The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Primary Phase (Dramatized)

By: Douglas Adams

Narrated by: Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey, Susan Sheridan, Stephen Moore, full cast

Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

A dynamic remastering of the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast serial - Fit the First to Fit the Sixth - which spawned a phenomenal hitchhiking legend.

The original series of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, remastered by Dirk Maggs (director of the Tertiary, Quandary and Quintessential Phases) to give a full, vibrant sound, now with Philip Pope’s version of the familiar theme tune and specially re-recorded announcements by John Marsh.

Join Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, Trillian, Zaphod Beeblebrox and Marvin the Paranoid Android in their first series of adventures as they witness the destruction of Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass, stumble upon the ancient planet of Magrathea, dine at the Restaurant at the End of the Universe and seek an answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and everything.

Peter Jones, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey, Susan Sheridan, Stephen Moore and a full supporting cast star in these BBC Radio 4 episodes.

A special 55-minute bonus programme, Douglas Adams's Guide to the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, explores the genesis of the radio series and its incredible success, with contributions from the original cast and production team.

Audio files were replaced in April 2021.

©2008 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2008 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Tired of not understanding your friends?

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Highly recommended for those that don't get it.

What other book might you compare The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to and why?

Nothing compares, truly unique.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Marvin will make you laugh.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book defined my development into an adult.

Any additional comments?

For those of you that don't get it when your friends make jokes about H2G2, this is an easy way to get the idea. I warn you that once you get a taste you will be hooked. It is a tragedy that Adams didn't live to see the iPad. If Steve Jobs had hired Adams to design the iPad we would have the perfect device.

Worth every Hour!

Any additional comments?

I've had this for about a week... introduced my kids to it, and now, I'm about to starting my THIRD listen!

The background info is also very fun!

"Dramatised" is an Understatement!

My number one concern with the was the quality of the recording. It was frustrating because the sound effects would be so loud but the actual talking would be very quiet. It made the whole story very hard to listen to and really took away from the quality of the story. There were also regular endings to the episodes so you'd have to fast forward through those sections. I would only recommend listening to this version if you are already a true fan of the book.

As good as it gets!

Just simply loved this entire series of the Hitchhiker's Guide, being the original BBC radio series. Highly recommended!

still funny after all these years

loved it...especially chapter 4 very interesting hearing about how the show was made five stars!

I have

Been through at least 10 variations of HGTG. Enjoyed them all. A top 10’all timer

DON'T PANIC!

A fantastic adaptation of one of the most unique pieces of fiction I've come across, and a special treat for those of us who were introduced to the imagination of Douglas Adams through the BBC Television series, since many of the same actors are found here as well.

hitchhiker as good as the hype

Great story and I loved that it was voiced by different actors...The only negative, the music and sound effects were much louder than the actors.

Best since flying circus

This radio program is the best since flying circus. I could not stop listening to is and can't wait to start Secondary Phase.

Excellent Performance

I have always loved this book series, the movie, the radio broadcasts and all. Listening to it dramatized is just pure genius and an amazing listen! An absolute MUST LISTEN if you know anything of this series!!!