Skip over navigation

Jason Hughes

Jason Hughes was born in 1971 in Porthcawl in South Wales. He has appeared in tv roles in shows such as: Mine All Mine, Waking the Dead, Casualty, Peak Practice, Killing Me Softly, Red Mercury, and Dead Long Enough.
Jason's big break came, when he played the part of gay lawyer Warren Jones in the TV series This Life from 1996 to 1997.
Jason has also had roles in the films called Shooters alongside Adrian Dunbar, Emma Fielding, Gerard Butler, Zara Ashton, Ioan Gruffudd, Marc Hobbs and Andrew Howard and in the film called House!, opposite Kelly MacDonald and Freddie Jones.
But Jason is probably best known for his role as Detective Sergeant Ben Jones in MIdsomer Murders alongside John Nettles as Inspector Barnaby. Other mainstay stars of Midsomer Murders are Jane Wymark as Joyce Barnaby and Laura Howard as Cully Barnaby.





What members say | Filmography

Jason Hughes - what members say


Jason Hughes - filmography


  • Midsomer Murders - Murder Of Innocence (2012)
    Starring: Jason Hughes,  Neil Dudgeon
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Suspicions fall on convicted murderer Grady Felton when a barrister, a resident of Midsomer, is killed, but soon Grady himself is a victim of attempted arson. DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) investigates.
    0.5 stars out of 5 10% from 1 member
    Due for release on 23rd June 2012
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Echoes Of The Dead on DVD (2011)
    Starring: Neil Dudgeon,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Nick Laughland
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Neil Dudgeon returns as DCI John Barnaby, the newly-appointed sleuth in Midsomer. The death of a young woman, whose body is discovered in a bathtub and dressed in a bridal gown, leads to a series of further wedding-themed murders and Barnaby and Jones into action.
    4 stars out of 5 78% from 107 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Death In The Slow Lane on DVD (2011)
    Starring: Neil Dudgeon,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Richard Holthouse
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Another murder in the idyllic but deadly villages of Midsomer investigated by a dedicated Detective Barnaby. But this is John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon), cousin of the original sleuth, and fresh to the area and plunged straight into a case that involves a DJ who has been crushed to death.
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 101 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Not In My Back Yard on DVD (2010)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Joyce's first Women's Institute meeting in the affluent village of Aston Wherry leads to murder: a heated argument breaks out between socialite Marilyn Cross and village newcomer Sally Anderson, and the next morning Sally is found hanging from a tree in Marilyn's garden. Unsavoury secrets about ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 78% from 143 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Fit For Murder on DVD (2010)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 156 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Master Class on DVD (2010)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Edward Fox
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Piano student Zoe Stock has won a place at the Devington Manor Winter School led by internationally renowned musician Sir Michael Fielding. From the riverbank in the grounds of the manor she sees a woman jump from the bridge and disappear underwater. When Barnaby and Jones start investigating the ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 79% from 112 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - The Glitch on DVD (2009)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Barnaby and Jones are investigating the infamous 'Bucketman' attacks in which fast cars and their drivers are covered in red paint, most of whom work for Soft Earth Systems Inc. Meanwhile, George Jeffers has discovered a glitch in the air traffic control system Soft Earth is launching, however ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 234 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Secrets And Spies on DVD (2009)
    Starring: Jane Wymark,  Alice Krige,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    A local cricket match turns ugly when a visiting dignitary winds up dead on the pitch. Suspecting foul play, Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) springs into action but finds that his investigation into the homicide is blocked at every turn.
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 201 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Small Mercies on DVD (2009)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Jane Wymark
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    When a body is found in the quiet Midsomer village of Little Worthy, it is only the start of things to come. The mysterious murder triggers a dark series of events which see Barnaby and Jones uncovering affairs, tragedy and long-held family secrets. The busy body Compton sisters do not want to see ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 224 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - The Silent Land on DVD (2009)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    On a dark night in the village of March Magna, Barnaby's wife Joyce swerves her car to narrowly miss a shadowy figure in the road. Or so she thinks. Later that night a body is discovered in the old cemetery. Did Joyce hit someone after all or was the victim, who seems to have plenty of enemies, ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 78% from 113 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Days Of Misrule on DVD (2008)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 78% from 239 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Talking To The Dead on DVD (2008)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Sarah Hellings
