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.
Nearly a Nasty Accident
(Flight Lt. Winters)
Carry On Doctor
(Chaplain)
Carry On England
(Brigadier)
School for Scoundrels
(Dudley)
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
(The Book)
Press for Time
(Robin Willobey (photographer))
The Browning Version
(Carstairs)
Forbidden
(Pete)
Home to Danger
(Lips Leonard)
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
(Bill)
The Mansion of Madness
Miss Robin Hood
(Cyril Lidstone)
John and Julie
(Jeremy)
Cairo Road
(Ship Lieutenant)
The Long Memory
(Fisher)
The Sandwich Man
(Escapologist)
The Yellow Balloon
(Spiv)
Romanoff and Juliet
(Otto)
A Day to Remember
(Percy Goodall)
Never Let Go
(Alec Berger)
The Blue Lagoon
(Michael-child)
Private's Progress
(Arthur Egan)
The Franchise Affair
(Bernard Chadwick)
Angels One Five
(Sentry)
Just Like a Woman
(Saul Alexander)
Tender Loving Care
(Mr Davies)
Innocents in Paris
(Langton)
Seven Nights in Japan
(Capt. Balcon)
Milk
(Harry)
Confessions of a Pop Performer
(Maxy Naus)
The Magic Box
(Industry Man)
For Better, for Worse
(The Car Dealer)
Operation Bullshine
(Gunner Perkins)
Smashing Time
(Dominic)
The Return of the Pink Panther
(Psychiatrist)
Chariots of Fire
The Good Beginning
(Furrier)
Chance of a Lifetime
(Xenobian)
Last Holiday
(Travel Agent)
Albert R.N.
(Schoolie)
On Such a Night
(Second Gentleman)
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
(Lionel Batts)
Adventures in Space and Time
(Narrator)
The Children Of Dynmouth
(Mr. Dass)
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
(Prestwick)
Father Came Too!
(Charles II)
I See a Dark Stranger
(Soldier in Pub (uncredited))
Danger Within
(Capt. Alfred Piker)
Dead of Night
(Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited))
Fanny by Gaslight
(Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited))
Hot Millions
(Prison Governor)
Vice Versa
(Chawner)
Midsomer Murders
(Bunny Dawlish)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
(The Book)
Q...
The Avengers
(Doyle)
Whoops Apocalypse
Beggar My Neighbour
The Goodies
Rumpole of the Bailey
From a Bird's Eye View
(Clive Beauchamp)
Mr Digby, Darling
Kindly Leave The Kerb
Mild And Bitter
Star Turn
I Thought You'd Gone
The Agatha Christie Hour
One-Upmanship
Treasure Island
The Rag Trade
Saturday Review
(The Book (voice))
ITV Christmas Comedy
Minder
(Henry)
The Upper Hand
(Mr. Baker)
The Goodies
(Minister for Sports)
