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Space Opera: Douglas Adams & British Sci-Fi (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy)

Journey Through Sci-Fi
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 11
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Episode description

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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