Michael Jayston

TV roles

Best TV shows featuring Michael Jayston

Every Michael Jayston series we track, ranked by real viewer rating — led by Quiller at 10.0. Where to stream each is one tap away.

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Michael Jayston's shows, ranked 40

  1. Quiller (1975)as Quiller10.0
  2. The Power Game posterThe Power Game (1965)as Lincoln Dowling10.0
  3. Detective posterDetective (1964)9.0
  4. Sherlock Holmes posterSherlock Holmes (1984)as The Earl of Rufton8.2
  5. Doctor Who posterDoctor Who (1963)as The Valeyard7.9
  6. The Darling Buds of May posterThe Darling Buds of May (1991)as Ernest Bristow7.9
  7. The Royal posterThe Royal (2003)as Henry Appleton7.8
  8. Foyle's War posterFoyle's War (2002)as AC Henry Parkins7.8
  9. UFO posterUFO (1970)as Russell Stone7.7
  10. Murder in Suburbia posterMurder in Suburbia (2004)as Bradley7.6
  11. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy posterTinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)as Peter Guillam7.6
  12. Lady Killers posterLady Killers (1980)as Frederick Henry Seddon7.5
  13. Press Gang posterPress Gang (1989)as Colonel X7.5
  14. Midsomer Murders posterMidsomer Murders (1997)as Reverend Arthur Gould7.5
  15. Big Deal posterBig Deal (1984)as Grover7.3
  16. Heartbeat posterHeartbeat (1992)as Michael Harvey7.2
  17. Callan posterCallan (1967)7.0
  18. Stay Lucky posterStay Lucky (1989)as Valentine7.0
  19. BBC2 Play of the Week posterBBC2 Play of the Week (1977)as Mansel7.0
  20. ITV Playhouse posterITV Playhouse (1967)as Gerry Hackett7.0
  21. ITV Saturday Night Theatre posterITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969)as Jake7.0
  22. Thriller posterThriller (1973)as Roger Masters6.9
  23. Cluedo posterCluedo (1990)as Colonel Mustard6.8
  24. Tales of the Unexpected posterTales of the Unexpected (1979)as G.B. Shaw6.8
  25. The Ruth Rendell Mysteries posterThe Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987)as Quentin Nightingale6.6
  26. A Dinner of Herbs posterA Dinner of Herbs (2000)as Justice Craig6.4
  27. A Bit of a Do posterA Bit of a Do (1989)6.3
  28. The Edwardians posterThe Edwardians (1972)as Frederick Henry Royce6.3
  29. Casualty posterCasualty (1986)as Ian6.2
  30. C.A.T.S. Eyes posterC.A.T.S. Eyes (1985)6.0
  31. Armchair Theatre posterArmchair Theatre (1956)as Jimmy6.0
  32. Holby City posterHolby City (1999)as Judge5.8
  33. Worlds Beyond posterWorlds Beyond (1986)as Drayton Thomas5.8
  34. Jane Eyre posterJane Eyre (1973)as Mr Rochester5.8
  35. Crown Court posterCrown Court (1972)as Keith Saunders QC5.7
  36. Coronation Street posterCoronation Street (1960)as Judge5.4
  37. BBC Play of the Month posterBBC Play of the Month (1965)as John 'Jack' Worthing5.3
  38. The Wednesday Play posterThe Wednesday Play (1964)as Siegfried Sassoon5.2
  39. Churchill's People posterChurchill's People (1974)as Henry, Bishop of Norwich5.0
  40. Outside Edge posterOutside Edge (1994–1996)as Bob Willis · Drama · Comedy

Good to know

What is Michael Jayston's best TV show?

Quiller (1975) is Michael Jayston's highest-rated series here, at ★ 10.0.

How many TV shows has Michael Jayston been in?

We track 40 Michael Jayston shows, averaging ★ 7.0 — ranked here by viewer rating.

Where can I watch Michael's shows?

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