
Peter Jones
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 12, 1920
- Died
- April 10, 2000 (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Biography
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.
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Filmography

Milk
Movie · as Harry

Adventures in Space and Time
Movie · as Narrator

Midsomer Murders
TV · as Bunny Dawlish · 1 ep
Titch
TV · as Self - Narrator · 26 eps

Waiting
Movie · as Dr Roger Capstick

Tender Loving Care
Movie · as Mr Davies

The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Movie · as Self / Narrator

The Upper Hand
TV · as Mr. Baker · 1 ep

The Children of Dynmouth
Movie · as Mr. Dass

Screen Two
TV · as Mr. Dass · 1 ep
I Thought You'd Gone
TV · 7 eps
Saturday Review
TV · as The Book (voice) · 1 ep
Weekend Playhouse
TV · as Arthur Saunders · 1 ep

ITV Christmas Comedy
TV · 15 eps

Whoops Apocalypse
TV · as Kevin Pork · 4 eps

The Agatha Christie Hour
TV · as George Packington · 1 ep

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Movie · as The Book

Chariots of Fire
Movie

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TV · as The Book · 6 eps

Minder
TV · as Henry · 1 ep

The Rag Trade
TV · 22 eps
Mr Big
TV · as Eddie · 13 eps

Carry On England
Movie · as Brigadier

Seven Nights in Japan
Movie · as Capt. Balcon
Star Turn
TV · 1 ep
One-Upmanship
TV · as Gatling-Fenn · 17 eps

Confessions of a Pop Performer
Movie · as Maxy Naus

The Return of the Pink Panther
Movie · as Psychiatrist

Rumpole of the Bailey
TV · as Major Johnnie Pageant · 1 ep

Zodiac
TV · as General Weston · 1 ep

The Mansion of Madness
Movie

Man About the House
TV · as Mr Morris · 1 ep
Kindly Leave The Kerb
TV · 6 eps

From a Bird's Eye View
TV · as Clive Beauchamp · 16 eps

The Goodies
TV · as Minister for Sports · 1 ep

Q...
TV · 32 eps
Mr Digby, Darling
TV · 19 eps

Hot Millions
Movie · as Prison Governor

Carry On Doctor
Movie · as Chaplain

Just Like a Woman
Movie · as Saul Alexander

Smashing Time
Movie · as Dominic

Beggar My Neighbour
TV · 22 eps

Press for Time
Movie · as Robin Willobey

The Sandwich Man
Movie · as Escapologist
Mild And Bitter
TV · 6 eps
Night Train to Surbiton
TV · as Matthew Pilbeam · 6 eps

Father Came Too!
Movie · as Actor Playing Charles II

A Stitch in Time
Movie · as Captain Russell

Man of the World
TV · as The Minister · 1 ep

Nearly a Nasty Accident
Movie · as Flight Lt. Winters

Romanoff and Juliet
Movie · as Otto

The Avengers
TV · as Doyle · 2 eps

School for Scoundrels
Movie · as Dudley

Never Let Go
Movie · as Alec Berger

The Bulldog Breed
Movie · as Diving Instructor

Operation Bullshine
Movie · as Gunner Perkins

Danger Within
Movie · as Capt. Alfred Piker

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Movie · as Prestwick

Private's Progress
Movie · as Arthur Egan

On Such a Night
Movie · as Second Gentleman

John and Julie
Movie · as Jeremy

For Better, for Worse
Movie · as Car Dealer

The Long Memory
Movie · as Fisher

The Yellow Balloon
Movie · as Spiv

A Day to Remember
Movie · as Percy Goodall

Innocents in Paris
Movie · as Langton

The Good Beginning
Movie · as Furrier

Albert R.N.
Movie · as Schoolie

24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Movie · as Bill

Miss Robin Hood
Movie · as Cyril Lidstone

Angels One Five
Movie · as Sentry

The Magic Box
Movie · as Industry Man

Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Movie · as Lionel Batts

The Browning Version
Movie · as Carstairs

Home to Danger
Movie · as Lips Leonard

The Franchise Affair
Movie · as Bernard Chadwick

High Treason
Movie · as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

Cairo Road
Movie · as Ship Lieutenant

Chance of a Lifetime
Movie · as Xenobian

Last Holiday
Movie · as Travel Agent

Forbidden
Movie · as Pete

The Blue Lagoon
Movie · as Michael-child

Vice Versa
Movie · as Chawner

I See a Dark Stranger
Movie · as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Dead of Night
Movie · as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

Fanny by Gaslight
Movie · as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

