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.
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CREDITS
PHOTOS
TV Series
Midsomer Murders
7.5
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
8.1
Q...
7.2
The Avengers
7.734
Whoops Apocalypse
7.2
Beggar My Neighbour
6
The Goodies
7.5
Rumpole of the Bailey
7.1
From a Bird's Eye View
5.5
Mr Digby, Darling
0
Kindly Leave The Kerb
0
Mild And Bitter
0
Star Turn
0
I Thought You'd Gone
0
The Agatha Christie Hour
6.7
One-Upmanship
9
Treasure Island
0
The Rag Trade
6.5
Saturday Review
0
ITV Christmas Comedy
0
Minder
6.8
The Upper Hand
7
The Goodies
7.5
Movies
Nearly a Nasty Accident
7
Carry On Doctor
6.5
Carry On England
4.6
School for Scoundrels
6.9
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
7.16
Press for Time
5.6
The Browning Version
7.6
Forbidden
6.9
Home to Danger
6
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
4.7
The Mansion of Madness
4.543
Miss Robin Hood
7.5
John and Julie
4.643
Cairo Road
5.8
The Long Memory
6.6
The Sandwich Man
6.1
The Yellow Balloon
5.6
The Blue Lagoon
6
A Day to Remember
7.1
Never Let Go
6.6
Romanoff and Juliet
5.4
Private's Progress
6.558
The Franchise Affair
6.7
Angels One Five
6.1
Just Like a Woman
5
Tender Loving Care
0
Innocents in Paris
5.1
Seven Nights in Japan
6.5
Milk
2
Confessions of a Pop Performer
4.545
The Magic Box
6.3
Operation Bullshine
5.1
For Better, for Worse
5.6
Smashing Time
6.2
The Return of the Pink Panther
6.795
Chariots of Fire
6.787
The Good Beginning
0
Chance of a Lifetime
6.3
Last Holiday
7.1
Albert R.N.
7.2
On Such a Night
0
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
8
Adventures in Space and Time
0
The Children Of Dynmouth
5.5
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
6.4
Father Came Too!
5.542
I See a Dark Stranger
6.3
Danger Within
6.2
Dead of Night
7.189
Fanny by Gaslight
5.7
Hot Millions
6.6
Vice Versa
6.3
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
0