The Talons of Weng-Chiang is the sixth and final serial of the 14th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in six weekly parts from 26 February to 2 April 1977.
Plot
The Doctor and Leela arrive in London so that Leela can learn about the customs of her ancestors, specifically the musical theatre of Victorian England. Performing at the Palace Theatre on an extended run is the stage magician Li H'sen Chang, although the Doctor did hope to catch Little Tich. On their way to the Palace Theatre, the Doctor and Leela encounter a group of Chinese men who have apparently killed a cab driver. They attempt to silence the Doctor and Leela but are frightened away by the distant whistle of an approaching policeman. All but one escape, and he, the Doctor and Leela are taken to the local police station.
At the station, Li H'sen Chang is called in to act as an interpreter, but unbeknownst to everyone else he is the leader of the group and he secretly gives the captive henchman a pill of concentrated scorpion venom, which the henchman takes immediately and dies. The Doctor, upon a brief examination of the body, finds a scorpion tattoo—the symbol of the Tong of the Black Scorpion, devout followers of an ancient god, Weng-Chiang.
Escaping the Laser Dragon - Doctor Who - The Talons of Weng-Chiang - BBC
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Hypnotised - Doctor Who - The Talons of Weng-Chiang - BBC
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The Cabinet of Death - Doctor Who - The Talons of Weng-Chiang - BBC
Can The Doctor escape Weng Chiang's intentions? Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor.
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Leela Under Attack - Doctor Who - The Talons of Weng-Chiang - BBC
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Doctor Who Review - The Talons of Weng-Chiang
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20:06 Conclusion
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published: 03 Apr 2022
Stage Show Performance - Doctor Who - The Talons of Weng-Chiang - BBC
Weng Chiang is demonstrating his skills as a magician. Does he have a hidden motive? Tom Baker is The Doctor in 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'.
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Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang Effects Comparison
In 2020, The Talons of Weng-Chiang recieved (optional) new effects for its new Blu-Ray remaster on The Collection Season 14 Boxset. Here is a comparison of the updated footage with the original footage.
New effects by Niel Bushnell
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published: 09 Jan 2021
Murder on London's Streets - Doctor Who - The Talons of Weng-Chiang - BBC
The Doctor and Leela come into a spot of bother on the streets of London. Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor.
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Doctor Who: 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang' - Teaser Trailer
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The evil Weng-Chiang needs to ensure nobody gets in the way of his plans... Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom ...
The evil Weng-Chiang needs to ensure nobody gets in the way of his plans... Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor.
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Can The Doctor escape Weng Chiang's intentions? Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor.
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Can The Doctor escape Weng Chiang's intentions? Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor.
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The Doctor's companion, Leela is under attack from some nasties. Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as th...
The Doctor's companion, Leela is under attack from some nasties. Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor.
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Today we take a look at the final episode from the Philip Hinchcliffe and Robert Holmes era of Doctor Who! What are your thoughts on The Talons of Weng-Chiang?
...
Today we take a look at the final episode from the Philip Hinchcliffe and Robert Holmes era of Doctor Who! What are your thoughts on The Talons of Weng-Chiang?
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0:00 No Spoilers
13:32 Spoilers!
20:06 Conclusion
This video contains footage and images owned by the BBC, which are used purely for the purposes of review and critique. All footage and images fall under the guidelines of fair use.
Today we take a look at the final episode from the Philip Hinchcliffe and Robert Holmes era of Doctor Who! What are your thoughts on The Talons of Weng-Chiang?
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0:00 No Spoilers
13:32 Spoilers!
20:06 Conclusion
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Weng Chiang is demonstrating his skills as a magician. Does he have a hidden motive? Tom Baker is The Doctor in 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'.
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Weng Chiang is demonstrating his skills as a magician. Does he have a hidden motive? Tom Baker is The Doctor in 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'.
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In 2020, The Talons of Weng-Chiang recieved (optional) new effects for its new Blu-Ray remaster on The Collection Season 14 Boxset. Here is a comparison of the ...
In 2020, The Talons of Weng-Chiang recieved (optional) new effects for its new Blu-Ray remaster on The Collection Season 14 Boxset. Here is a comparison of the updated footage with the original footage.
New effects by Niel Bushnell
Sourced from The Collection Season 14 Boxset. Doctor Who is a BBC Property.
In 2020, The Talons of Weng-Chiang recieved (optional) new effects for its new Blu-Ray remaster on The Collection Season 14 Boxset. Here is a comparison of the updated footage with the original footage.
New effects by Niel Bushnell
Sourced from The Collection Season 14 Boxset. Doctor Who is a BBC Property.
The Doctor and Leela come into a spot of bother on the streets of London. Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Ba...
The Doctor and Leela come into a spot of bother on the streets of London. Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor.
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This is a teaser trailer for the ninety-first TV story of Doctor Who, 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'.
#TheTalonsofWengChiang #ClassicDoctorWho
I do not own the c...
This is a teaser trailer for the ninety-first TV story of Doctor Who, 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'.
#TheTalonsofWengChiang #ClassicDoctorWho
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This is a teaser trailer for the ninety-first TV story of Doctor Who, 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'.
#TheTalonsofWengChiang #ClassicDoctorWho
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Space is getting tight as the laser dragon strikes - can they create a distraction? Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor.
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0:00 No Spoilers
13:32 Spoilers!
20:06 Conclusion
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Weng Chiang is demonstrating his skills as a magician. Does he have a hidden motive? Tom Baker is The Doctor in 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang'.
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In 2020, The Talons of Weng-Chiang recieved (optional) new effects for its new Blu-Ray remaster on The Collection Season 14 Boxset. Here is a comparison of the updated footage with the original footage.
New effects by Niel Bushnell
Sourced from The Collection Season 14 Boxset. Doctor Who is a BBC Property.
The Doctor and Leela come into a spot of bother on the streets of London. Classic clip from the 1977 six-part story 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang', starring Tom Baker as the Doctor.
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The Talons of Weng-Chiang is the sixth and final serial of the 14th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in six weekly parts from 26 February to 2 April 1977.
Plot
The Doctor and Leela arrive in London so that Leela can learn about the customs of her ancestors, specifically the musical theatre of Victorian England. Performing at the Palace Theatre on an extended run is the stage magician Li H'sen Chang, although the Doctor did hope to catch Little Tich. On their way to the Palace Theatre, the Doctor and Leela encounter a group of Chinese men who have apparently killed a cab driver. They attempt to silence the Doctor and Leela but are frightened away by the distant whistle of an approaching policeman. All but one escape, and he, the Doctor and Leela are taken to the local police station.
At the station, Li H'sen Chang is called in to act as an interpreter, but unbeknownst to everyone else he is the leader of the group and he secretly gives the captive henchman a pill of concentrated scorpion venom, which the henchman takes immediately and dies. The Doctor, upon a brief examination of the body, finds a scorpion tattoo—the symbol of the Tong of the Black Scorpion, devout followers of an ancient god, Weng-Chiang.