Peter Jones
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones (12 June 1920 - 10 April 2000) was a distinguished British actor and radio personality known for his distinctive voice and narration. He gained recognition for his role as The Book in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," providing the voice of the eponymous guidebook in both the radio series and subsequent adaptations. Jones's soothing and authoritative voice lent a unique charm to the character, guiding audiences through the whimsical and absurd universe created by Douglas Adams. His contributions to the series as the voice of The Book became iconic and memorable for fans of the series.
Filmography (85)
Adventures in Space and Time
Milk- Titch
Midsomer Murders
Waiting
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Tender Loving Care
The Upper Hand
The Children of Dynmouth
Screen Two- I Thought You'd Gone
- Saturday Review
- Weekend Playhouse
ITV Christmas Comedy
Whoops Apocalypse
The Agatha Christie Hour
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Chariots of Fire
Minder
The Rag Trade- One-Upmanship
Seven Nights in Japan
Carry On England- Star Turn
Rumpole of the Bailey
The Return of the Pink Panther
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Zodiac
Man About the House
The Mansion of Madness- Kindly Leave The Kerb
The Goodies
From a Bird's Eye View
Q...- Mr Digby, Darling
Hot Millions
Beggar My Neighbour
Carry On Doctor
Smashing Time
Just Like a Woman
The Sandwich Man
Press for Time- Mild And Bitter
Father Came Too!
A Stitch in Time
Man of the World
The Avengers
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Romanoff and Juliet
School for Scoundrels
Never Let Go
The Bulldog Breed
Danger Within
Operation Bullshine
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
On Such a Night
Private's Progress
John and Julie
For Better, for Worse
The Good Beginning
A Day to Remember
Albert R.N.
The Long Memory
The Yellow Balloon
Innocents in Paris
Miss Robin Hood
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
The Magic Box
Angels One Five
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
The Browning Version
The Franchise Affair
Home to Danger
High Treason- Treasure Island
Last Holiday
Chance of a Lifetime
Cairo Road
Forbidden
The Blue Lagoon
Vice Versa
I See a Dark Stranger
Dead of Night
Fanny by Gaslight