Dirk Gently: Two BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramas: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Douglas Adams is one of my favorite authors. The Hitchcock Hikers Guide to the Galaxy was my first introduction. Subsequently I discovered that Douglas Adams had written for Doctor Who, SHADA, as well as Dirk Gently The Holistic Detective Agency and Long Dark Teatime of the Soul. These audios are perfect to listen to, especially in the car while traveling. The seller shipped the package carefully and promptly. I'll watch for other offerings to add to my audiobook collection.

Being a big fan of Hitch Hikers guide this was a no brainer to buy, not as good as HHG but still enjoyable. I drive a lot for work so its good to have a change from music all the time.

Brilliantly executed comedy from the pen of Douglas Adams. Well paced drama with quality voices bringing Dirk and his band of disparate friends and enemies to life. Nicely pieced together at a good pace. Thoroughly enjoyed this version, certainly beats the latest remake.

I've recently taken to listening to audiobooks to relieve the monotony of my commute, and having finished the big box set of "Hitchhikers Guide", I decided to give this a try.The radio versions are by Dirk Maggs, who was also responsible for the tertiary, quaternary and quintessential phases of HHGG. I have to say that I wasn't that impressed by the three final HHGG series - they suffered a lot from having been originally written as novels rather than for radio (unlike the original two series), and the radio adaptations involved a lot of exposition from characters describing scenes, almost coming out of character to do so. This spoiled the flow of the storylines for me, and I was concerned that the Dirk Gently series would be more of the same.However, I am delighted to say that Dirk Maggs' work on this series is significantly better than that on the final HHGG series - there is far less exposition, and I get the impression I am listening to something that was conceived for radio rather than bodged into it. (Which is odd, given that Adams presumably never intended the Gently series to be in this format!) Harry Enfield plays the role of Dirk Gently superbly - he's perhaps not quite as born to the role as Stephen Mangan in the TV adaptation, but he's still very believable, and all of the supporting cast work well. The adaptations are very faithful to the novels, albeit subtly updated with references to the Internet and iPods, and with some nice little references back to the HHGG radio series, which are included almost as Easter Eggs for the fans.I've thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Gently stories in this form - thoroughly recommended to anyone who liked the novels; they complement them nicely and even add to them in places.

Very happy, a gift for my dad which he was very happy with.

If you like hitchhikers guide to the galaxy you will like this.

Brilliant funny and slightly mad as always Douglas Adams surpasses himself with a witty story that keeps you gripped to the end.

really enjoyed .

This is my second copy of this CD. I lost the first one. Douglas Adam's work is something I can read or hear over and over. He is a brilliant writer.

This is a wonderful radio play for all Doublers Adams and Dirk Gently fans.

Entertaining.

Will listen probably in the fall when Season 2 airs.

Dated and sophomoric production values with a clutter of sound effects and music cues that obscure the (marvelous) writing.