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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy: Secondary Phase

By: Douglas Adams
Narrated by: Mark Wing-Davey, Peter Jones, Stephen Moore, Susan Sheridan, Geoffrey McGivern, Simon Jones
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A dynamic remastering of the second BBC Radio 4 full-cast serial – Fit the Seventh to Fit the Twelfth – which spawned a phenomenal hitchhiking legend

The second original series of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy remastered by Dirk Maggs (director of the Tertiary, Quandary and Quintessential Phases) to give a full, vibrant sound, now with Philip Pope’s version of the familiar theme tune and specially re-recorded announcements by John Marsh.

Stranded on Prehistoric Earth since the end of the first series, Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect are once again trying to hitch their way off the planet. Zaphod finds his visit to the offices of the Guide rudely interrupted by Frogstar fighters, who further threaten to feed him to the Total Perspective Vortex. Eventually reunited, the three fetch up on the planet Brontitall and discover the indigenous species in something of a flap. Arthur meets Lintilla (several of her), Marvin gets to be a hero once again, and there is a meeting with the Man in the Shack who apparently runs the Universe…

Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey, Stephen Moore and a full supporting cast star in these BBC Radio 4 episodes.

Also included is a bonus 50-minute interview with Douglas Adams –who died in 2001 – in which he discusses his career and work.

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it is great as I remember from listening to my BBC Radio when i was young

one of the best sci-fi books of all time

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Too good to put into words. Truly a classic - from the 80's but surely timeless.

Love at first hearing, now it's all flooding back

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Douglas Adams was the most hoopiest frood in the galaxy. Life the universe and everything. DON'T PANIC

Share and Enjoy

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An entertaining far fetched bundle of laughs. Well performed by all. A great remedy for a miserable day.

A cheerful listen.

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This phase of the story is probably the most disjointed and 'stand alone' of the whole series.

The reasons for this are well documented (try Wikipedia if you don't know) but it is still wonderfully enjoyable.

It's also the final time that you'll hear Peter Jones as the book for the entire phase.

Highlights are Zaphod Beeblebrox IV and the nightclub on Ursa Minor however my favourite line in this phase (and possible all the phases) is Ford's line to Zaphod right at the end about respect.

Listen carefully for the Bee Gees!

Bizarre and Bonkers

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