Person Detail
Peter Jones
Catalogued films 57Director 1Actor 55
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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Adventures in Space and Time
Milk
Waiting
Tender Loving Care
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
The Children of Dynmouth
Chariots of Fire
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Carry On England
Seven Nights in Japan
The Return of the Pink Panther
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Dr. Tarr's Torture Dungeon
Hot Millions
Carry On Doctor
Just Like a Woman
Smashing Time
Press for Time
The Sandwich Man
Father Came Too!
A Stitch in Time
Romanoff and Juliet
Nearly a Nasty Accident
The Bulldog Breed
Never Let Go
School for Scoundrels
Operation Bullshine
Danger Within
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Private's Progress
On Such a Night
John and Julie
For Better, for Worse
Albert R.N.
The Good Beginning
Innocents in Paris
The Yellow Balloon
The Long Memory
Miss Robin Hood
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Angels One Five
The Magic Box
High Treason
Home to Danger
The Browning Version
The Franchise Affair
Last Holiday
Chance of a Lifetime
Cairo Road
The Blue Lagoon
Forbidden
Vice Versa
I See a Dark Stranger
Dead of Night
