From Zaphod Beeblebrox to Zentalquabula
Summary
Join Mark and the Jons as they finish up the last of the Zs in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.Join Mark and the Jons as they finish up the last of the Zs in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Zaphod Beeblebrox
Zaphod Beeblebrox is – or was – President of the Imperial Galactic Government. His favourite mother is Alice Beeblebrox, of 108 Astral Cresent, Zoofroozelchester, Betelgeuse V.
Zaphod’s great grandfather is Zaphod Beeblebrox the Fourth. He grew an extra arm for Trillian, which took him six months.
Zarniwoop
Hidden away in a pocket universe, and played by Jonathan Price, Zarniwoop is the guy who concocted the plan, with Zaphod, to steel the Heart of Gold, in order to find out who really rules the universe.
Zarquon
The second coming of the great prophet Zarquon is highly anticipated, and finally happens at Milliways, just before the universe goes down the plug hole.
“Holy Zarquon’s singing fish!” is an expression of surprise and alarm Zaphod uses when he falls out of the giant cup on Brontitall.
Zentalquabula
On Zentalquabula are found ancient alabastrum quarries. An elegant terrace on one of the planets that was home to the Guide, was carved from this stone.
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Creators and Guests
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Jon Bounds
Marxist with ‘70s sitcom fixation. Edits Paradise Circus, writes books on Birmingham and piers.
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Jon Hickman
Author of 101 Things Birmingham Gave the World, and Birmingham: It’s Not Shit: 50 Things That Delight About Brum.
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Mark Steadman
Mark makes podcasts, music, books, and things to help creative people get out of their own way.