Peter Jones

Jun 12, 1920 - Apr 10, 2000 (79 years old) in Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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

Bunny Dawlish

The Avengers

Doyle

Minder

Henry

Rumpole of the Bailey

Major Johnnie Pageant

Last Holiday

Travel Agent

High Treason

Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

Danger Within

Capt. Alfred Piker

Operation Bullshine

Gunner Perkins

Screen Two

Mr. Dass

Cairo Road

Ship Lieutenant

Credits

Adventures in Space and Time 1999

Narrator

★ NR
Milk 1999

Harry

★ 2
Midsomer Murders 1997

Bunny Dawlish

★ 7.5
Waiting 1995

Dr Roger Capstick

★ NR
Tender Loving Care 1993

Mr Davies

★ NR
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' 1993

Self / Narrator

★ NR
The Upper Hand 1990

Mr. Baker

★ 7
The Children Of Dynmouth 1987

Mr. Dass

★ 5.5
Screen Two 1985

Mr. Dass

★ 6.8
I Thought You'd Gone 1984

★ NR
ITV Christmas Comedy 1983

★ NR
The Agatha Christie Hour 1982

★ 6.7
Whoops Apocalypse 1982

Kevin Pork

★ 7.2
Chariots of Fire 1981

★ 6.8
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy 1981

The Book

★ 7.2
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 1981

The Book

★ 8.1
Minder 1979

Henry

★ 6.8
The Rag Trade 1977

★ 6.5
Carry On England 1976

Brigadier

★ 4.5
Seven Nights in Japan 1976

Capt. Balcon

★ 6.5
Star Turn 1976

★ NR
One-Upmanship 1976

★ 9
Rumpole of the Bailey 1975

Major Johnnie Pageant

★ 6.9
The Return of the Pink Panther 1975

Psychiatrist

★ 6.8
Confessions of a Pop Performer 1975

Maxy Naus

★ 4.4
Zodiac 1974

General Weston

★ 5
Man About the House 1973

Mr Morris

★ 7.1
The Mansion of Madness 1973

★ 4.8
Kindly Leave The Kerb 1971

★ NR
The Goodies 1970

Minister for Sports

★ 7.5
From a Bird's Eye View 1970

Clive Beauchamp

★ 5.5
Q... 1969

★ 7.2
Mr Digby, Darling 1969

★ NR
Hot Millions 1968

Prison Governor

★ 6.5
Smashing Time 1967

Dominic

★ 6.2
Carry On Doctor 1967

Chaplain

★ 6.5
Beggar My Neighbour 1967

★ 6
Just Like a Woman 1967

Saul Alexander

★ 5
Press for Time 1966

Robin Willobey

★ 5.6
The Sandwich Man 1966

Escapologist

★ 6.1
Mild And Bitter 1966

★ NR
Father Came Too! 1964

Charles II

★ 5.5
A Stitch in Time 1963

Captain Russell

★ 7.4
Man of the World 1962

The Minister

★ 7
Romanoff and Juliet 1961

Otto

★ 5.4
Nearly a Nasty Accident 1961

Flight Lt. Winters

★ 7
The Avengers 1961

Doyle

★ 7.7
The Bulldog Breed 1960

Diving Instructor

★ 5.7
Never Let Go 1960

Alec Berger

★ 6.5
School for Scoundrels 1960

Dudley

★ 6.9
Operation Bullshine 1959

Gunner Perkins

★ 5.1
Danger Within 1959

Capt. Alfred Piker

★ 6.2
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's 1957

Prestwick

★ 6.7
Private's Progress 1956

Arthur Egan

★ 6.6
On Such a Night 1956

Second Gentleman

★ NR
John and Julie 1955

Jeremy

★ 4.6
For Better, for Worse 1954

The Car Dealer

★ 5.6
Albert R.N. 1953

Schoolie

★ 7.2
A Day to Remember 1953

Percy Goodall

★ 6.9
The Good Beginning 1953

Furrier

★ NR
Innocents in Paris 1953

Langton

★ 4.8
The Yellow Balloon 1953

Spiv

★ 5.6
The Long Memory 1953

Fisher

★ 6.6
Miss Robin Hood 1952

Cyril Lidstone

★ 7.6
24 Hours of a Woman's Life 1952

Bill

★ 4.8
Time, Gentlemen, Please! 1952

Lionel Batts

★ 8
Angels One Five 1952

Sentry

★ 6.1
The Magic Box 1952

Industry Man

★ 6.4
High Treason 1951

Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

★ 5.3
Home to Danger 1951

Lips Leonard

★ 6
Treasure Island 1951

★ NR
The Browning Version 1951

Carstairs

★ 7.6
The Franchise Affair 1951

Bernard Chadwick

★ 6.7
Cairo Road 1950

Ship Lieutenant

★ 5.8
Last Holiday 1950

Travel Agent

★ 7.1
Chance of a Lifetime 1950

Xenobian

★ 6.3
The Blue Lagoon 1949

Michael-child

★ 5.7
Forbidden 1949

Pete

★ 6.9
Vice Versa 1948

Chawner

★ 6.3
I See a Dark Stranger 1946

Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

★ 6.4
Dead of Night 1945

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

★ 7.2
Fanny by Gaslight 1944

Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

★ 5.2