The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | BAFTA Awards | Winner BAFTA TV Award | Best Graphics (Rod Lord) |
| 1982 | BAFTA Awards | Winner BAFTA TV Award | Best Sound Supervisor (Michael McCarthy) |
| 1982 | BAFTA Awards | Winner BAFTA TV Award | Best VTR Editor (Ian Williams) |
| 1981 | Royal Television Society, UK | Winner RTS Television Award | Most Original Programme |
| 1981 | Royal Television Society, UK | Winner RTS Television Award | Team Award (Craft) (Joan Stribling, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)) |