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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Complete Radio Series (Hitchhiker's Guide: Radio Play #1-5)
This really is the ultimate answer to Life, the Universe and Everything all five radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, collected together for the first time in America. From the original Primary and Secondary Phases (corresponding to the books The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and The Restaurant at the End of the Universe), through the Tertiary (Life, th
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(first published 1979)
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I'm a sucker for old radio shows / good radio drama, and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" is one of my favourite books, so it's no surprise that I really, really liked this.
If you're wondering, there are differences between the radio series and the books, and though I prefer the book version of the story, (if you're a H2G2 fan) this dramatization is definitely worth investing your time (about 14 hours).
P.S. I recently got "The Original Hitchhiker Radio Scripts", a kind of a first draft for...more
If you're wondering, there are differences between the radio series and the books, and though I prefer the book version of the story, (if you're a H2G2 fan) this dramatization is definitely worth investing your time (about 14 hours).
P.S. I recently got "The Original Hitchhiker Radio Scripts", a kind of a first draft for...more
(This is the original radio series that lead to the books - amongst other things).
Hysterical! A very fun, very silly listen. The acting and sound effects, so effective. Such clever humour. I also admire how the writer creates a strong sense of place even though all the places we are taken are of course no where at all (or are they?). Still just as entertaining as my early listens years ago, but sadly only 4 stars from me as I find the writing weakens as it enters into the later "phases", and I...more
Hysterical! A very fun, very silly listen. The acting and sound effects, so effective. Such clever humour. I also admire how the writer creates a strong sense of place even though all the places we are taken are of course no where at all (or are they?). Still just as entertaining as my early listens years ago, but sadly only 4 stars from me as I find the writing weakens as it enters into the later "phases", and I...more
Vale la pena escuhar las dos primeras fases porque tienen un desarrollo totalmente diferente al de los libros. De la tercera fase en adelante (hechas después de la muerte de Douglas Adams) la cosa es como en los libros, pero siempre es divertido escuchar la dramatización.
Eso si, el final es extendido y lo llamaré un final más o menos feliz.
Eso si, el final es extendido y lo llamaré un final más o menos feliz.
While not technically a book, it was in the list, and I've read the books that the radio shows are based on. Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Phases are my favourites with Quandary and Quintessential next favourite... I think by the time the series got to these last 2, it was beginning to get a bit old. It became hard to follow in a couple spots, but otherwise was fun.
If you do listen to this, you must be content with listening to English/British/Scottish/Irish/etc. accents from that general isl...more
If you do listen to this, you must be content with listening to English/British/Scottish/Irish/etc. accents from that general isl...more
I have this on cassette. I need the CD really BAD. The cassettes are worn out so bad, they make my auto-stop engage!
If you like Douglas Adams, you need to listen to the original broadcasts... You'll laugh your a$$ off!
If you like Douglas Adams, you need to listen to the original broadcasts... You'll laugh your a$$ off!
I really liked this production of the Hitch-hiker's Guide. I have read the original many times over and it was fun to hear it with sound and voice acting. Due to the format and audience, much of it was cut and edited, but the gist and humor of the story was there.
I love the books. I love the radio series. God do I miss Douglas Adams.
Must listen to series! Then check out the BBC video series too!
Totally different than the books - Excellent nonetheless!
It's genius and one of the truly funny things I've read.
Better than the books!!!
I stumbled upon the original radio series and became a devoted fan - though it took me 30 years to get to the end of the 5th part of this trilogy. As with all things where different media are involved (Radio Series, Book TV Series and Film), each version has differences
This is one of my ultimate favorite! I heard it several times and it still makes me laugh. I actually think it is better than the books. just put it in and enjoy. oh, and the creature was green.
Good to catch up with an old favourite. Interesting to hear it read by the late author. Also interesting to not the differences between the radio, CD book and movie versions
I first heard the "Book" on public radio, and can't read it without hearing these wonderful voices.
I absolutely love this stuff. Nothing hits the spot like some good ole Hitchhiker's guide!
Absolutely brilliant! This collection is a riot and I keep listening over and over again.
Entertainment value is OK - Trying the "Resturant at the end of the Galaxy"
Clever & insightful yet silly science fiction. Dramatized radio performance.
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (1979)
A little indulgence I allowed myself. On cassette in a box.
Wonderful to listen too even if you have read the bookd.
Old BBC Radio Series...brilliant work!
Actually listened to. Amazing
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Douglas Noël Adams was an English author, comic radio dramatist, and musician. He is best known as the author of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Hitchhiker's began on radio, and developed into a "trilogy" of five books (which sold more than fifteen million copies during his lifetime) as well as a television series, a comic book series, a computer game, and a feature film that was comp...more
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