
Peter Jones
Acting
Born 1920-06-12 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK · Died 2000-04-10
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.
Acting

Adventures in Space and Time
Narrator

Milk
Harry
Titch
Self - Narrator

Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish

Waiting
Dr Roger Capstick

Tender Loving Care
Mr Davies

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

The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker

The Children of Dynmouth
Mr. Dass

Screen Two
Mr. Dass
I Thought You'd Gone
Weekend Playhouse
Arthur Saunders
Saturday Review
The Book (voice)

ITV Christmas Comedy

The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington

Whoops Apocalypse
Kevin Pork

Chariots of Fire

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book

Minder
Henry

The Rag Trade

Carry On England
Brigadier

Seven Nights in Japan
Capt. Balcon
Star Turn
One-Upmanship
Gatling-Fenn

Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant

The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist

Confessions of a Pop Performer
Maxy Naus

Zodiac
General Weston

Man About the House
Mr Morris

