Where to watch James Hayter in the UK
Find every James Hayter film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
James Hayter (23 April 1907 – 27 March 1983) was a British actor. He was born in Lonavala, India, brought up in Scotland and died in Spain. His best remembered film roles include Friar Tuck in the 1952 film The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men and Samuel Pickwick in The Pickwick Papers of the same year. His rotund appearance and fruity voice made him a natural choice for such roles. A pupil of Dollar Academy, he became a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, his film career began in 1936 in Sensation, but was interrupted by World War II during which he served in the Royal…
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- The Avengers (1961) as Ticket Collector
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Captain Webster
- Are You Being Served? (1972) as Mr. Tebbs
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as Sheik in Arab Council (uncredited)
- Father Brown (1974) Cast
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Mark Saber (1954) as Longhair Smith
- Oliver! (1968) as Mr. Jessop
- The World of Wodehouse (1967) as Smithers
- The Flaxton Boys (1969) as Nathan
- The Crimson Pirate (1952) as Prof. Prudence
- Fair Game (1958) as Mr Shaw
- The Adventures of Don Quick (1970) as Hendenno
- The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971) as Squire Middleton
- The Fallen Idol (1948) as Perry
- Passport to Pimlico (1949) as Commissionaire
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Bert Taylor
- Night and the City (1950) as Figler (uncredited)
- Seven Waves Away (1957) as 'Cookie' Morrow
- The 39 Steps (1959) as Mr Memory
- Land of the Pharaohs (1955) as Mikka
- Helter Skelter (1949) as Inn Landlord (uncredited)
- Gideon's Day (1958) as Robert Mason
- Trio (1950) as Albert Foreman (segment "The Verger")
- The Captain's Table (1959) as Chief Engineer Earnshaw
- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Mr. Percival Tebbs (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Horror of Frankenstein (1970) as Bailiff
- Beau Brummell (1954) as Mortimer
- The Ghosts of Berkeley Square (1947) as Capt. Dodds (uncredited)
- Vice Versa (1948) as Bandmaster
- For Better, for Worse (1954) as Plumber
- Waterfront (1950) as Ship's Captain
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) as Friar Tuck
- The Blue Lagoon (1949) as Dr Murdock
- I Was Monty's Double (1958) as Sgt. Adams
- Quartet (1948) as Foreman of the Jury (segment "The Alien Corn")
- Tom Brown's Schooldays (1951) as Old Thomas
- The Awakening (1954) as The Chief
- My Brother Jonathan (1948) as Tom Morse
- Stranger in the House (1967) as Harry Hawkins
- The Spider and the Fly (1949) as Mayor
- David Copperfield (1969) as Porter
- Morning Departure (1950) Cast
- Your Witness (1950) as Prouty
- The Great Game (1953) as Joe Lawson
- Will Any Gentleman...? (1953) as Dr. Smith
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1947) as Ned and Charles Cheeryble
- A Day to Remember (1953) as Fred Collins
- The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1976) as Briggs
- All Over the Town (1949) as Councillor Baines
- The End of the River (1947) as Chico
- The Mark of Cain (1947) as Dr. White
- School for Secrets (1946) as Warrant Officer
- Burke & Hare (1972) as Dr. Selby
- The Big Money (1958) as Mr Frith
- Captain Boycott (1947) as Music Hall Comic (uncredited)
- Carry On Admiral (1957) as Sir Henry Tomkinson (uncredited)
- Sailors Three (1940) as Hans
- Four Sided Triangle (1953) as Dr. Harvey
- Go to Blazes (1962) as Pipe Smoker
- The Pickwick Papers (1952) as Samuel Pickwick
- Woman Hater (1948) as Mr. Burrell
- Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) as Kingsburgh
- A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967) as Friar Tuck
- No Room at the Inn (1948) as Councilor Trouncer
- Flesh and Blood (1951) as Sir Douglas Manley
- Murder in Soho (1939) as Nick Green
- Don't Ever Leave Me (1949) as Man with Summons
- Always a Bride (1953) as Dutton
- Port Afrique (1956) as Nino
- Calling Bulldog Drummond (1951) as Bill
- Song of Norway (1970) as Butler to Berg
- Sail Into Danger (1957) as Monty
- The Laughing Lady (1946) as Ostler
- Touch and Go (1955) as Kimball
- For Them That Trespass (1949) as John Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn
- Silent Dust (1949) as Pringle
- It's a Wonderful World (1956) as Bert Fielding
- Dear Mr. Prohack (1949) as Carrell Quire
- Sensation (1936) as Jock
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James Hayter'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 James Hayter's most popular films?
Most-watched James Hayter films currently: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Oliver! (1968), The Crimson Pirate (1952), The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971), The Fallen Idol (1948).
What TV shows has James Hayter appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Avengers (1961), The Onedin Line (1971), Are You Being Served? (1972), Father Brown (1974), The World of Hammer (1994).
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