The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Fit the first: In which the earth is unexpectedly destroyed and the great hitch-hike begins. First broadcast on 8th March 1978

Fit the second: After being saved from certain death during the demolition of the earth, Arthur Dent now faces a hopeless choice between meeting certain death in the vacuum of space or finding something pleasant to say about Vogon poetry. First broadcast on 15th March 1978

Starring:
Peter Jones as The Book
Simon Jones as Arthur Dent
Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect
Bill Wallis as Prosser & Vogon Captain
Jo Kendall as Lady Cynthia Fitzmelon
Stephen Moore as Marvin
Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox
Susan Sheridan as Trillian
David Tate as Vogon Guard & Computer
David Godderson as Barman

Fit the third: After being improbably rescued from certain death in the vacuum of space, Arthur Dent and his new companions now face a missile attack and certain death. First broadcast on 22nd March 1978

Fit the fourth: It has been revealed to Arthur that the earth has been built by the Magratheans and run by mice. Meanwhile his companions have been suddenly confronted by something nasty, (probably certain death). First broadcast on 29th March 1978

Starring:
Peter Jones as The Book
Richard Vernon as Slartibartfast
Simon Jones as Arthur Dent
Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect & Deep Thought
Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox
Susan Sheridan as Trillian
Stephen Moore as Marvin
Jonathan Adams as Majikthise & Cheerleader
Ray Hasset as 'One', Bang-Bang & P.A. Voice
Jeremy Browne as 'Two'
James Broadbent as Vroomfondel & Shorty
Peter Hawkins as Frankie Mouse
David Tate as Benjy Mouse & Computer

Fit the fifth: Sent to find the Ultimate Question to Life, The Universe and Everything, Arthur Dent and his companion have been cornered by two humane cops who, nevertheless, have them in a certain death situation. First broadcast on 5th April 1978

Fit the sixth: Will the Question to Life, The Universe and Everything (to which the answer is 42) be discovered? Will our heroes be able to control their newly stolen space-ship and the enormous fleet of black battle cruisers that is following them? Will all end happily or in the certain death that has threatened them so persistently? First broadcast on 12th April 1978

Starring:

Peter Jones as The Book
Anthony Sharp as Garkbit and Zarquon
Roy Hudd as 'Compere' at the Restaurant at the end of the Universe
David Jason as Captain of the 'B' Ark
Jonathan Cecil as His Number One & Management Consultant
Simon Jones as Arthur Dent
Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect
Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox
Susan Sheridan as Trillian
Stephen Moore as Marvin
Aubrey Wood as The Number Two & Hairdresser
Beth Porter as The Marketing Girl

Fit the seventh: The show that began with the end of the world continues with Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect stranded on prehistoric earth and Zaphod Beeblebrox and Marvin thoroughly devoured by a carbon-copy of the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal. First broadcast on 24th December 1978

Fit the eighth: Zaphod Beeblebrox and his mysterious friend Roosta are being taken in a flying building to the evil Frogstar, whilst Ford Prefect and Arthur Dent are stranded on prehistoric earth. Some of them are getting hungry. Ford: "I don't believe it. It's impossible." Arthur: "But it's happening." First broadcast on 21st January 1980

Starring:

Peter Jones as The Book
Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox
Simon Jones as Arthur Dent
Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect & Frogstar Robot
Alan Ford as Roosta
David Tate as Eddie & The Frogstar, Prison Relation Officer, The Captain, The Receptionist & The Lift
Billy Paterson as Assistent Arcturian Pilot
Valentine Dyall as Gargravarr

Fit the ninth: In which our heroes have the chance to chew the fat with some old enemies and Arthur Dent has an unpleasant cup of tea. Eddie: "Man and machines share in the stimulating exchange of . . .aaarhg." First broadcast on 22nd January 1980

Fit the tenth: In which our heroes have some close encounters with others and themselves. Arthur: "It's not a question of whose habitat it is, it's a question of how hard you hit it." First broadcast on 23rd January 1980

Starring:
Peter Jones as The Book
Simon Jones as Arthur Dent
Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect
Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox
Stephen Moore as Marvin
David Tate as Eddie
Ronald Baddeley as Bird One
John Baddeley as Bird Two and Footsoldier
Bill Wallis as The Vogon Captain
Rula Lenska as Lintilla
John le Mesurier as The Wise Old Bird
Leveen Willoughby as The Nutrimat machine
Richard Goolden as Zaphod Beeblebrox IV

Fit the eleventh: In which our heroes do a lot of running and digging. Arthur: "Don't ask me how it works, or I'll start to whimper." First broadcast on 24 January 1980

Fit the twelfth: In which all is resolved, everyone lives happily ever after and pigs fly. First broadcast on 25 January 1980

Starring:
Peter Jones as The Book
Simon Jones as Arthur Dent
Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect
Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox
David Tate as The Allitnils, The Computeach, The Commentator
Stephen Moore as Marvin, The Man in the Shack & The Pupil
Rula Lenska as Lintilla, The Stewardess
Ken Campbell as Poodoo
Jonathan Pryce as Zarniwoop & The Autopilot
Mark Smith as Hig Hurtenflurst
John Baddeley as Bird Two and Footsoldier