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Doctor Who

The Claws of Axos: Episode One

  • Episode aired Mar 13, 1971
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 24m
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7.2/10
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S8.E11
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Bernard Holley in Doctor Who (1963)
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When a mysterious object lands near the Nuton power complex, UNIT investigate and encounter the Axons, a group of aliens who offer the mineral axonite, which can duplicate matter, as a gift.When a mysterious object lands near the Nuton power complex, UNIT investigate and encounter the Axons, a group of aliens who offer the mineral axonite, which can duplicate matter, as a gift.When a mysterious object lands near the Nuton power complex, UNIT investigate and encounter the Axons, a group of aliens who offer the mineral axonite, which can duplicate matter, as a gift.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
500
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  • Director
    • Michael Ferguson
  • Writers
    • Bob Baker(by)
    • Dave Martin(by)
    • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Jon Pertwee
    • Nicholas Courtney
    • Roger Delgado
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  • Director
    • Michael Ferguson
  • Writers
    • Bob Baker(by)
    • Dave Martin(by)
    • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Jon Pertwee
    • Nicholas Courtney
    • Roger Delgado
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    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee
    • Doctor Whoas Doctor Who
    Nicholas Courtney
    Nicholas Courtney
    • Brigadier Lethbridge Stewartas Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart
    Roger Delgado
    Roger Delgado
    • The Masteras The Master
    Katy Manning
    Katy Manning
    • Jo Grantas Jo Grant
    Richard Franklin
    Richard Franklin
    • Captain Mike Yatesas Captain Mike Yates
    John Levene
    John Levene
    • Sergeant Bentonas Sergeant Benton
    Peter Bathurst
    • Chinnas Chinn
    Paul Grist
    • Fileras Filer
    Donald Hewlett
    Donald Hewlett
    • Hardimanas Hardiman
    David Savile
    • Winseras Winser
    Derek Ware
    • Pigbin Joshas Pigbin Josh
    Bernard Holley
    Bernard Holley
    • Axon Manas Axon Man
    Michael Walker
    • 1st Radar Operatoras 1st Radar Operator
    David March
    • 2nd Radar Operatoras 2nd Radar Operator
    • (as David G. March)
    Fernanda Marlowe
    • Corporal Bellas Corporal Bell
    Patricia Gordino
    • Axon Womanas Axon Woman
    John Hicks
    • Axon Boyas Axon Boy
    Debbie Lee London
    • Axon Girlas Axon Girl
    • Director
      • Michael Ferguson
    • Writers
      • Bob Baker(by)
      • Dave Martin(by)
      • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Location filming for this serial was hit by bizarre weather: one day snow, next rain, then sunshine. The script for the studio scenes was subsequently amended so this could be explained as freak weather conditions affecting the area.
    • Connections
      Featured in Directing Who: Michael Ferguson (2005)

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    7/10
    Plenty of bold ideas.
    I hadn't watched this for years, not a story I have a particular fondness for, but I'm working my way through the classic episodes.

    So far so good, I enjoyed this first episode, I love the direction, it looks terrific, I like the music, and rather like the story.

    The ship looks great, the Axons look nice, plus the snow covered Dungeness looks suitably eerie, it's very atmospheric.

    I am a little surprised to see The Master in yet another Pertwee story, he's lost a bit of threat, dare I suggest he was overused.

    Good start. 7/10
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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1971 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Dungeness Beach, Kent, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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