
Peter Jones
Biography
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.
TV Shows(28)

Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish
Titch
Self - Narrator

The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker

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

ITV Christmas Comedy

Whoops Apocalypse
Kevin Pork

The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book

Minder
Henry

The Rag Trade
Star Turn
One-Upmanship
Gatling-Fenn

Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant

Zodiac
General Weston

Man About the House
Mr Morris
Kindly Leave The Kerb

From a Bird's Eye View
Clive Beauchamp