Peter Jones
Born June 12, 1920 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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.
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Adventures in Space and Time
The Blue Lagoon
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
For Better, for Worse
The Bulldog Breed
Private's Progress
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
I See a Dark Stranger
Seven Nights in Japan
The Good Beginning
Never Let Go
The Browning Version
High Treason
The Sandwich Man
The Mansion of Madness
The Magic Box
Cairo Road
Innocents in Paris
Nearly a Nasty Accident
A Day to Remember
The Franchise Affair
Miss Robin Hood
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Carry On England
The Long Memory
Press for Time
John and Julie
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Father Came Too!
Angels One Five
School for Scoundrels
The Yellow Balloon
Just Like a Woman
Albert R.N.
Smashing Time
Romanoff and Juliet
Chance of a Lifetime
On Such a Night
Operation Bullshine
Waiting
The Children of Dynmouth
Milk
