But Ford's accent will surely be modulated by the Babelfish?

I agree with the previous posts that the pictures are better on the radio. I was a Sixth Former when the series was first on - just the right age, I think, and listened to it late at night in bed (we were less adventurous 30 years ago, Firecat et al.) and could sort of imagine the scenes. Much later I read some of the books and saw the TV series - MUCH less good. From what I've seen of the film trailers, I don't think I'll bother, but I am going to try out what sounds like a remake of the radio series, starting at 6.30 tonight.

Steve