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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Arthur Dent (Simon Jones)
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

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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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Simon Jones Arthur Dent
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 6
David Dixon Ford Prefect
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 6
Sandra Dickinson Trillian
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  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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Mark Wing-Davey Zaphod Beeblebrox
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  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 5
David Learner Marvin
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  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 4
Stephen Moore Marvin (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 4
Peter Jones The Book (Voice)
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Douglas Adams Unhappy Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
 1
Geoffrey Beevers Number Three
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 1
Colin Bennett Zarquon
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
 1
Martin Benson Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz (Vogon Constructor Fleet Captain)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
 2
Rayner Bourton Newscaster
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 2
Antony Carrick Lunkwill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
 1
Steve Conway Barman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
 1
Michael Cule Vogon Guard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
 1
Timothy Davies Fook
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
 1
Peter Davison Dish of the Day
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
 1
Barry Frank Warren Hotblack Desiato
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
 1
Jon Glover Management Consultant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 1
Colin Jeavons Max Quordlepleen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
 1
David Leland Majikthise
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
 1
Jack May Garkbit (Head Waiter)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
 1
Charles McKeown Vroomfondel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
 1
Joe Melia Mr Prosser
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
 1
Aubrey Morris Captain
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 1
Gil Morris Gag Halfrunt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
 1
Andrew Mussell Alien
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
 1
David Neville Number Two
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 1
Beth Porter Marketing Girl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 1
David Prowse (as Dave Prowse) Bodyguard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
 1
Cleo Rocos Alien
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
 1
David Rowlands Hairdresser
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 1
Matthew Scurfield Number One
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
 1
Marc Smith Bang Bang
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
 1
Richard Vernon Slartibartfast
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
 2
Matt Zimmerman Shooty
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
 1
Valentine Dyall Deep Thought (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
 1
Stephen Moore Whale (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
 1
David Tate Eddie (Computer on the Heart of Gold) (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
 2
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Douglas Adams Writer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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John Lloyd Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Alan J. W. Bell Director
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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Alan J. W. Bell Producer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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John Lloyd Associate Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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Glenn Hyde Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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Ian Williams Editor
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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Mike Robotham Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
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Andrew Howe-Davies Production Designer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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Dee Robson Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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Paddy Kingsland Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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Bernie Leadon Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Fit The First
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fit The Second
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Fit The Third
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Fit The Fifth
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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Tom Yardley-Jones Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fit The Fourth
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fit The Sixth
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