Richard Curtis, Douglas Adams and John Sessions join Stephen Fry for conversation, comedy and performance.

Radio appearance: "So Long And Thanks For All The Fish - A Tribute To Douglas Adams".

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