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
- Holby City (1999) as Judge
- Crown Court (1972) as Keith Saunders QC
- Casualty (1986) as Ian
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as John 'Jack' Worthing
- Heartbeat (1992) as Michael Harvey
- Foyle's War (2002) as AC Henry Parkins
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Gerry Hackett
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as The Earl of Rufton
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as G.B. Shaw
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Siegfried Sassoon
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Mansel
- Thriller (1973) as Roger Masters
- UFO (1970) as Russell Stone
- Churchill's People (1974) as Henry, Bishop of Norwich
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Quentin Nightingale
- Remembers… (2022) Cast
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Callan (1967) Cast
- Press Gang (1989) as Colonel X
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Ernest Bristow
- Detective (1964) Cast
- Lady Killers (1980) as Frederick Henry Seddon
- The Edwardians (1972) as Frederick Henry Royce
- C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985) Cast
- Cluedo (1990) as Colonel Mustard
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) as Peter Guillam
- Murder in Suburbia (2004) as Bradley
- Outside Edge (1994) as Bob Willis
- Big Deal (1984) as Grover
- Stay Lucky (1989) as Valentine
- Time for Murder (1985) as Austin Tupp
- Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994) as Jack Donovan
- The Power Game (1965) as Lincoln Dowling
- Worlds Beyond (1986) as Drayton Thomas
- A Dinner of Herbs (2000) as Justice Craig
- Quiller (1975) as Quiller
- A Bit of a Do (1989) Cast
- Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa (2018) as Self
- Zulu Dawn (1979) as Col. Crealock
- Cromwell (1970) as Henry Ireton
- First Kid (1996) Original Music Composer
- Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Nicholas
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Jimmy
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972) as Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgson)
- Tales That Witness Madness (1973) as Brian (segment "Mel")
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1997) as Admiral Sellings
- The Internecine Project (1974) as David Baker
- She Fell Among Thieves (1978) as Mansel
- Still Crazy Like a Fox (1987) as Randall Perry
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1968) as Demetrius
- Craze (1974) as Detective Sgt. Wall
- Dominique (1980) as Arnold Craven
- Follow Me! (1972) as Charles
- The Homecoming (1973) as Teddy
- From a Far Country (1981) as Narrator (voice)
- Bequest to the Nation (1973) as Capt. Hardy
- The Royal (2003) as Henry Appleton
- The Merchant of Venice (1973) as Gratiano
- Alec Guinness: A Class Act (2024) as self
- Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba (2022) as Self
- King Lear (1975) as Edmund
- Element of Doubt (1996) as Kirk
- Jane Eyre (1973) as Mr Rochester
- Haggard (1990) Cast
- Gossip from the Forest (1979) as Alfred Maiberling
- Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids (1986) as The Valeyard
- A Coffin for the Bride (1974) as Mark Walker
- Somewhere to Run (1989) as Roger Fitzpatrick
- The Importance of Being Earnest (1974) as Jack Worthing
- Doctor Who: Mindwarp (1986) as The Valeyard
- Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet (1986) as The Valeyard
- The Hero of My Life (1970) as Charles Dickens
- Competition (1971) as Jimmy
- Ring Once for Death (1973) as Roger Masters
- The Man Who Left His Soul on Film (1983) Cast
- The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord (2008) Cast
- Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe (1986) as The Valeyard
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Where can I watch Michael Jayston films in the UK?
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), Cromwell (1970), 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), Holby City (1999), Crown Court (1972).
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