Acting
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.
Filmography
Milk
Film · 1999
Adventures in Space and Time
Film · 1999
Midsomer Murders
Series · 1997
Titch
Series · 1997
Waiting
Film · 1995
Tender Loving Care
Film · 1993
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Film · 1993
The Upper Hand
Series · 1990
The Children of Dynmouth
Film · 1987
Screen Two
Series · 1985
I Thought You'd Gone
Series · 1984
Saturday Review
Series · 1984
Weekend Playhouse
Series · 1984
ITV Christmas Comedy
Series · 1983
Whoops Apocalypse
Series · 1982
The Agatha Christie Hour
Series · 1982
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Film · 1981
Chariots of Fire
Film · 1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Series · 1981
Minder
Series · 1979
The Rag Trade
Series · 1977
Mr Big
Series · 1977
Carry On England
Film · 1976
Seven Nights in Japan
Film · 1976
Star Turn
Series · 1976
One-Upmanship
Series · 1976
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Film · 1975
The Return of the Pink Panther
Film · 1975
Rumpole of the Bailey
Series · 1975
Zodiac
Series · 1974
The Mansion of Madness
Film · 1973
Man About the House
Series · 1973
Kindly Leave The Kerb
Series · 1971
From a Bird's Eye View
Series · 1970
The Goodies
Series · 1970
Q...
Series · 1969
Mr Digby, Darling
Series · 1969
Hot Millions
Film · 1968
Carry On Doctor
Film · 1967
Just Like a Woman
Film · 1967
Smashing Time
Film · 1967
Beggar My Neighbour
Series · 1967
Press for Time
Film · 1966
The Sandwich Man
Film · 1966
Mild And Bitter
Series · 1966
Night Train to Surbiton
Series · 1965
Father Came Too!
Film · 1964
A Stitch in Time
Film · 1963
Man of the World
Series · 1962
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Film · 1961
Romanoff and Juliet
Film · 1961
The Avengers
Series · 1961
School for Scoundrels
Film · 1960
Never Let Go
Film · 1960
The Bulldog Breed
Film · 1960
Operation Bullshine
Film · 1959
Danger Within
Film · 1959
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Film · 1957
Private's Progress
Film · 1956
On Such a Night
Film · 1956
John and Julie
Film · 1955
For Better, for Worse
Film · 1954
The Long Memory
Film · 1953
The Yellow Balloon
Film · 1953
A Day to Remember
Film · 1953
Innocents in Paris
Film · 1953
The Good Beginning
Film · 1953
Albert R.N.
Film · 1953
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Film · 1952
Miss Robin Hood
Film · 1952
Angels One Five
Film · 1952
The Magic Box
Film · 1952
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Film · 1952
The Browning Version
Film · 1951
Home to Danger
Film · 1951
The Franchise Affair
Film · 1951
High Treason
Film · 1951
Cairo Road
Film · 1950
Chance of a Lifetime
Film · 1950
Last Holiday
Film · 1950
Forbidden
Film · 1949
The Blue Lagoon
Film · 1949
Vice Versa
Film · 1948
I See a Dark Stranger
Film · 1946
Dead of Night
Film · 1945
Fanny by Gaslight
Film · 1944