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Douglas Adams & British Sci-Fi Comedy - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1981)

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This week, we’re joined by film writer and editor of EOFFTV, Kevin Lyons, to explore the brilliant and absurd world of Douglas Adams and the 1981 BBC television adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We’ll delve into the quirky humor and inventive storytelling that made this series a standout in the realm of Space Opera. Additionally, we’ll discuss what British Space Opera brings to the genre and how it differs from its American counterparts.

Join us as we navigate the strange and wonderful universe of The Hitchhiker's Guide and examine the unique contributions of British sci-fi to Space Opera.

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Manage episode 365492120 series 2565879
Content provided by James Payne. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by James Payne or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This week, we’re joined by film writer and editor of EOFFTV, Kevin Lyons, to explore the brilliant and absurd world of Douglas Adams and the 1981 BBC television adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We’ll delve into the quirky humor and inventive storytelling that made this series a standout in the realm of Space Opera. Additionally, we’ll discuss what British Space Opera brings to the genre and how it differs from its American counterparts.

Join us as we navigate the strange and wonderful universe of The Hitchhiker's Guide and examine the unique contributions of British sci-fi to Space Opera.

Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/

Email Us!

Follow us on TWITTER

Add us on INSTAGRAM

Like us on FACEBOOK

Follow us on LETTERBOXD

Support the podcast on PATREON

  continue reading

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