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.
Acting
- 1997TitchSelf - Narrator26 ep.
- 1984I Thought You'd Gone7 ep.
- 1984Weekend PlayhouseArthur Saunders1 ep.
- 1984Saturday ReviewThe Book (voice)1 ep.
- 1983ITV Christmas Comedy15 ep.
- 1982The Agatha Christie HourGeorge Packington1 ep.
- 1982Whoops ApocalypseKevin Pork4 ep.
- 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe Book6 ep.
- 1977The Rag Trade22 ep.
- 1977Mr BigEddie13 ep.
- 1976Star Turn1 ep.
- 1976One-UpmanshipGatling-Fenn17 ep.
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyMajor Johnnie Pageant1 ep.
- 1974ZodiacGeneral Weston1 ep.
- 1973Man About the HouseMr Morris1 ep.
- 1971Kindly Leave The Kerb6 ep.
- 1970The GoodiesMinister for Sports1 ep.
- 1970From a Bird's Eye ViewClive Beauchamp16 ep.
- 1969Q...32 ep.
- 1969Mr Digby, Darling19 ep.
- 1967Beggar My Neighbour22 ep.
- 1966Mild And Bitter6 ep.
- 1965Night Train to SurbitonMatthew Pilbeam6 ep.
- 1962Man of the WorldThe Minister1 ep.
- 1961The AvengersDoyle2 ep.
Behind the camera
- 1977Mr BigWriter13 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1998Midsomer MurdersBunny Dawlish1 ep.
- 1995The Upper HandMr. Baker1 ep.
- 1994MinderHenry1 ep.
- 1987Screen TwoMr. Dass1 ep.
- 1987Rumpole of the BaileyMajor Johnnie Pageant1 ep.
- 1985Saturday ReviewThe Book (voice)1 ep.
- 1984Weekend PlayhouseArthur Saunders1 ep.
- 1982The Agatha Christie HourGeorge Packington1 ep.
- 1982Whoops ApocalypseKevin Pork4 ep.
- 1981Star Turn1 ep.
- 1975Man About the HouseMr Morris1 ep.
- 1974ZodiacGeneral Weston1 ep.
- 1973The GoodiesMinister for Sports1 ep.
- 1966The AvengersDoyle2 ep.
- 1962Man of the WorldThe Minister1 ep.
Also known as: Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones