The remaining books in Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker's masterpiece as finally dramatised for radio, where it all began
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Further Radio Scripts
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Twenty-five years after the original radio series of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy exploded into the public consciousness, the further exploits of its bewildered hero Arthur Dent were finally adapted for radio by Dirk Maggs, in part using drafts written by Douglas Adams before his death. The resulting fourteen completely new episodes were produced by Above the Title Productions and broadcast on BBC Radio 4, with nearly all of the original cast reunited for recording. These scripts brilliantly bring to life the last three books in Adams' perennially popular Hitchhiker series: Life, the Universe and Everything; So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish; and Mostly Harmless. Dirk Maggs supplies notes which highlight original Adams material and explain how the cast, special effects and music were directed. The scripts are introduced by Simon Jones, who played Arthur Dent in both the original and the recent radio series, as well as in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy television series. Douglas Adams first conceived The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for radio and it is an honour to his memory that all five Hitchhiker novels have now been adapted for this medium. These scripts exemplify the freshness of perspective, humour and perspicacity that epitomize the work of Douglas Adams. They will be loved by fans and those new to Hitchhiker’s alike.
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Douglas Adams created all manifestations of Hitchhiker's: radio, novels, TV, computer game, stage adaptations, comic book, bath towel and, finally, he posthumously shares the writing credit for the movie. He died in 2001 and is sadly missed.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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When I originally listened to the HHGTTG in the 80s, I listened to it countless times, each time picking up on a new thread of the story, discovering more jokes and catch lines. This, as with the 3rd and 4rd phases, is in the same vein. You need to listen to it several times to really appreciate it.
Brilliant stuff, and about time.
Brilliant stuff, and about time.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Stretch
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It's quite an undertaking to draw to a close a cult sage that spans four decades, but the BBC manages to pull it off in fine style.
Part of the attraction of listening to this is not just the assured performances of the 'original' cast, (Geoffery McGivern and Simon Jones are completely at home as Ford and Arthur) but recognising the other less central characters and the familiar voices behind them.
The last phase not only manages to neatly tie up all loose ends from all other series, but also be a less downbeat finale than the book was. To get the benefit of this, though, you have to listen to the Hollywood happy ending which is unexpected to those familiar with the book. It works, but takes a leap of faith to hope that it is as the author would want it.
Nice to hear Douglas Adams one more time, too.
Over all, a joy to behold.
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What can say other than fantastic. I heard the first broadcast of the The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in 1978 on the radio.. and was hooked then.. Douglas Admas' observation on us human thingies and our stange and weird behaviours is probably more spot on and full of wisdom than any religious, theological or philosophical treatise ever written or handed down!! I think I've been reprogrammed to be like Colin - oh so blissfully happy!! And 42 really is the answer to life the Universe and Everything.... but what was the question again??
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Quintessential phase!
The best one yet, loved it, have it on my iPod and listen to it all of the time, a great audio-book!
Published 15 months ago by morgi11
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wierd...
good but wierd...i like the surrealness of it (if thats even a word... :P) i love the ideas that doug had to be honest!
Published 20 months ago by Katie
4.0 out of 5 stars
'just the nicest of all possible things, may I sit on your lap?'
For something that was cleverly pared down to a few brief episodes there was the inclusion of a most unwelcome, happy, ending that was totally unnecessary and ultimately spoilt the... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2011 by P Treneary
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Good finish to the series, but felt rushed.
This is a good finale to the radio series, not perfect but pretty enjoyable and with some good humour. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2011 by A. Davis
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly Harmless . . .
. . . but is that what we really want from our H2G2?
The Zarniwoop/Bird sequences are maddeningly ill-executed and suffer from chasms in logic and continuity, which throws the... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2005 by Mr. A. D. H. Lowe
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Quintessential not essential
While the universe apparently has no boundaries, the same cannot be said of the shelf-life of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2005 by T. Neile
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