Peter Jones
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Birthday: 12/06/1920
Death: 2000-04-10
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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One-Upmanship
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29/10/20026.0
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Adventures in Space and Time
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13/11/19990.0
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01/01/19992.0
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03/10/19930.0
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The Upper Hand
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01/05/19907.3
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27/07/19840.0
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12/05/19840.0
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23/04/19830.0
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The Agatha Christie Hour
07/09/19826.8
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Whoops Apocalypse
14/03/19827.3
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15/05/19816.8
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
09/02/19817.2
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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21/05/19710.0
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The Goodies
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24/03/19697.7
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