Peter Jones

Acting

Peter Jones

Born March 18, 1966 · Beaconsfield, South Buckinghamshire, England (age 60)

No biography available.

Known For

Top GearTop Gear · 2002
Top Gear
7.62002
Series
This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The long-running show travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. The current hosts are Paddy Mcguinness, Chris Harris and Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff.
Natural WorldNatural World · 1983
Natural World
7.41983
SeriesDocumentary
Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British television, with more than 400 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983. Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, but individual programmes can be in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or films made and distributed by independent production companies and purchased by the BBC. Natural World programmes are often broadcast as PBS Nature episodes in the USA. Since 2008, most Natural World programmes have been shot and broadcast in high definition.
Never Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the Buzzcocks · 1996
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
7.01996
SeriesComedy
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
Celebrity JuiceCelebrity Juice · 2008
Celebrity Juice
6.72008
SeriesComedy
The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head in a series of hilarious rounds unlike any other panel show.
Shark TankShark Tank · 2009
Shark Tank
6.72009
Series
Aspiring entrepreneurs pitch various business ideas to "The Sharks" -- tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons -- in hopes of landing an investment.
HustleHustle · 2004
Hustle
7.72004
SeriesComedyCrime
A motley group of London con artists pull of a series of daring and intricate stings.
Dragons' DenDragons' Den · 2005
Dragons' Den
6.42005
Series
Budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires willing to invest their own cash.
Michael McIntyre's Big ShowMichael McIntyre's Big Show · 2016
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
7.12016
SeriesComedyFamily
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre.

TV Shows

Top GearTop Gear · 2002
Top Gear
7.62002
Series
This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The long-running show travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. The current hosts are Paddy Mcguinness, Chris Harris and Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff.
Natural WorldNatural World · 1983
Natural World
7.41983
SeriesDocumentary
Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British television, with more than 400 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983. Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, but individual programmes can be in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or films made and distributed by independent production companies and purchased by the BBC. Natural World programmes are often broadcast as PBS Nature episodes in the USA. Since 2008, most Natural World programmes have been shot and broadcast in high definition.
Never Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the Buzzcocks · 1996
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
7.01996
SeriesComedy
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
Celebrity JuiceCelebrity Juice · 2008
Celebrity Juice
6.72008
SeriesComedy
The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head in a series of hilarious rounds unlike any other panel show.
Shark TankShark Tank · 2009
Shark Tank
6.72009
Series
Aspiring entrepreneurs pitch various business ideas to "The Sharks" -- tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons -- in hopes of landing an investment.
HustleHustle · 2004
Hustle
7.72004
SeriesComedyCrime
A motley group of London con artists pull of a series of daring and intricate stings.
Dragons' DenDragons' Den · 2005
Dragons' Den
6.42005
Series
Budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires willing to invest their own cash.
Michael McIntyre's Big ShowMichael McIntyre's Big Show · 2016
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
7.12016
SeriesComedyFamily
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre.
Chris Moyles' Quiz NightChris Moyles' Quiz Night · 2009
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
5.32009
Series
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night is a British television comedy panel game show, presented by Chris Moyles. The show was originally shown on Channel 4 at 10 p.m. on Sundays and repeated on Mondays at 11 p.m. It included three rounds in which he took on three celebrity contestants in a quiz where the prize was an item from his own home. As he was also competing, the questions were asked by a celebrity quiz master. The series has an all-female house band present in the studio who played the title music.
American InventorAmerican Inventor · 2006
American Inventor
1.52006
Series
American Inventor was a reality television series based on a competition to be named America's best inventor. It was conceived by UK entrepreneur Peter Jones, who appears on the British version of the somewhat similar programme Dragons' Den, a format originated in Japan where it is owned by Sony. It was produced by Jones alongside Simon Cowell and the producers of American Idol. It premiered on ABC on March 16, 2006. It was organized as a competition between the various Inventors resulting in one overall winner. Janusz Liberkowski, who invented a new type of child safety seat based on the human womb called the Anecia Safety Capsule, was declared the first season's winner in a live episode on May 18, 2006. The second season premiered on June 6, 2007. Firefighter Greg Chavez, who invented a fire suppression system for Christmas Trees called the Guardian Angel, was the winner of the second season, on August 1, 2007. On March 20, 2008, the show's official website was removed, and the series was not included on the 2008 fall schedule, therefore the series was cancelled.
TycoonTycoon · 2007
Tycoon
2007
Series
Tycoon was an ITV reality television show, based on the existing Peter Jones/Simon Cowell production American Inventor, which began on 19 June 2007 at 9.00pm. It was fronted by Peter Jones, who searched for entrepreneurs with ideas that he helped turn into profit-making companies. The winner was chosen by the public. The entrepreneurs were competing for support from Peter Jones and the other companies' profits. The series also included a viewers' competition in which 25% of the winning company's shares were divided between 2,000 viewers. After two weeks Tycoon was pulled from its slot at 9pm on Tuesday night due to disappointing ratings. After missing a week, the series returned on Monday 9 July at 10pm, cut from one hour to 30 minutes and reduced from six episodes to five. The final of Tycoon took place on Monday 23 July on ITV, with Kate Thornton as host. Iain Morgan was announced the winner of the series.
Dragons' Den: On TourDragons' Den: On Tour · 2009
Dragons' Den: On Tour
2009
SeriesDocumentary
The Dragons tour the UK to find out what happened next to their investments
Dragons' Den: What Happened NextDragons' Den: What Happened Next · 2010
Dragons' Den: What Happened Next
2010
SeriesDocumentary
Series following the Dragons as they leave the Den to return to their business empires and multimillionaire lifestyles
The MagiciansThe Magicians · 2011
The Magicians
8.52011
SeriesComedy
The Magicians was a British family entertainment television show, first broadcast throughout January 2011 on BBC One. The show features magicians performing a number of magic tricks with guest celebrities, to decide which pair will face a forfeit trick at the end of the episode. In the first series, this was decided through audience participation, however, for the second series, a phone vote was introduced. The first series was hosted by Lenny Henry, and featured magicians Luis de Matos, Barry and Stuart and Chris Korn. At the end of series 1, Luis de Matos was deemed series champion.
Bradley Walsh: The Laugh's on MeBradley Walsh: The Laugh's on Me · 2022
Bradley Walsh: The Laugh's on Me
10.02022
Series
The TV star gives a personal and honest account of his own life, joined by his nearest and dearest celebrity friends to tell the incredible story of his career.
Peter Jones MeetsPeter Jones Meets · 2013
Peter Jones Meets
5.02013
SeriesDocumentary
Peter Jones, star of Dragons' Den, leaves his lair to meet some of Britain's top entrepreneurs, finding out how they made their millions and investigating whether there is a blueprint for success.
Dragons' Den: How to Win in the DenDragons' Den: How to Win in the Den · 2011
Dragons' Den: How to Win in the Den
2011
SeriesDocumentary
A look back over the highs and lows experienced by the hundreds of entrepreneurs who have entered the Den over the last nine series, examining the key ingredients required for a successful pitch.
Dragons' Den: The Dragons' StoriesDragons' Den: The Dragons' Stories · 2008
Dragons' Den: The Dragons' Stories
2008
SeriesDocumentary
Series revealing the lives of the Dragons' Den Dragons