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Publisher's Summary
Don’t panic! The Hitchhiker’s saga returns once again with a full-cast dramatisation of Mostly Harmless, the fifth book in Douglas Adams’s famous ‘trilogy in five parts’.
While frequent flyer Arthur Dent searches the universe for his lost love, Ford Prefect discovers a disturbing blast from the past at The Hitchhiker’s Guide HQ. Meanwhile, on one of many versions of Earth, a blonder, more American Trillian gets tangled up with a party of lost aliens having an identity crisis. And just when Arthur thinks he has found his true vocation on the backwater planet of Lamuella, the original Trillian turns up with more than a little spanner in the works. A stolen ship, a dramatic stampede and a new and sinister Guide lead to a race to save the Earth...again. But this time, will they succeed?
Simon Jones returns as Arthur, Geoffrey McGivern as Ford, Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox, Susan Sheridan as Trillian, Sandra Dickinson as Tricia McMillan, and Stephen Moore as Marvin. William Franklyn is the Book, Rula Lenska is also the Book and Samantha Béart is Random. Guest stars include Miriam Margolyes, Griff Rhys Jones, John Challis, Roy Hudd, Saeed Jaffrey, and Jonathan Pryce.
This extended edition features 40 minutes of material not heard on BBC Radio 4.
Want to learn more about the new Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie? Listen to this interview with Robbie Stamp, close friend of Douglas Adams and executive producer of the film.
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- W. Seligman
- 10-13-05
Finally, what I was waiting for
If you listened to the previous BBC radio productions of Douglas Adams "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series (including the "Tertiary Phase" and the "Quandary Phase"), you've probably already decided to complete the story by getting the "Quintessential Phase." You're in for a treat.
In my reviews of the previous two "phases", I said that portions were over-produced and too faithful an adaptation of the novels. All four radio episodes that make up the "Quintessential Phase" are free of those problems. Well, mostly free; there are one or two spots when there's too much going on. But they are brief, and you can figure things out afterwards.
If you've read the fifth book in the HHG series, "Mostly Harmless," you know that Adams ended the series on a depressing note. It was a clear message to his readers: that's the end of the story, there will be no more.
The radio series includes that ending. I listened to it... then saw on my iPod that there was still ten minutes of audio left to go. Huh?
I don't know if this was Adams' intent before he died, or a decision on the part of the writer who adapted the series for radio, but the radio story goes on. It ends on a glad note, not a sour one as in "Mostly Harmless." I laughed out loud at the inventiveness of it, for the first time since I started listening to the "phases." I don't mean to imply that the rest of the radio series is humorless, but I'd read all the books and was already familiar with the jokes. This was new... and funny.
It is a fitting celebration to the end of the story, and a touching tribute to Douglas Adams' creation. If you're fan of HHG, it's worth getting this audiobook for the ending alone. It even explains the transition between the end of the second BBC HHG radio series, and the start of the "Tertiary Phase." A neat trick!
I hope that someday Audible will make the first two BBC radio productions of HHG available, so new listeners can hear all five in sequence.
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- Sam
- 03-10-12
Very Splendid And Worthwhile!
For me, each version of The Hitchhiker's Guide, as it was translated from one medium to another and back again, possesses its own unique charm. Detailed comparative studies can be, should be, and probably have been, made of the differences and variations between the radio, television, book, record album, computer game and - sure, what the hell - film translations of this most endearing and enlightening franchise, and i imagine such studies would prove enjoyable in their own right. The author's hand is evident in each, ensuring that his vision remains undiminished and undiluted.
Those who yearn for continuity, whether in story or performance, should not be disappointed. Most of the original cast are here, laying it down as solid as ever, with some fine additions picked up along the way. (i confess that i did not originally dig the television version of Trillian, but she makes the scene, for very good reason that becomes clear as the story unfolds, shines as brightly as the others, and i cannot imagine how this could have worked without her.) Rula Lenska returns, with mystical intensity and cosmic scope. Fans of Absolutely Fabulous should be notified that Joanna Lumley and Jane Horrocks appear in this and/or preceding Phases, along with Stephen Fry and other very cool folk, and some americans, i think, as well as an actor whose voice i had not heard much of before, one Douglas Adams, of whom great things may be expected in future lives. But i digress. The storyline of these Phases is consistent with the radio serieses, which form the first two, and this most Quintessential of Phases comprises a kind of paraconsistency with some of the other mediumses through which this saga has passed.
It could be argued that the latter Phases seem to accelerate to a point at which it becomes difficult for the listener to follow just what is happening, that the fine details and elaborately explanatory sidebars get lost. (i for one could have done with a bit more of Old Thrashbarg myself, but i am probably alone in this and rightly so.) But this treatment is perfect for the story's own internal metaphysick; it could even be said that it counterpoints the surrealism of the underlying metaphor, and rewards multiple listenings with profound and vivid insights. Me, i just kind of like stuff that i don't get all of the first time through, and fans of the Firesign Theatre albums might appreciate this quality of replayability.
Of paramount importance, however, is that this is especially recommended for those who finished the book Mostly Harmless and felt cheated out of a satisfactory conclusion to this long-running and diversely presented chronicle. That satisfactory conclusion is here. In the same format in which it began. With such deft flourish of ease that one cannot help but wonder if that was exactly the author's intent all along. It is right. It works. And no one has to get nailed to anything.
If anyone finds this review helpful, i'd be surprised.
