The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Secondary Phase (Original BBC Radio Series) [Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Douglas Adams (Author), Simon Jones (Reader), Geoffrey McGivern (Reader), Mark Wing-Davey (Reader), Susan Sheridan (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 2009

Stranded on Prehistoric Earth since the end of the first series, Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect are once again trying to hitch their way off the planet. Zaphod Beeblebrox, meanwhile, finds his visit to the offices of the Guide rudely interrupted by Frogstar fighters, who further threaten to feed him to the Total Perspective Vortex. Could this prove fatal for his ego? With the three reunited, Arthur's preoccupation with tea soon gets them all into hot water before they fetch up on the planet Brontitall. There they find an enormous guano-encrusted statue of Arthur, and an indigenous species in something of a flap. As a woeful story of economic collapse at the hands (feet?) of the shoe shop industry unfolds, Arthur meets Lintilla--for whom fate has in store a very unhappy marriage--and Marvin gets to be a hero once again. All this culminates in a meeting with the Man in the Shack who apparently runs the Universe. These original BBC Radio episodes star Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey, Susan Sheridan and a full supporting cast.

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About the Author

Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was the much-loved author of the Hitchhiker's Guides, all of which have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America (January 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602835454
• ISBN-13: 978-1602835450
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #412,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Books on CD > Radio Shows

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the first!(IMO), May 7, 2010

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Miguel A Spain "The worst reviewer in the 29t... (Arnold Pa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Secondary Phase (Original BBC Radio Series) (Audio CD)

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).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great addition from the BBC, December 8, 2010

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Joseph Norton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Radio Collection) (Hardcover)

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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The one radio performance you have to hear, April 30, 2011

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trlkly (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Secondary Phase (Original BBC Radio Series) (Audio CD)

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.