Peter Jones

Peter Jones (June 12 1920 - April 10 2000) was an English actor, born at Wem in Shropshire.

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June 12 - 1920 - April 10 - 2000 - English - Wem - Shropshire

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He was most noted for his lead role in the TV sitcom The Rag Trade and his elegant repartee on the BBC Radio 4 programme, Just a Minute.

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Sitcom - The Rag Trade - BBC Radio 4 - Just a Minute

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Jones was also the voice of The Book in the original BBC radio and subsequent television and LP adaptations of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. He also narrated Douglas Adams's radio series Last Chance to See. He also had guest starring roles in the British comedy series The Goodies and the courtroom drama Rumpole of the Bailey.

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BBC - The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams - Last Chance to See - The Goodies - Rumpole of the Bailey

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In addition to starring in a number of television series, such as Holby City and The Bill, Jones starred in a number of feature films, including Chariots of Fire and The Return of the Pink Panther.

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Holby City - The Bill - Chariots of Fire - The Return of the Pink Panther

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He was also a talented scriptwriter. His daughter, Selena Carey-Jones, is herself an actress.

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