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Arthur discovers his input to the history of Brontitall. Ford and Zaphod fall onto a huge bird. With Peter Jones. From 1980.

Arthur discovers his unique contribution to the history of Brontitall. And a close encounter for Ford and Zaphod...

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
Bird One …. Ronald Baddiley
The Wise Old Bird …. John Le Mesurier
Bird Two …. John Baddeley
Lintilla …. Rula Lenska

Radiophonic sound and music by Paddy Kingsland.

Producer: Geoffrey Perkins

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 1980.

30 minutes

Last on

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