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The Vogons make an unwelcome return, Zaphod holds a seance and Arthur's tea quest paralyses the ship. With Peter Jones. From 1978.

The Vogons make an unwelcome return, Zaphod holds a sΓ©ance, and Arthur's quest for tea paralyses the ship.

Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy following the misadventures of hapless human Arthur Dent.

The Book …. Peter Jones
Arthur Dent …. Simon Jones
Ford Prefect …. Geoffrey McGivern
Zaphod Beeblebrox …. Mark Wing-Davey
Eddie …. David Tate
Marvin ….Stephen Moore
The Nutrimat Machine …. Leueen Willoughby
Vogon Captain …. Bill Wallis
Zaphod Beeblebrox IV …. Richard Goolden

Radiophonic sound and music by Paddy Kingsland.

Producer: Geoffrey Perkins

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 1978.

30 minutes

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