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Doctor Who

The Claws of Axos: Episode Two

  • Episode aired Mar 20, 1971
  • 24m
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7.2/10
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S8.E12
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The Doctor and Winser begin to analyse axonite while Chinn plots to secure its use exclusively for Britain.The Doctor and Winser begin to analyse axonite while Chinn plots to secure its use exclusively for Britain.The Doctor and Winser begin to analyse axonite while Chinn plots to secure its use exclusively for Britain.
IMDb RATING
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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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    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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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
    Bernard Holley
    Bernard Holley
    • Axon Manas Axon Man
    Tim Pigott-Smith
    Tim Pigott-Smith
    • Captain Harkeras Captain Harker
    • (as Tim Piggot-Smith)
    Michael Walker
    • 1st Radar Operatoras 1st Radar Operator
    David March
    • 2nd Radar Operatoras 2nd Radar Operator
    • (as David G. March)
    Patricia Gordino
    • Axon Womanas Axon Woman
    Kenneth Benda
    Kenneth Benda
    • The Ministeras The Minister
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    • (uncredited)
    Stuart Fell
    Stuart Fell
    • UNIT Soldieras UNIT Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Ferguson
    • Writers
      • Bob Baker(by)
      • Dave Martin(by)
      • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      This marks Tim Pigott-Smith's television debut. He was reportedly paid £60 a week for his role as Captain Harker here and in The Claws of Axos: Episode Three (1971). He would later play Marco in The Masque of Mandragora: Part One (1976).

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    9/10
    A terrific second episode.
    I must admit, before watching this, I didn't particularly have fond memories of the story, I was wrong. This second episode is terrific, it's beautifully written, well produced, fast paced, and clever. Clever because it's the whole concept of greed and manipulation, with the Axons taking advantage of one of Man's greatest weaknesses, greed. I think Pertwee and the regulars have been terrific as ways, but some of the guest appearances have just been brilliant, Peter Bathurst in particular, plus a great role for a young Tim Piggot Smith.

    It's so imaginative and creative, I am thoroughly enjoying it. Wish they'd kept the working title, The Vampire from Space, suits it so much better. 9/10
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    • Release date
      • March 20, 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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