
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.
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
Character:Narrator
Release Date:13/11/1999

Milk
Character:Harry
Release Date:01/01/1999

Waiting
Character:Dr Roger Capstick
Release Date:31/07/1995

Tender Loving Care
Character:Mr Davies
Release Date:03/10/1993

The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Character:Self / Narrator
Release Date:01/01/1993

The Children Of Dynmouth
Character:Mr. Dass
Release Date:24/04/1987

Chariots of Fire
Character:
Release Date:15/05/1981

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Character:The Book
Release Date:09/02/1981

Carry On England
Character:Brigadier
Release Date:01/10/1976

Seven Nights in Japan
Character:Capt. Balcon
Release Date:05/08/1976

The Return of the Pink Panther
Character:Psychiatrist
Release Date:21/05/1975

Confessions of a Pop Performer
Character:Maxy Naus
Release Date:01/01/1975

The Mansion of Madness
Character:
Release Date:10/08/1973

Hot Millions
Character:Prison Governor
Release Date:19/09/1968

Smashing Time
Character:Dominic
Release Date:20/12/1967

Carry On Doctor
Character:Chaplain
Release Date:02/12/1967

Just Like a Woman
Character:Saul Alexander
Release Date:26/02/1967

Press for Time
Character:Robin Willobey
Release Date:08/12/1966

The Sandwich Man
Character:Escapologist
Release Date:15/07/1966

Father Came Too!
Character:Actor Playing Charles II
Release Date:11/02/1964

A Stitch in Time
Character:Captain Russell
Release Date:01/12/1963

Romanoff and Juliet
Character:Otto
Release Date:08/06/1961

Nearly a Nasty Accident
Character:Flight Lt. Winters
Release Date:01/05/1961

The Bulldog Breed
Character:Diving Instructor
Release Date:13/12/1960

Never Let Go
Character:Alec Berger
Release Date:02/06/1960

School for Scoundrels
Character:Dudley
Release Date:24/03/1960

Operation Bullshine
Character:Gunner Perkins
Release Date:30/06/1959

Danger Within
Character:Capt. Alfred Piker
Release Date:17/02/1959

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Character:Prestwick
Release Date:10/12/1957

Private's Progress
Character:Arthur Egan
Release Date:17/02/1956

On Such a Night
Character:Second Gentleman
Release Date:01/02/1956

John and Julie
Character:Jeremy
Release Date:26/07/1955

For Better, for Worse
Character:Car Dealer
Release Date:20/06/1954

Albert R.N.
Character:Schoolie
Release Date:23/11/1953

A Day to Remember
Character:Percy Goodall
Release Date:10/11/1953

The Good Beginning
Character:Furrier
Release Date:05/10/1953

Innocents in Paris
Character:Langton
Release Date:22/07/1953

The Yellow Balloon
Character:Spiv
Release Date:10/02/1953

The Long Memory
Character:Fisher
Release Date:23/01/1953

Miss Robin Hood
Character:Cyril Lidstone
Release Date:12/11/1952

24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Character:Bill
Release Date:10/09/1952

Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Character:Lionel Batts
Release Date:01/07/1952

Angels One Five
Character:Sentry
Release Date:19/03/1952

The Magic Box
Character:Industry Man
Release Date:01/01/1952

High Treason
Character:Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Release Date:13/11/1951

Home to Danger
Character:Lips Leonard
Release Date:01/08/1951

The Browning Version
Character:Carstairs
Release Date:06/04/1951

The Franchise Affair
Character:Bernard Chadwick
Release Date:19/02/1951

Cairo Road
Character:Ship Lieutenant
Release Date:21/06/1950

Last Holiday
Character:Travel Agent
Release Date:15/05/1950

Chance of a Lifetime
Character:Xenobian
Release Date:24/04/1950

The Blue Lagoon
Character:Michael-child
Release Date:01/03/1949

Forbidden
Character:Pete
Release Date:28/02/1949

Vice Versa
Character:Chawner
Release Date:28/01/1948

I See a Dark Stranger
Character:Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Release Date:04/07/1946

Dead of Night
Character:Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Release Date:09/09/1945

Fanny by Gaslight
Character:Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Release Date:08/05/1944

Midsomer Murders
Character:Bunny Dawlish

The Upper Hand
Character:Mr. Baker

Screen Two
Character:Mr. Dass

I Thought You'd Gone
Character:

Saturday Review
Character:The Book (voice)

ITV Christmas Comedy
Character:

The Agatha Christie Hour
Character:

Whoops Apocalypse
Character:Kevin Pork

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Character:The Book

Minder
Character:Henry

The Rag Trade
Character:

Star Turn
Character:

One-Upmanship
Character:

Rumpole of the Bailey
Character:Major Johnnie Pageant

Zodiac
Character:General Weston

Man About the House
Character:Mr Morris

Kindly Leave The Kerb
Character:

The Goodies
Character:Minister for Sports

From a Bird's Eye View
Character:Clive Beauchamp

Q...
Character:

Mr Digby, Darling
Character:

Beggar My Neighbour
Character:

Mild And Bitter
Character:

Man of the World
Character:The Minister

The Avengers
Character:Doyle

Treasure Island
Character: