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