A Hitchhiker’s Guide

Living on Earth

If you’re at all a fan of Douglas Adams, you’d know that in case of planetary catastrophe, a towel is the best possible survival tool. As Hollywood prepares the upcoming movie release of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” host Steve Curwood talks with its executive producer, Robbie Stamp, about Adams’ fondness for fauna and his deep commitment to the environment.

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