Interesting episode last night in that Arthur and Ford did not appear - it was all Zaphod and new characters.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Radio) Page 5
It concerns me that anyone under 40 might be missing some of the references in this. For instance, Hillman Hunter.
Quote: Nogget @ October 16 2009, 8:05 AM BSTIt concerns me that anyone under 40 might be missing some of the references in this. For instance, Hillman Hunter.
Yes, that's one I missed. I'll have to look it up.
No need to look it up. It's an old make of car, as was a Ford Prefect.
But there might be other, less obvious references which remain obscure.
Penguin has the first 23 pages available to download here:
http://www.penguin.co.uk/static/cs/uk/0/penguin_tasters/index.html
My God - now it really is going too far - a sympathetic Vogon?
I'm enjoying it now, it has some of the charm of the earliest work.
I'm increasingly enjoying it. Last night's broadcast was good, and the bit of the book I've seen reads well.
Yes, last night's episode was interesting, because Zaphod was the only main character in the reading.
Episode ONE is on BBC 4 Extra Radio and has 5 days left to be listened to.
They're 30 minute episodes so you why not lend an ear?... Hasn't been broadcast in 10 years, so this is a true radio event.
C'mon, you know you want to listen!