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4 Extra Debut. James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to Douglas Adams about his classic The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. From January 2000.

In a special edition of Bookclub, James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to author Douglas Adams about his classic worldwide bestseller The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Guests include Simon Brett, Geoffrey Perkins and book publisher Nick Webb. The audience ask Douglas Adams questions about comedy, sci-fi and about the creation of his characters and his influences.

From January 2000.

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