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.
TV credits
Rated 9.0 out of 10
Titch
1997
Rated 7.5 out of 10
Midsomer Murders
1997
Rated 7.2 out of 10
The Upper Hand
1990
Rated 7.1 out of 10
Screen Two
1985
Rated 0.0 out of 10
I Thought You'd Gone
1984
Rated 0.0 out of 10
Weekend Playhouse
1984
Rated 0.0 out of 10
Saturday Review
1984
Rated 0.0 out of 10
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
Rated 6.8 out of 10
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Rated 6.9 out of 10
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
Rated 8.1 out of 10
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Rated 7.2 out of 10
Minder
1979
Rated 7.0 out of 10
The Rag Trade
1977
Rated 0.0 out of 10
Star Turn
1976
Rated 7.7 out of 10
One-Upmanship
1976
Rated 7.1 out of 10
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Rated 5.0 out of 10
Zodiac
1974
Rated 7.1 out of 10
Man About the House
1973
Rated 0.0 out of 10
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
Rated 7.6 out of 10
The Goodies
1970
Rated 6.0 out of 10
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
Rated 7.3 out of 10
Q...
1969
Rated 0.0 out of 10
Mr Digby, Darling
1969
Rated 7.0 out of 10
Beggar My Neighbour
1967