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.
Cast
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Flight Lt. Winters
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain
Carry On England
Brigadier
School for Scoundrels
Dudley
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
Press for Time
Robin Willobey
The Browning Version
Carstairs
Forbidden
Pete
Home to Danger
Lips Leonard
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Bill
The Mansion of Madness
Unknown
Miss Robin Hood
Cyril Lidstone
John and Julie
Jeremy
Cairo Road
Ship Lieutenant
The Long Memory
Fisher
The Sandwich Man
Escapologist
The Yellow Balloon
Spiv
Never Let Go
Alec Berger
Romanoff and Juliet
Otto
A Day to Remember
Percy Goodall
The Blue Lagoon
Michael-child
Private's Progress
Arthur Egan
The Franchise Affair
Bernard Chadwick
Angels One Five
Sentry
Just Like a Woman
Saul Alexander
Tender Loving Care
Mr Davies
Innocents in Paris
Langton
Seven Nights in Japan
Capt. Balcon
Milk
Harry
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Maxy Naus
The Magic Box
Industry Man
For Better, for Worse
The Car Dealer
Operation Bullshine
Gunner Perkins
Smashing Time
Dominic
The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist
Chariots of Fire
Unknown
The Good Beginning
Furrier
Chance of a Lifetime
Xenobian
Last Holiday
Travel Agent
Albert R.N.
Schoolie
On Such a Night
Second Gentleman
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Lionel Batts
Adventures in Space and Time
Narrator
The Children Of Dynmouth
Mr. Dass
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Prestwick
Father Came Too!
Actor Playing Charles II
I See a Dark Stranger
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Danger Within
Capt. Alfred Piker
Dead of Night
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Fanny by Gaslight
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Hot Millions
Prison Governor
Vice Versa
Chawner
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Self / Narrator
The Bulldog Breed
Diving Instructor
A Stitch in Time
Captain Russell
High Treason
Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Waiting
Dr Roger Capstick
