James O'Brien meets Jason Watkins | LBC

Jason Watkins has become one of Britain’s most sought after actors. His breakout role came in the 2014 ITV drama, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies which won him a BAFTA for Best Actor. He’s also had roles in Doctor Who, the Nativity, Trollied, The Crown and Line of Duty. Jason tells James about his early ambitions to become a PE teacher, why he turned to acting and he reflects on the moments that have shaped his life and career.
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[@damianleah6744]

Jason was brilliant in the Mr Jeffries programs. Brilliant actor & gentleman.

[@kjdkauri]

One of Jason Watkins lesser known roles is Captain Orchis from the 2018 series of "Watership Down". A voice role, which is amazing!! A huge amount of respect for this actor.

[@keymeter1917]

This guy Jason, is one of my 🤭💖favourite actors. An absolute national treasure. He can do funny, quirky, eccentric, sinister and your average guy in the street parts. And no! I'm not his publicist. I just think he's a super actor with an interesting realife personality.

[@GeorgeOhYesPlease]

Agree

[@keymeter1917]

Thx George.

[@user-xk2ig4tc3f]

To go from Being Human to Christopher Jeffries is extraordinary

[@kerryannestevenson6099]

I’m really enjoying these full disclosures,thanks.

[@user-xk2ig4tc3f]

One of our best actors, i remember first seeing him in Life on Mars as Gene Hunts lawyer, rarely laugh out loud at the TV but i did with that character.

[@rhettdunmore]

loved him in being human

[@SandraSlater-zx1ib]

He's great in McDonald and Dodds. So funny and very bright

[@grahamsmith6053]

Another brilliant interview James!

[@DeniseWilliams-jr5xo]

I watched the Christopher Jefferies program and I was disgusted how poor the policing was and the disgraceful behaviour of the British Press.

[@theman2017inc]

Confession I got Jason mixed up with Tobey Jones who enjoying popularity with his portrayal of Alan Jones in the dramatised miniseries based on the miscarriage of justice.

[@englishstark6100]

Looking forward to when he meets Dr Vernon Coleman

[@sera2775]

Fascinating, incredible how while filming Christopher jefferies he lost his daughter. Tragic