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Episode 3

The starship Heart of Gold is headed for the planet Magrathea, a planet which it is generally agreed does not exist. In trying to land on Magrathea's surface, the crew faces an ancient nuclear missile defence system, escaping only when Arthur turns on the Infinite Improbability Drive. This helpfully replaces the missiles with a bowl of petunias and a very surprised sperm whale, who learns about the ground before he hits it. Later on, deep in the core of the planet, an unknown enemy attacks Trillian, Zaphod and Ford while Arthur meets Slartibartfast, an old man who designs planets for a living. Slartibartfast takes Arthur on a tour of the factory floor, showing off his latest project - Planet Earth, Mark Two.

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  • Originally Aired January 19, 1981
  • Runtime 35 minutes
  • Production Code 103
  • Network BBC Two
  • On Other Sites IMDB
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Name Type Role
Douglas Adams Writer
Lorraine Paul Guest Star
Zoe Hendry Guest Star
Jacoba Guest Star
John Austen-Gregg Guest Star
Richard Vernon Guest Star
David Tate Guest Star
John Dair Guest Star
Susie Silvey Guest Star
Nicola Critcher Guest Star
Alan J.W. Bell Director