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 21 June 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
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as Sheik in Arab Council (uncredited)
- Are You Being Served? (1972) as Mr. Tebbs
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Captain Webster
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Mark Saber (1954) as Longhair Smith
- Father Brown (1974) as Sir Aaron Armstrong
- Oliver! (1968) as Mr. Jessop
- The Blue Lagoon (1949) as Dr Murdock
- The Flaxton Boys (1969) as Nathan
- The Crimson Pirate (1952) as Prof. Prudence
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Bert Taylor
- The Adventures of Don Quick (1970) as Hendenno
- The World of Wodehouse (1967) as Smithers
- Gideon's Day (1958) as Robert Mason
- Night and the City (1950) as Figler (uncredited)
- The Fallen Idol (1948) as Perry
- The Captain's Table (1959) as Chief Engineer Earnshaw
- I Was Monty's Double (1958) as Sgt. Adams
- The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971) as Squire Middleton
- Land of the Pharaohs (1955) as Mikka
- Beau Brummell (1954) as Mortimer
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) as Friar Tuck
- Fair Game (1958) as Mr Shaw
- Go to Blazes (1962) as Pipe Smoker
- The Ghosts of Berkeley Square (1947) as Capt. Dodds (uncredited)
- Touch and Go (1955) as Kimball
- Seven Waves Away (1957) as 'Cookie' Morrow
- The Horror of Frankenstein (1970) as Bailiff
- Vice Versa (1948) as Bandmaster
- Four Sided Triangle (1953) as Dr. Harvey
- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Mr. Percival Tebbs (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The 39 Steps (1959) as Mr Memory
- Carry On Admiral (1957) as Sir Henry Tomkinson (uncredited)
- Your Witness (1950) as Prouty
- Helter Skelter (1949) as Inn Landlord (uncredited)
- Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) as Kingsburgh
- Silent Dust (1949) as Pringle
- Morning Departure (1950) Cast
- Passport to Pimlico (1949) as Commissionaire
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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 Blue Lagoon (1949), The Crimson Pirate (1952), Gideon's Day (1958).
What TV shows has James Hayter appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Avengers (1961), Are You Being Served? (1972), The Onedin Line (1971), The World of Hammer (1994), Mark Saber (1954).
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