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).
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Simon Jones
Arthur Dent
David Dixon
Ford Prefect
Peter Jones
The Book
Stephen Moore
Marvin (voice)
Sandra Dickinson
Trillian
Mark Wing-Davey
Zaphod Beeblebrox
David Learner
Marvin
David Tate
Eddie (voice)
Richard Vernon
Slartibartfast
Martin Benson
Vogon Captain
Douglas Adams
Man in Ocean (uncredited)
Rayner Bourton
Newscaster
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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....
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has 1 season with 6 episodes.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy premiered on January 5, 1981.
No, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has ended. The final episode aired on February 9, 1981.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was created by Douglas Adams.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has a rating of 8.1/10 based on user reviews.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is classified as Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.