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 107 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Left For Dead on DVD (2008)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Jane Wymark
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    The building of a new road attracts protesters to a small Midsomer village, and it seems to be motive for murder. As Barnaby and Jones delve into the complicated nature of this Midsomer village, they realise the key to solving the case lies under a well-concealed pact between several of the villagers.
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 227 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Blood Wedding on DVD (2008)
    Starring: Emma Cunliffe,  Patrick Barlow,  John Nettles
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    An upper class wedding results in an evil and sudden death, which becomes another challenge for Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby. These people are not used to having the police around asking a lot of questions and Tom Barnaby has Cully's wedding on his mind.
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 310 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - They Seek Him Here on DVD (2007)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: none
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    From the top-rating ITV1 detective series based on the best-selling books by Caroline Graham, a brand new investigation starring John Nettles (Bergerac) and Jason Hughes (This Life), They Seek Him Here
    3.5 stars out of 5 71% from 386 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - The Animal Within on DVD (2007)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 75% from 341 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - King's Crystal on DVD (2007)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  David Firth
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 356 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - The Axeman Cometh on DVD (2007)
    Starring: Jason Hughes,  John Nettles
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Another case for Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) and Detective Constable Ben Jones (Jason Hughes). In this episode, Badger's Drift plays host to the Midsomer Rock Festival - with murderous consequences.
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 452 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Death And Dust on DVD (2007)
    Starring: Jason Hughes,  John Nettles
    Director: Sarah Hellings
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    When Dr. Alan Delaney is killed in a hit and run accident, Barnaby realises the real target was Delaney's senior partner, Dr. James Kirkwood. Is the killer trying to prevent James from marrying the beautiful divorcee, Delyth Mostyn? And how is his death linked to £30,000 which is missing from the ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 75% from 341 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Dance With The Dead on DVD (2006)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 77% from 337 members
    Sign up
  • Dead Long Enough on DVD (2005)
    Starring: Michael Sheen,  Jason Hughes,  Angeline Ball
    Director: Tom Collins
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Michael Sheen stars in the role that began his glittering film career as one of two brothers on a stag night in Donegal where they last spent a holiday 16 years ago. Here old passions and love are reignited amidst the unlikely mix of an ex- local gun runner, a suspicious Garda and the British Army. ..read more »
    2 stars out of 5 43% from 46 members
    Sign up
  • Phoenix Blue on DVD (2001)
    Starring: Emily Hamilton,  Amanda Donohoe,  Jason Hughes
    Director: Tony Maylam
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Blue Phoenix isn't just a multi-platinum recording artist, he's an enigma. No interviews have ever been released. No photos have ever been released. In fact, no one knows who, where or what Blue Phoenix is. But young journalist Rachel Delaney is determined to find out.
    2 stars out of 5 42% from 32 members
    Sign up
  • Shooters on DVD (2000)
    Starring: Adrian Dunbar,  Emma Fielding,  Gerard Butler
    Director: Colin Teague
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    When Gilly gets out of prison all he wants to do is collect the money he's owed and start a new life. But his friend J has other ideas and has invested the money in a drugs for guns deal.
    2.5 stars out of 5 49% from 493 members
    Sign up
  • House! on DVD (2000)
    Starring: Kelly MacDonald,  Freddie Jones,  Miriam Margolyes
    Director: Julian Kemp
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    In HOUSE!, Linda (Kelly MacDonald), a young woman dealing with the recent death of her mother, works at La Scala, a small bingo hall. When La Scala is threatened by the nearby opening of a gigantic bingo centre, Linda and her coworkers must devise a way to save the local spot. And discovering she ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 55% from 184 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - The Creeper on DVD
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Jane Wymark
    Director: Renny Rye
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets, scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous, thoughtful and methodical Detective ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 79% from 188 members
    Sign up
  • Midsomer Murders - Vixen's Run on DVD
    Starring: John Nettles,  Jason Hughes,  Jane Wymark
    Director: Peter Smith
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Another murder most foul within the 'sleepy' community in the Home Counties. In this episode Barnaby and Jones are on the case of Sir Freddy Butler who seemingly died of a heart attack. His Will goes missing and his lawyer dies in a suspicious fire incident and the chief suspects are the family.
    4 stars out of 5 75% from 458 members
    Sign up

Jason Hughes facts