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 Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, providing the voice of the eponymous guidebook in both the radio series and subsequent adaptations. Joness 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.

All movies available from Peter Jones

Poster movie The Sandwich Man

The Sandwich Man

Movie
Poster movie A Day to Remember

A Day to Remember

Movie
Poster movie Private's Progress

Private's Progress

Movie
Poster movie Innocents in Paris

Innocents in Paris

Movie
Poster movie Seven Nights in Japan

Seven Nights in Japan

Movie
Poster movie The Magic Box

The Magic Box

Movie
Poster movie Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Movie
Poster movie Hot Millions

Hot Millions

Movie
Poster movie From a Bird's Eye View

From a Bird's Eye View

Tv series

Movies unavailable from Peter Jones

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Flight Lt. Winters

Movie 1961

Carry On Doctor

Chaplain

Movie 1967

Carry On England

Brigadier

Movie 1976

School for Scoundrels

Dudley

Movie 1960

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Book

Movie 1981

Press for Time

Robin Willobey (photographer)

Movie 1966

The Browning Version

Carstairs

Movie 1951

Forbidden

Pete

Movie 1949

Home to Danger

Lips Leonard

Movie 1951

24 Hours of a Woman's Life

Bill

Movie 1952

The Mansion of Madness

Movie 1973

Miss Robin Hood

Cyril Lidstone

Movie 1952

John and Julie

Jeremy

Movie 1955

Cairo Road

Ship Lieutenant

Movie 1950

The Long Memory

Fisher

Movie 1953

The Yellow Balloon

Spiv

Movie 1953

Never Let Go

Alec Berger

Movie 1960

Romanoff and Juliet

Otto

Movie 1961

The Blue Lagoon

Michael-child

Movie 1949

The Franchise Affair

Bernard Chadwick

Movie 1951

Angels One Five

Sentry

Movie 1952

Just Like a Woman

Saul Alexander

Movie 1967

Tender Loving Care

Mr Davies

Movie 1993

Milk

Harry

Movie 1999

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Maxy Naus

Movie 1975

For Better, for Worse

The Car Dealer

Movie 1954

Operation Bullshine

Gunner Perkins

Movie 1959

Smashing Time

Dominic

Movie 1967

The Return of the Pink Panther

Psychiatrist

Movie 1975

Chariots of Fire

Movie 1981

The Good Beginning

Furrier

Movie 1953

Last Holiday

Travel Agent

Movie 1950

Albert R.N.

Schoolie

Movie 1953

On Such a Night

Second Gentleman

Movie 1956

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Lionel Batts

Movie 1952

Adventures in Space and Time

Narrator

Movie 1999

The Children Of Dynmouth

Mr. Dass

Movie 1987

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

Prestwick

Movie 1957

Father Came Too!

Charles II

Movie 1964

I See a Dark Stranger

Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Movie 1946

Danger Within

Capt. Alfred Piker

Movie 1959

Dead of Night

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

Movie 1945

Fanny by Gaslight

Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

Movie 1944

Vice Versa

Chawner

Movie 1948

Tv series unavailable from Peter Jones

Midsomer Murders

Bunny Dawlish

Tv 1997

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Book

Tv 1981

Q...

Tv 1969

The Avengers

Doyle

Tv 1961

Whoops Apocalypse

Tv 1982

Beggar My Neighbour

Tv 1967

The Goodies

Tv 1970

Rumpole of the Bailey

Tv 1975

Mr Digby, Darling

Tv 1969

Kindly Leave The Kerb

Tv 1971

Mild And Bitter

Tv 1966

Star Turn

Tv 1976

I Thought You'd Gone

Tv 1984

The Agatha Christie Hour

Tv 1982

One-Upmanship

Tv 1976

Treasure Island

Tv 1951

The Rag Trade

Tv 1977

Saturday Review

The Book (voice)

Tv 1984

ITV Christmas Comedy

Tv 1983

Minder

Henry

Tv 1979

The Upper Hand

Mr. Baker

Tv 1990

The Goodies

Minister for Sports

Tv 1970