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Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Type: Scripted

Rating: 8.1/10

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

TV SERIES 1981 1 SEASON

Overview

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).

This production, originally released in 1981, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.1 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Comedy and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
  • • Produced in United Kingdom.
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

Alan J.W. Bell

Written By

Douglas Adams

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32 Episodes • Aired 1993-01-01

No season overview provided for this season.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

6 Episodes • Aired 1981-01-05

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