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Peter Jones

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.

On screen

  • Milk
  • Adventures in Space and Time
  • Waiting
  • Tender Loving Care
  • The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
  • The Children of Dynmouth
  • The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
  • Chariots of Fire
  • Carry On England
  • Seven Nights in Japan
  • Confessions of a Pop Performer
  • The Return of the Pink Panther
  • The Mansion of Madness
  • Hot Millions
  • Carry On Doctor
  • Just Like a Woman
  • Smashing Time
  • Press for Time
  • The Sandwich Man
  • Father Came Too!
  • A Stitch in Time
  • Nearly a Nasty Accident
  • Romanoff and Juliet
  • School for Scoundrels
  • Never Let Go
  • The Bulldog Breed
  • Operation Bullshine
  • Danger Within
  • Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
  • Private's Progress
  • On Such a Night
  • John and Julie
  • For Better, for Worse
  • The Long Memory
  • The Yellow Balloon
  • A Day to Remember
  • Innocents in Paris
  • The Good Beginning
  • Albert R.N.
  • 24 Hours of a Woman's Life
  • Miss Robin Hood
  • Angels One Five
  • The Magic Box
  • Time, Gentlemen, Please!
  • The Browning Version
  • Home to Danger
  • The Franchise Affair
  • High Treason
  • Cairo Road
  • Chance of a Lifetime
  • Last Holiday
  • Forbidden
  • The Blue Lagoon
  • Vice Versa
  • I See a Dark Stranger
  • Dead of Night
  • Fanny by Gaslight

Behind the camera

  • Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell

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