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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  • TV Series
  • 1981
  • TV-PG
  • 2h 32m
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
Arthur Dent and his friend Ford Prefect escape the destruction of Earth only to face incredible trials, tribulations and adventures in space and time.
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Arthur Dent and his friend, Ford Prefect, escape the destruction of Earth, only to face incredible trials, tribulations and adventures in space and time.Arthur Dent and his friend, Ford Prefect, escape the destruction of Earth, only to face incredible trials, tribulations and adventures in space and time.Arthur Dent and his friend, Ford Prefect, escape the destruction of Earth, only to face incredible trials, tribulations and adventures in space and time.

  • Stars
    • Simon Jones
    • David Dixon
    • Peter Jones
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,015
    632
    • Stars
      • Simon Jones
      • David Dixon
      • Peter Jones
    • 86User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 5 wins total

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    Simon Jones and Joe Melia in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
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    Sandra Dickinson, David Dixon, Simon Jones, and Mark Wing-Davey in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
    Sandra Dickinson, David Dixon, Simon Jones, Jack May, and Mark Wing-Davey in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
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    Simon Jones
    Simon Jones
    • Arthur Dent
    David Dixon
    • Ford Prefect
    Peter Jones
    Peter Jones
    • The Book
    Sandra Dickinson
    Sandra Dickinson
    • Trillian
    Mark Wing-Davey
    Mark Wing-Davey
    • Zaphod Beeblebrox
    Stephen Moore
    Stephen Moore
    • Marvin…
    David Learner
    • Marvin
    David Tate
    • Eddie…
    Martin Benson
    Martin Benson
    • Vogon Captain
    Richard Vernon
    Richard Vernon
    • Slartibartfast
    Rayner Bourton
    Rayner Bourton
    • Newscaster
    Joe Melia
    Joe Melia
    • Mr. Prosser
    Jack May
    Jack May
    • Garkbit (Head Waiter)
    Steve Conway
    • Barman
    Aubrey Morris
    Aubrey Morris
    • Captain
    Colin Jeavons
    Colin Jeavons
    • Max Quordlepleen
    Antony Carrick
    Antony Carrick
    • Lunkwill
    Cleo Rocos
    • Alien
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    • Trivia
      The wardrobe crew were shocked to discover, halfway through filming, that only one dressing robe had been purchased for Arthur, and the line had been discontinued by the manufacturer. The cast & crew were then ordered to be particularly gentle with the robe for the remainder of production. Towards the end of the series, it was rumored that a second series would be made, and when shooting wrapped the robe was locked away to preserve it in case it would be needed again.
    • Goofs
      The person operating Zaphod's third arm can be seen on multiple occasions.
    • Quotes

      Arthur Dent: You know, I've always had this feeling there was some greater purpose.

      Slartibartfast: No, that's just ordinary paranoia. Everybody in the Universe has that.

      Arthur Dent: Well if everyone has it, then perhaps it means something...

    • Crazy credits
      Animator Kevin Davies, credited from episodes four to six, receives a different, humorous title each time. The job titles are: Mouse Trainer, Milliways Catering and Bath Superintendent.
    • Alternate versions
      At the time of filming, BBC policy was that all comedy shows should have a laugh track. The first two episodes were played to an audience of 100 people to record the laugh track, but it was never broadcast in this form.
    • Connections
      Featured in Did You See..?: Episode #1.9 (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Journey of the Sorcerer
      (title music)

      Written by Bernie Leadon

      Arranged by Tim Souster

    User reviews86

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    One of my favorite stories of all time!
    I first listened to the BBC radio broadcast and loved it. Later I read all the books in the series and became a fan for life.

    This series follows the books and radio broadcast almost word for word but as someone pointed out earlier, like most books, your own imagination makes it better, provided you have one. I must say though, being a long time fan, a friend bought me this series on two VHS cassettes which included a paper back copy of the 1st book and have to say, I did enjoy it.

    The movie that was made in 2005 was a huge disappointment so if you want to watch it, instead of reading or listening to it. I definitely recommend this series.
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    • winstonmtaylor
    • Aug 29, 2013

    FAQ3

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (web project by Douglas Adams)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis
    • Filming locations
      • St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK(Clay Pits for planet Magrathea)
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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