Peter Jones
An image from Private's Progress, one of the productions that also features Peter Jones.
Peter Jones

Peter Jones

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.

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

1981

The Browning Version

The Browning Version

1951

School for Scoundrels

School for Scoundrels

1960

Carry On England

Carry On England

1976

Private's Progress

Private's Progress

1956

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

1975

Danger Within

Danger Within

1959

Press for Time

Press for Time

1966