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Peter Jones

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.

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    7.2
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    5.3
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    9 votes
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    6.9
    8 votes
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    6.5
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    8.0
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    6.3
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    5.5
    2 votes
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    0.0
    0 votes
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    0.0
    0 votes
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    0.0
    0 votes
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    0.0
    0 votes
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    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
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    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
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