The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 1981
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Television adaptation of the highly successful sci-fi radio sitcom and comic novel, created by Douglas Adams. Also features Simon Jones, David Dixon, Sandra Dickinson, Mark Wing-Davey, David Learner and more.
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Hitchhiker's Guide limited edition novel collection published
A limited edition, deluxe box set of all five Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy novels is being published for Towel Day 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd May 2023H2G2: how the new TV series can get it right
Looking ahead to the Hulu adaptation of Douglas Adams' classic, here's what the showrunners can learn from previous adaptations....
James Hunt, Den Of Geek, 5th August 2019Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy to be re-made in America
A new TV version of Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy is in the works. It's being made for American streaming service Hulu.
British Comedy Guide, 25th July 2019The 12 best worst poets on TV
Including Baldrick, Guy Secretan and the Vogons.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 6th October 2016Book review: The Frood by Jem Roberts
It is a shock to realise Douglas Adams would be barely into his sixties if he were alive even now. This is a fitting tribute to a giant of comic literature, taken from us far too early.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 17th July 2015Mysterious new Dr Who picture includes H2G2 reference
The picture features three small Tardis-blue glass bottles, one of which has a label described in the post as "*almost* too small to read" - but we've managed, and it's a pretty interesting inscription.
It says: "Answer to the question of life, the universe and everything in the galaxy," accompanied by strange (and possibly Gallifreyan) symbols as well as the words "Part 10". But what could it all mean?
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 6th July 2015Hitchhiker's Guide TV series two: What might have been
Some of the ideas Douglas Adams had for the never-made second TV series of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy were revealed last night. His thoughts included getting rid of Zaphod Beeblebrox's second head - which never looked convincing with the 1980s special effects and BBC budgets - and building up the role of Trillian, the only major female character in the story.
Chortle, 11th November 2014Celebrating The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
Zoe provides an introduction to the TV version of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, a television series unlike any other...
Zoe Bond, Den Of Geek, 16th January 2013Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy tour announced
It has been revealed that the original cast of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy are to tour the acclaimed sci-fi comedy next year.
British Comedy Guide, 25th April 2011