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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a UK comedy and adventure series on BBC Two, which ran from 1981, with 1 season and 6 episodes.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has ended; its final episode aired on Monday, February 9, 1981.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy seasons (1 season, 6 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 5, 1981 | February 9, 1981 |
Original UK air dates on BBC Two.
Common questions
How many seasons of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy are there?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has 1 season and 6 episodes, first airing on Monday, January 5, 1981.
Has The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ended?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has ended; its final episode aired on Monday, February 9, 1981.
What channel is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on in the UK?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy aired on BBC Two. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The main cast includes Simon Jones, Peter Jones, David Dixon, Mark Wing-Davey.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.