Hitchhiker's Radio Series

The Hitchhiker's Radio Series is a British sci-fi comedy created by Douglas Adams that aired in the late 1970s. It follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary man, after Earth is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Guided by an eccentric alien named Ford Prefect and an array of quirky characters, the series combines satirical humor with imaginative storytelling. It explores themes of absurdity, technology, and the universe’s randomness, ultimately emphasizing that life’s meaning is often humorously elusive. The series gained a dedicated global following and inspired subsequent adaptations, including books and a popular film.