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.

Known For

Midsomer Murders

The Avengers

Minder

Rumpole of the Bailey

Screen Two

The Upper Hand

The Goodies

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

All Movies (57)

• Adventures in Space and Time1999 · as Narrator
• Milk1999 · as Harry
• Waiting1995 · as Dr Roger Capstick
• Tender Loving Care1993 · as Mr Davies
• The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'1993 · as Self / Narrator
• The Children of Dynmouth1987 · as Mr. Dass
• Chariots of Fire1981
• The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981 · as The Book
• Carry On England1976 · as Brigadier
• Seven Nights in Japan1976 · as Capt. Balcon
• The Return of the Pink Panther1975 · as Psychiatrist
• Confessions of a Pop Performer1975 · as Maxy Naus
• The Mansion of Madness1973
• Hot Millions1968 · as Prison Governor
• Smashing Time1967 · as Dominic
• Carry On Doctor1967 · as Chaplain
• Just Like a Woman1967 · as Saul Alexander
• Press for Time1966 · as Robin Willobey
• The Sandwich Man1966 · as Escapologist
• Father Came Too!1964 · as Actor Playing Charles II
• A Stitch in Time1963 · as Captain Russell
• Romanoff and Juliet1961 · as Otto
• Nearly a Nasty Accident1961 · as Flight Lt. Winters
• The Bulldog Breed1960 · as Diving Instructor
• Never Let Go1960 · as Alec Berger
• School for Scoundrels1960 · as Dudley
• Operation Bullshine1959 · as Gunner Perkins
• Danger Within1959 · as Capt. Alfred Piker
• Blue Murder at St. Trinian's1957 · as Prestwick
• Private's Progress1956 · as Arthur Egan
• On Such a Night1956 · as Second Gentleman
• John and Julie1955 · as Jeremy
• For Better, for Worse1954 · as Car Dealer
• Albert R.N.1953 · as Schoolie
• A Day to Remember1953 · as Percy Goodall
• The Good Beginning1953 · as Furrier
• Innocents in Paris1953 · as Langton
• The Yellow Balloon1953 · as Spiv
• The Long Memory1953 · as Fisher
• Miss Robin Hood1952 · as Cyril Lidstone
• 24 Hours of a Woman's Life1952 · as Bill
• Time, Gentlemen, Please!1952 · as Lionel Batts
• Angels One Five1952 · as Sentry
• The Magic Box1952 · as Industry Man
• High Treason1951 · as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
• Home to Danger1951 · as Lips Leonard
• The Browning Version1951 · as Carstairs
• The Franchise Affair1951 · as Bernard Chadwick
• Cairo Road1950 · as Ship Lieutenant
• Last Holiday1950 · as Travel Agent
• Chance of a Lifetime1950 · as Xenobian
• The Blue Lagoon1949 · as Michael-child
• Forbidden1949 · as Pete
• Vice Versa1948 · as Chawner
• I See a Dark Stranger1946 · as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
• Dead of Night1945 · as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
• Fanny by Gaslight1944 · as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

All TV Shows (28)

• Titch1997 · as Self - Narrator
• Midsomer Murders1997 · as Bunny Dawlish
• The Upper Hand1990 · as Mr. Baker
• Screen Two1985 · as Mr. Dass
• I Thought You'd Gone1984
• Weekend Playhouse1984 · as Arthur Saunders
• Saturday Review1984 · as The Book (voice)
• ITV Christmas Comedy1983
• The Agatha Christie Hour1982 · as George Packington
• Whoops Apocalypse1982 · as Kevin Pork
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy1981 · as The Book
• Minder1979 · as Henry
• The Rag Trade1977
• Star Turn1976
• One-Upmanship1976 · as Gatling-Fenn
• Rumpole of the Bailey1975 · as Major Johnnie Pageant
• Zodiac1974 · as General Weston
• Man About the House1973 · as Mr Morris
• Kindly Leave The Kerb1971
• The Goodies1970 · as Minister for Sports
• From a Bird's Eye View1970 · as Clive Beauchamp
• Q...1969
• Mr Digby, Darling1969
• Beggar My Neighbour1967
• Mild And Bitter1966
• Man of the World1962 · as The Minister
• The Avengers1961 · as Doyle
• Treasure Island1951