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- Kenneth
- 07-05-09
I Never Wanted it To Stop
With the death of Douglas Adams any hope of another radio series died with him. I loved listening to the Hitchhiker's Guide broadcast because there was nothing like it. It did something the books could not, it brought a voice to the characters I loved and loathed. Now 9 years after his death his words are still entertaining and thought provoking. The actors offer one of the best audio performances I have ever heard.
Now to the sad part. Knowing that there are no more plans for the radio series, there is a 6th book in the making, it was bittersweet listening to the last episode. There has never been a series like The Hitchhiker's Guide and there will probably never be another.
So here is to Douglas Adams, you are missed.
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- Raul
- 10-13-05
surprisingly great , even better than the book
this dramatization is great it moves fast and has some minor changes to keep it under 3 hrs.
if you know the book mostly harmless, you know that it is the darkest of all the series. this adaptation is very enjoyable.
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- CrunchySocks
- 07-20-16
Trying too hard
Not as good as the previous phases. Just didn't flow as well. Still a nice wrap up.
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- D. M. Hutchins
- 05-12-22
Beautiful!
If you've gotten this far in the radio series, there's no reason to stop now! This installment was not only just as humorous and mind-bending as all the previous ones, it even ended in such a way as to patch up the heart that the Quandary Phase broke 💖 I honestly had happy tears in my eyes at the end. It was so moving! And with all the probability and multiversal stuff that's been thrown around since the very beginning, it was perfectly believable, even if it was different from the original novel.
This ends the material I had some familiarity with (even if I had forgotten most of it). Next, the Hexagonal Phase, which I have absolutely no idea about. I haven't read the book it's based on yet (though I do have it ready in my library!), all I know is that it was posthumously written by another author. I'm actually quite looking forward to it!
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- Kirgi
- 03-14-22
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I loved it I had forgotten that Auther had a daughter
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- A. West
- 05-25-19
A great ending to the wacky adventures!
This final Hitchhikers radio program was as much fun as the others with great performances from the cast of regulars. In fact I like the ending that was presented here better than the novel version. Although you'll have to listen to it to understand what I mean!
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- Nakul Shenoy
- 11-27-18
The last brings the best!
This is last part (five of five) of the Hitchhiker's Guide radio plays. Just simply loved this entire series of the Hitchhiker's Guide, being the original BBC radio series. I recommend the whole series wholeheartedly!
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- Mr. Sam
- 11-06-18
Dirk Maggs is great at adapting Douglas Adams.
The writing and cast for this adaptation of the Douglas Adams novel, Mostly Harmless, was great. Highly recommended.
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- Lee Grant
- 10-06-11
So long and thanks for all the laughs...sorry!
Fabulous.
Stunning performances you've come to expect from the well-oiled (in all senses I would imagine) machine that is the Hitchhiker's cast. New additions Samantha Béart and Griff Rhys Jones also stand out.
It's a complex narrative that is rendered beautifully smooth for the casual listener - you really can listen to this again and again; real value for money.
A lovely few twists at the end to give a slightly varied ending to the books but wasn't it always so!
A necessary addition to your audiobook collection.
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- Ibrahim G.
- 06-11-20
Excellent story but let down by poor mixing
I have always enjoyed the Douglas Adams trilogy of hitchhikers guide and was very eager to get the dramas on Audible. Imagine my surprise and irritation therefore when I was able to enjoy the first three dramas in the series in full stereo sound yet the quandary and quintessential phases have only been mixed and mastered in mono. Not to be daunted I purchased the CDs and was pleasantly surprised that they are in full stereo so I can only imagine this is a problem with the audible production. I have raised this issue with customer services that I am told that the BBC will not represent a higher quality version of this recording so therefore I am urging them to do so so that we can get the full enjoyment from these dramas as they were meant to be heard.
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- S.D.Sykes
- 05-08-18
It’s in mono
Well paced, with wonderful acting and a well rounded storyline. What more could you ask? Well, you could ask that it would be in stereo, but it isn’t. This item is sadly only in mono, which badly detracts from the experience. The other titles i have in the series are in stereo, so it appears just a problem with the Quintessential phase.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-06-18
Fucking love this one it was the best
I fucking love this one started out crap but I really do use one of my favourite ones of all time and I learned to listen to it 15 times every goddamn day it was that good
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- Michael D Hewitt
- 03-10-15
Timeless classic
By far the greatest radio series ever produced and certainly well worth the cost of the audiobook
Simply the best
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- Anonymous User
- 05-02-23
Brilliant
I have listened over and over to all 6 series, the wit, the characterisation the acting and the genius of Douglas is amazing
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- Josh
- 01-18-23
very good radio show.
loved it. very good. great story. funny characters and a pan galactic gargle blaster or two to boot
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- Mr. David A. Jenkins
- 11-29-22
Always sad when it ends
I have spent most of my adult life listening to Hitch and always hope for more. Not to be even with the EG effort.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-10-22
The audio quality is good
Didn't notice any difference with the previous instalments. Only the sample was weird to my ear. The audiobook itself was as pleasant as the previous four...
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- Southyorks1234
- 01-29-22
Fantastic as ever
Thoroughly recommend any of this series. Definitely listen to these BBC dramatised versions over the audiobook version. They are brilliantly done!!!
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- Typhus.
- 05-12-22
The last of the great.
As I have all of these audible stories I intend to listen to them all many times, again one if the greatest stories of all time.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-27-21
The story continues
It makes you realise just how powerful the radio format was and can still be, provided its got an audience, haha. Great fun and wonderful characters, brilliant story all produced to provide a mind boggling listening experience.
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