Where to watch Michael Jayston in the UK
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Michael James (born 29 October 1935), known professionally as Michael Jayston, was an English actor. He played Nicholas II of Russia in the film Nicholas and Alexandra (1971). He has also made many television appearances, which have included playing the Valeyard in all fourteen episodes of the Doctor Who serial The Trial of a Time Lord (1986) and appearing in the Only Fools and Horses episode "Time on Our Hands" (1996) as Raquel's father, James.
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- Coronation Street (1960) as Judge
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Reverend Arthur Gould
- Holby City (1999) as Judge
- Doctor Who (1963) as The Valeyard
- Casualty (1986) as Ian
- Crown Court (1972) as Keith Saunders QC
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Heartbeat (1992) as Michael Harvey
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as The Earl of Rufton
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as John 'Jack' Worthing
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Siegfried Sassoon
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as G.B. Shaw
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Jake
- Foyle's War (2002) as AC Henry Parkins
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Gerry Hackett
- Remembers… (2022) Cast
- The Edwardians (1972) as Frederick Henry Royce
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Mansel
- UFO (1970) as Russell Stone
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Ernest Bristow
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Quentin Nightingale
- Thriller (1973) as Roger Masters
- Lady Killers (1980) as Frederick Henry Seddon
- Detective (1964) Cast
- Churchill's People (1974) as Henry, Bishop of Norwich
- Callan (1967) Cast
- Big Deal (1984) as Grover
- Press Gang (1989) as Colonel X
- Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa (2018) as Self
- Cluedo (1990) as Colonel Mustard
- The Power Game (1965) as Lincoln Dowling
- Murder in Suburbia (2004) as Bradley
- Stay Lucky (1989) as Valentine
- Jane Eyre (1973) as Mr Rochester
- A Dinner of Herbs (2000) as Justice Craig
- Worlds Beyond (1986) as Drayton Thomas
- Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994) as Jack Donovan
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) as Peter Guillam
- C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985) Cast
- Outside Edge (1994) as Bob Willis
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What are Michael Jayston's most popular films?
Most-watched Michael Jayston films currently: Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994), First Kid (1996), Zulu Dawn (1979), Finisterre (2003), Follow Me! (1972).
What TV shows has Michael Jayston appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Coronation Street (1960), Midsomer Murders (1997), Holby City (1999), Doctor Who (1963), Casualty (1986).
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