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.

Midsomer Murders

Bunny Dawlish

The Avengers

Doyle

Minder

Henry

Rumpole of the Bailey

Major Johnnie Pageant

Screen Two

Mr. Dass

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Book

The Upper Hand

Mr. Baker

The Goodies

Minister for Sports

The Agatha Christie Hour

Man of the World

The Minister

Forbidden

Pete

The Return of the Pink Panther

Psychiatrist

Chariots of Fire

Fanny by Gaslight

Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

From a Bird's Eye View

Clive Beauchamp

Man About the House

Mr Morris

Hot Millions

Prison Governor

Vice Versa

Chawner

Zodiac

General Weston

Dead of Night

Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

Last Holiday

Travel Agent

Tender Loving Care

Mr Davies

Beggar My Neighbour

Whoops Apocalypse

Kevin Pork

Waiting

Dr Roger Capstick

The Rag Trade

Q...

The Sandwich Man

Escapologist

The Blue Lagoon

Michael-child

ITV Christmas Comedy

Mild And Bitter

Kindly Leave The Kerb

Miss Robin Hood

Cyril Lidstone

I See a Dark Stranger

Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Romanoff and Juliet

Otto

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Maxy Naus

I Thought You'd Gone

Danger Within

Capt. Alfred Piker

Carry On Doctor

Chaplain

A Day to Remember

Percy Goodall

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Lionel Batts

The Magic Box

Industry Man

The Browning Version

Carstairs

Private's Progress

Arthur Egan

Treasure Island

Never Let Go

Alec Berger

The Long Memory

Fisher

Chance of a Lifetime

Xenobian

For Better, for Worse

Car Dealer

The Bulldog Breed

Diving Instructor

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Book

Press for Time

Robin Willobey

Smashing Time

Dominic

Angels One Five

Sentry

Seven Nights in Japan

Capt. Balcon

Operation Bullshine

Gunner Perkins

Star Turn

The Yellow Balloon

Spiv

A Stitch in Time

Captain Russell

On Such a Night

Second Gentleman

High Treason

Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

Prestwick

Father Came Too!

Actor Playing Charles II

Cairo Road

Ship Lieutenant

Just Like a Woman

Saul Alexander

School for Scoundrels

Dudley

Carry On England

Brigadier

Albert R.N.

Schoolie

One-Upmanship

John and Julie

Jeremy

The Mansion of Madness

Mr Digby, Darling

The Franchise Affair

Bernard Chadwick

Innocents in Paris

Langton

Milk

Harry

The Good Beginning

Furrier

The Children Of Dynmouth