Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 5 (1977)
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In the fifth episode of the six-part Doctor Who adventure "The Talons of Weng-Chiang," 51st century war criminal Magnus Greel (Michael Spice) has materialized in Victorian London, assuming the guise of Chinese Tong leader Weng-Chiang. Hoping to retrieve his precious time cabinet, currently in the possession of police pathologist Prof. Lightfoot (Trevor Baxter), Greel enlists the aid of the Peking Homonculus (Deep Roy), likewise disguised as one Mr. Sin. The Doctor (Tom Baker) must prevent Greel from carrying out his scheme. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 5" originally aired on March 26, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- Director(s):
- David Maloney
Synopsis of Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 5
In the fifth episode of the six-part Doctor Who adventure "The Talons of Weng-Chiang," 51st century war criminal Magnus Greel (Michael Spice) has materialized in Victorian London, assuming the guise of Chinese Tong leader Weng-Chiang. Hoping to retrieve his precious time cabinet, currently in the possession of police pathologist Prof. Lightfoot (Trevor Baxter), Greel enlists the aid of the Peking Homonculus (Deep Roy), likewise disguised as one Mr. Sin. The Doctor (Tom Baker) must prevent Greel from carrying out his scheme. Written by Robert Holmes, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 5" originally aired on March 26, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 5
- Tom Baker - The Doctor
- Christopher Benjamin - Henry Gordon Jago
- Michael Spice - Weng-Chiang (Magnus Greel)
- John Bennett - Li H'Sen Chang
- Louise Jameson - Leela
- Trevor Baxter - Prof. George Litefoot
- Deep Roy - Mr. Sin (The Peking Homonculus)
- Vincent Wong - Ho
- Director(s):
- David Maloney
- Writer(s):
- Robert Holmes
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