The Best Episodes Directed By James Cellan Jones
Every TV Episode Directed by James Cellan Jones Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
James Cellan Jones Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by James Cellan Jones is "Maigret Goes to School", rated 9/10 from 2 user votes. It was "written by N/A". "Maigret Goes to School" aired on 2/23/1992 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Maigret on Home Ground".
9.0/10 2 votes#1 - Maigret Goes to School
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/23/1992
A schoolmaster from a small fishing village arrives at Maigret's office claiming he's about to be wrongly arrested for murdering the town's disliked postmistress. Maigret travels to the village and discovers a conspiracy of vast proportions amid surly, distrusting villagers.
Director: James Cellan Jones
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 2 votes#2 - Maigret on Home Ground
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/1992
Maigret responds to a warning that a crime is to be committed in the church in his home town during the first mass on All Soul's Day.
Director: James Cellan Jones
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 3 votes#3 - The Patience of Maigret
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/9/1992
Maigret's patience is tested when the crime boss he has investigated for years, Manuel Palmari, commits another jewellery heist. But when Palmari himself is murdered, Maigret works with the criminal's shady mistress, Aline, to find the killer.
Director: James Cellan Jones
Writer: Alan Plater
5.0/10 1 votes#4 - The Balkans: September 1939
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/1987
Set in the Balkans 1939. Newly weds Guy and Harriet Pringle journey to Bucharest where Guy is a lecturer of English Literature. Impoverished Prince Yakimov arrives in the city and struggles to find financial support, but a temporary job as a Fleet Street journalist could save him from destitution. Harriet befriends bourgeoisie Bella and members of the British Legation.
Director: James Cellan Jones
Writer: Alan Plater
5.0/10 1 votes#5 - Romania: January 1940
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/1987
Commander Sheppey holds a clandestine meeting to organise the destruction of the River Danube. Guy feels guilty about not being on active service and is determined to do something productive. Harriet and Guy encounter an old friend who is in desperate need of their assistance.
Director: James Cellan Jones
Writer: Alan Plater
5.0/10 1 votes#6 - Romania: June 1940
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/1987
The fascist Iron Guard increase their power and the British fall out of favour with the Romanians. Tension mounts as the fascists take over and the Pringles, with the help of Clarence Lawson, try to smuggle Sasha out to safety.
Director: James Cellan Jones
Writer: Alan Plater
5.0/10 1 votes#7 - Greece: October 1940
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/1987
A despondent Harriet arrives in Athens and is overjoyed to see a familiar face. Yakimov and Harriet both pleased to find employment at the British Information Office. When Athens comes under enemy fire, a cigarette during the blackout results in a tragedy.
Director: James Cellan Jones
Writer: Alan Plater
5.0/10 1 votes#8 - Egypt: September 1942
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/1987
An an attempt to help Simon recover from the death of his brother, he’s taken under the wing of those at ‘Garden City.' Harriet contracts dysentery and Simon is involved in a desert disaster. Harriet makes a decision about her future. Some last minute changes to travel arrangements lead to a major misunderstanding.
Director: James Cellan Jones
Writer: Alan Plater
5.0/10 1 votes#9 - The Middle East: January 1943
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/1987
Guy struggles to come to terms with his apparent loss. A quick marriage, an emotional reunion and a sudden death change the lives of those at ‘Garden City’ forever.
Director: James Cellan Jones
Writer: Alan Plater