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Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Radio Collection)

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This was a follow up to his "hit" Science Fiction Radio Series "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
I believe it came out a little after the [unfinished by due to deadlines was released anyways] book adaptation of the radio series.
This version follows the events of Primary Phase, where Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect are stranded on Prehistoric earth. Also Zaphod Beeblebrox has his own MAJOR plot, with his quest to find Zarniwoop.
The series is IMO just as funny as the previous series, though not as original(since most of the original ideas were in Primary Phase).
This version is something heavily tampered with. Which saddens me.
For one thing, since the book was unfinished the last 2 parts of the radio series were put in the end of the radio adaption of this, ruining any chance of a sequel that actually acknowledged the events here happened(though Tertiary Phase is still really good)
So when they did make a sequel after a few eternities, everything in this series was pretty much just a psychotic episode on Zaphod's part.
This series is REALLY good though despite the problems.
So pick it up if you're a fan of Primary Phase, the 80's TV series, or the Books(and maybe if you're a fan of the movie).

Here it is! The continuation of the adventures of Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect and the rest of the Hitchhiker characters! The next 6 episodes take up where the first phase left off and take you in a completely new direction from the books, TV series or the movie. Some things will be familiar, but, others are completely new. Whether you're a long-time Hitchhiker fan or new to the series, you won't want to miss this unique production from Douglas Adams and the BBC. Get it now! Don't wait! Add it to your cart right now before you forget it! Then, sit back, listen, and, again, most of all, Don't Panic!

Unlike the rest, this is completely different from the books. It takes our heroes in a different and hilarious direction. Find out what originally happened before Douglas Adams had to rewrite it.

I heard this on the radio when it first came out. It was from the BBC which had a tradition of being more free thinking than others in what they would let on the air. Adams, as he gained fame, seemed to shirk away from some of the original material, so it is important to get these original BBC broadcasts. I saw the 2005 movie in the theater and thought it stank. Remember: Anyone with ego enough to get elected should by no means be allowed to rule.

This finishes up my Hitchhiker's radio series collection for now. So far, the BBC have served up radio versions of the first five books in the "trilogy," and they've all been top notch. New books (not by Adams) have been commissioned, and they approximate Adams' quirky style. We'll just have to see if the new editions get the audio treatment as well.

These BBC Radio Plays are great. I first heard them about 20 years ago on our local public radio station. If you enjoy British humor at all, these HHG discs are a must