Arthur Dent and his friend, Ford Prefect, escape the destruction of Earth, only to face incredible trials, tribulations and adventures in space and time.
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Series Cast Summary
| Peter Jones | ... |
The Book
(6 episodes, 1981)
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| Simon Jones | ... |
Arthur Dent
(6 episodes, 1981)
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David Dixon | ... |
Ford Prefect
(6 episodes, 1981)
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| Sandra Dickinson | ... |
Trillian
(5 episodes, 1981)
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| Mark Wing-Davey | ... |
Zaphod Beeblebrox
(5 episodes, 1981)
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| Stephen Moore | ... |
Marvin
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(5 episodes, 1981)
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David Learner | ... |
Marvin
(4 episodes, 1981)
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David Tate | ... |
Eddie
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(3 episodes, 1981)
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| Martin Benson | ... |
Vogon Captain
(2 episodes, 1981)
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| Richard Vernon | ... |
Slartibartfast
(2 episodes, 1981)
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| Rayner Bourton | ... |
Newscaster
(2 episodes, 1981)
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| Joe Melia | ... |
Mr. Prosser
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Jack May | ... |
Garkbit (Head Waiter)
(1 episode, 1981)
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Steve Conway | ... |
Barman
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Colin Jeavons | ... |
Max Quordlepleen
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Aubrey Morris | ... |
Captain
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Antony Carrick | ... |
Lunkwill
(1 episode, 1981)
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Cleo Rocos | ... |
Alien
(1 episode, 1981)
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Michael Cule | ... |
Vogon Guard
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Matthew Scurfield | ... |
Number One
(1 episode, 1981)
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Timothy Davies | ... |
Fook
(1 episode, 1981)
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Barry Frank Warren | ... |
Hotblack Desiato
(1 episode, 1981)
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Andrew Mussell | ... |
Alien
(1 episode, 1981)
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| David Prowse | ... |
Bodyguard
(1 episode, 1981)
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| David Leland | ... |
Majikthise
(1 episode, 1981)
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David Neville | ... |
Number Two
(1 episode, 1981)
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Gil Morris | ... |
Gag Halfrunt
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Charles McKeown | ... |
Vroomfondel
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Geoffrey Beevers | ... |
Number Three
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Colin Bennett | ... |
Zarquon
(1 episode, 1981)
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Beth Porter | ... |
Marketing Girl
(1 episode, 1981)
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Matt Zimmerman | ... |
Shooty
(1 episode, 1981)
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David Rowlands | ... |
Hairdresser
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Marc Smith | ... |
Bang Bang
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Peter Davison | ... |
Dish of the Day
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Valentine Dyall | ... |
Deep Thought
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Jon Glover | ... |
Management Consultant
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Douglas Adams | ... |
Man in Ocean
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(uncredited)
(2 episodes, 1981)
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Jill Goldston | ... |
Grumpy Londoner
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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John Dair | ... |
Rich Merchant
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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| John Gregg | ... |
Pilot
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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Peter Roy | ... |
Limousine Chauffeur
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Laurie Goode | ... |
Jogger
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Ralph G. Morse | ... |
Young Scientist
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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| Adam Tandy | ... |
Young Conservative
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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Zoe Hendry | ... |
Co-Pilot
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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Susie Silvey | ... |
Handmaiden
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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David Grahame | ... |
Sandwich-Board Man
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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Nicola Critcher | ... |
Handmaiden
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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Lorraine Paul | ... |
Handmaiden
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1981)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1981) (United Kingdom) (tv) (original airing)
- CBS/Fox (1993) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- CBS/Fox (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Encore Entertainment (1998) (United Kingdom) (video) (laserdisc)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United States) (VHS)
- BBC Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- BBC Video (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- ITVX (2023) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
- Pan Vision Oy (2003) (Finland) (DVD)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (United States) (tv) (original US airing)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Camera Revolution (libra technician)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When the Earth is destroyed a Vogon Demolition Fleet to make way for a new hyperspace bypass, Arthur Dent joins his friend Ford Prefect (who turns out to be a researcher for an electronic reference guide called the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) for a galactic voyage on which they meet Marvin, a depressed paranoid android, Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed ex-President of the Galaxy, and a familiar girl, Trillian. Their journey takes them from the remains of Earth to Milliways, the Restaurant at the End of the Universe. Written by Exo |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The wardrobe crew were shocked to discover, halfway through filming, that only one dressing gown had been purchased for Arthur, and the line had been discontinued by the manufacturer. The cast and crew were then ordered to be particularly gentle with the dressing gown for the remainder of production. Towards the end of the series, it was rumoured that a second series would be made, and when shooting wrapped the dressing gown was locked away to preserve it in case it would be needed again. See more » |
| Goofs | The person operating Zaphod's third arm can be seen on multiple occasions. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #1.9 (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Journey of the Sorcerer See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Animator Kevin Davies, credited from episodes four to six, receives a different, humorous title each time. The job titles are: Mouse Trainer, Milliways Catering and Bath Superintendent. See more » |
| Quotes |
Arthur Dent:
You know, I've always had this feeling there was some greater purpose. Slartibartfast: No, that's just ordinary paranoia. Everybody in the Universe has that. Arthur Dent: Well if everyone has it, then perhaps it means something... See more » |