The Earth has been destroyed by the Vogon fleet. You and Ford have hitched a ride aboard one of the ships of the Vogon fleet by using the electronic Sub-Etha signaling device, also known as a Thumb.

This scene, featuring Martin Benson, Steve Conway, David Dixon, Peter Jones and Simon Jones is from Episode 1. Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz reads an example of his poetry to Arthur and Ford. Sadly, Vogon ...

Arthur and Ford hitchhike on one of the vessels of the Vogon Constructor Fleet, where Ford offers Arthur the chance of following him as he files entries for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.