Sitcom Geeks

Sitcom Geeks: Episode 42 - John Lloyd

James and Dave celebrate Episode 42 by discussing Life, the Universe and Everything with comedy legend and original Hitchhiker's Guide co-writer John Lloyd. A funny and touching tour of Douglas Adams's brain - plus 40 years of John's great creation, The News Quiz.

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  • Published: 16th February 2017
  • Length: 47 mins
  • Size: 65.1mb

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