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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- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Reverend Arthur Gould
- Coronation Street (1960) as Judge
- Doctor Who (1963) as The Valeyard
- Casualty (1986) as Ian
- Holby City (1999) as Judge
- Heartbeat (1992) as Michael Harvey
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as The Earl of Rufton
- Foyle's War (2002) as AC Henry Parkins
- Crown Court (1972) as Keith Saunders QC
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as John 'Jack' Worthing
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as G.B. Shaw
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Siegfried Sassoon
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Gerry Hackett
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Jake
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Mansel
- Remembers… (2022) Cast
- UFO (1970) as Russell Stone
- Thriller (1973) as Roger Masters
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Quentin Nightingale
- Churchill's People (1974) as Henry, Bishop of Norwich
- Detective (1964) Cast
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Ernest Bristow
- Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa (2018) as Self
- Callan (1967) Cast
- Press Gang (1989) as Colonel X
- Murder in Suburbia (2004) as Bradley
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) as Peter Guillam
- Lady Killers (1980) as Frederick Henry Seddon
- Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994) as Jack Donovan
- The Power Game (1965) as Lincoln Dowling
- Cluedo (1990) as Colonel Mustard
- 99-1 (1994) as Chauncy
- C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985) Cast
- Stay Lucky (1989) as Valentine
- Outside Edge (1994) as Bob Willis
- The Edwardians (1972) as Frederick Henry Royce
- Big Deal (1984) as Grover
- A Dinner of Herbs (2000) as Justice Craig
- Worlds Beyond (1986) as Drayton Thomas
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Michael Jayston's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Michael Jayston's most popular films?
Most-watched Michael Jayston films currently: Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994), Zulu Dawn (1979), Follow Me! (1972), First Kid (1996), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971).
What TV shows has Michael Jayston appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Midsomer Murders (1997), Coronation Street (1960), Doctor Who (1963), Casualty (1986), Holby City (1999).
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