The Claws of Axos: Episode Two

Episode aired Mar 20, 1971
24m

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7.2/10

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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.

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- Michael Ferguson
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- Bob Baker(by)
- Dave Martin(by)
- Sydney Newman(uncredited)
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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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