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Here are some radio programs, audio files and video files that I have gathered from various works. Most are in mp3 format. Please save them to your computer (Right click save your mouse button or in the case of the radio programs, just click on the link) and DO NOT hotlink (use the links on another website or blog). Thank you. The rest of the multimedia consist of links to websites with video and audio of Michael.
~Radio~
An Alternative to Suicide
Download 78.97MB, zip file"In the strange world of the 22nd century, Maverick Lesterman (Jayston) is a highly developed computerised human meat machine employed by a multi-national company. When he is involved in an unpleasant accident on board a spaceship, he is returned to earth to be comforted by Esther Anderson, a 17-year-old clone. However, the dispassionate world of the company is suddenly shattered when Maverick, relieved from the pressure of drugs and hypnosis, rediscovers areas of his submerged personality with frightening consequences." taken from 1979 newspaper blurb
The Architects
Download 41.44 MBBy Chris Dunkley
Howard is coming to the end of an unremarkable career designing houses which all look much the same. He intends to pursue his retirement in similar fashion, exactly like the next man. Then he meets Pat, who has decided that things have to change.
The Death of Faith
Download 79.4 MBBy Donna Leon
The Master and Mrs. Tucker
Download 40.2 MB"Roy Apps' play based on the story of the friendship between Noel Coward and Edith Nesbit." Michael's part is small in this program
No Commitments
Download 38.2 MBMichael was featured in three episodes of this BBC Radio 4 serial, which detailed different relationships. Michael's character gets himself into an interesting situation.
The Price of Fear "Goody Two Shoes"
Download 6.26 MB"Vincent Price presents Michael Jayston, Sandra Clark & Daphne Heard in 'Goody Two Shoes'. David & Anne Fordyce buy a deserted cottage in Devon. But their idyllic life is shattered by the intrusion of another tenant...."
Trivia Test Match
Download 52 MBMichael did two episodes of this quiz show which is conducted like a cricket match in 1991
When We Are Married
Download 80.21 MBby J.B. Priestly
You Only Live Twice
Download 66.56 MBDramatised for BBC 4 Radio by Michael Bakewell, adapted from the novel by Ian Fleming
~Audio~
Jane Eyre
For audio from the '73 production of 'Jane Eyre', visit my other siteThe Sound of Music
Download 50 MBThe full cast recording of the 1981 stage revival. Could use more Jayston singing but what can you do? Petula Clark sings as Maria.
Who on Earth is Tom Baker?
Download 0.3 MBThis is actually an audio clip of Tom Baker reading his autobiography where he briefly mentions Michael, whom he worked with in the movie "Nicholas and Alexandra".
~Video clips~
Most of the clips are in .wmv format which I don't believe is Mac compatible generally. If you have problems viewing the clips, I suggest downloading VLC player, a free program, which in my experience can play nearly anything.
Craze
Download 3.75 MBSgt. Wall uses questionable tactics in an attempt to extract information.
Crown Court "An Upward Fall"
Download 10 MBThis humourous episode, from a normally serious dramatic show, highlights a case where an old people's home was built atop a cliff about 3,000 feet high but its only lavatories are located at the bottom of the cliff. In this clip, Michael's character, as Queen's counsel, must contend that gravity is not at fault for old age pensioners, needing to use the lavatory, missing their footing in the night and plummeting to their death.
The Darling Buds of May "Climb the Greasy Pole"
Download 2.89 MBMichael's character tries to sell his brewery
Emmerdale
Download 4.8 MBDonald de Souza confronts his wife's lover.
Download 26 MB
In this I put a series of clips together from the episode where, after David tells Donald, Nicola is trying to kill him- she's had a string of foiled attempts- Donald decides to force the issue and there's a big confrontation!
From a Far Country
Download 11.91 MBMichael Jayston narrates the life of Pope John Paul II
He Jests at Scars- signing
Download 2.6 MB, .rm formatShort greeting from Michael Jayston and Bonnie Langford. He sings a little!
Highlander III
Download 3.32 MBMichael's character tries to give some advice
The Importance of Being Earnest
Download 80 MB .mpg formatThe "muffin scene" from the well known Oscar Wilde play
The Power Game
Download 5 MBLincoln Dowling enlightens Lady Wilder about what goes on at an 'orgy'.
The Public Eye
Download 35 MBThe first 10 minutes of the film. Michael's character is worried that his wife is cheating on him and decides to hire a private detective.
This Is Your Life "Tom Baker"
Download 5.75 MBMichael Jayston worked with Tom Baker in "Nicholas and Alexandra" and thanks him for his friendship
~Audio Links~
Diamond ManagementThis firm apparently handles Michael's voiceover work, and by visiting the site you can listen to clips of some of Michael's commercials and impressions/documentary work.
Public Information Film
Michael voices concern over the deadly combination of reckless driving and children. Scroll down for the headline 'Schools'.
Mindwarp and The Ultimate Foe
.wav files from the above two episodes of "Trial of a Timelord" from the Dr. Who canon. Look for .wav files voiced by the Valeyard.
WebWords
Listen to many clips of Michael Jayston reading various audio books.
~Video Links~
Mad Jack clipsIf you are lucky enough to be in Britan, with access to certain library or research facilities, you can view clips of this episode from "The Wednesday Play". Even if you are not so lucky, there is a nice picture and even nicer praise of Michael's work on the program on that website.
Cluedo clip
a clip of Michael from the series can be found in the Media section of the website- scroll down and look for "The Wedding 2.6 "The Bolivian Connection""
Dr. Who- 'Trial of a Timelord' trailer
The first trailer offered has Michael as the Valeyard