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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)

TV Series ★ 8.0 33 min

Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Don't Panic! The story of Arthur Dent, an average Englishman whose life was spared by his friend, who turned out to be an alien, while the planet Earth is destroyed. His friend tells him about the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a guide with anything you ever needed, and wanted to know. They travel across the galaxy, meeting friendly, and not so friendly characters in order to find the great question (the answer being 42).

Douglas Adams Creator Douglas Adams Writer Alan J.W. Bell Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 5, 1981
Runtime
33 min
Rating
TV-PG
IMDb
tt0081874
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
BBC

Themes

Cast

Simon Jones Simon Jones Arthur Dent David Dixon David Dixon Ford Prefect Peter Jones Peter Jones The Book

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy about?
Don't Panic! The story of Arthur Dent, an average Englishman whose life was spared by his friend, who turned out to be an alien, while the planet Earth is destroyed. His friend tells him about the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a guide with anything you ever needed, and wanted to know. They travel across the galaxy, meeting friendly, and not so friendly characters in order to find the great question (the answer being 42).
Who created The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was created by Douglas Adams, Alan J.W. Bell.
Who stars in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy stars Simon Jones, David Dixon, Peter Jones.
When was The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy released?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 1981 comedy, sci-fi & fantasy series.
Where can I watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
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