
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.

as Narrator

as Harry

as Dr Roger Capstick

as Mr Davies

as Self / Narrator

as Mr. Dass

as The Book

as Brigadier

as Capt. Balcon

as Psychiatrist

as Maxy Naus

as Prison Governor

as Dominic

as Chaplain

as Saul Alexander

as Robin Willobey

as Escapologist

as Actor Playing Charles II

as Captain Russell

as Otto

as Flight Lt. Winters

as Diving Instructor

as Alec Berger

as Dudley

as Gunner Perkins

as Capt. Alfred Piker

as Prestwick

as Arthur Egan

as Second Gentleman

as Jeremy

as Car Dealer

as Schoolie

as Percy Goodall

as Furrier

as Langton

as Spiv

as Fisher

as Cyril Lidstone

as Bill

as Lionel Batts

as Sentry

as Industry Man

as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

as Lips Leonard

as Carstairs

as Bernard Chadwick

as Ship Lieutenant

as Travel Agent

as Xenobian

as Michael-child

as Pete

as Chawner

as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)