Doctor Who - The Claws of Axos - Part One - 9:20 pm Wednesday, December 17 on U&Eden HD

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The Claws of Axos - Part One
Season 8, Episode 11

A lethal parasite capable of absorbing energy arrives on Earth with the Master. Sci-fi classic, starring Jon Pertwee

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Movie/Drama Science Fiction

Cast & Crew

Jon Pertwee (Actor) .. The Doctor

Katy Manning (Actor) .. Jo Grant

Nicholas Courtney (Actor) .. Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart

Richard Franklin (Actor) .. Cptn Mike Yates

John Levene (Actor) .. Sgt Benton

Roger Delgado (Actor) .. The Master

Tim Pigott-Smith (Actor) .. Captain Harker

Fernanda Marlowe (Actor) .. Cpl Bell

Peter Bathurst (Actor) .. Chinn

Paul Grist (Actor) .. Bill Filer

Donald Hewlett (Actor) .. George Hardiman

David Savile (Actor) .. Winser

Bob Baker (Writer)

Dave Martin (Writer)

Michael Ferguson (Director)

More Information

Did You Know..

Jon Pertwee (Actor) .. The Doctor

Katy Manning (Actor) .. Jo Grant

Nicholas Courtney (Actor) .. Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart

Richard Franklin (Actor) .. Cptn Mike Yates

John Levene (Actor) .. Sgt Benton

Roger Delgado (Actor) .. The Master

Tim Pigott-Smith (Actor) .. Captain Harker

Born: May 13, 1946 in Rugby

Best Known For: The Jewel in the Crown.

Early-life: Tim Pigott-Smith was born on May 13, 1946, in Rugby. He graduated with honours from the University of Bristol (he frequently returns there as a guest drama lecturer) in 1967, and completed his acting training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. On leaving, he went straight into the theatre, appearing in numerous plays and winning supporting roles on the small and big screens, including a couple of Dr Who adventures and Clash of the Titans.

Career: Pigott-Smith's big break came in 1984 when he landed one of the lead roles in ITV's Jewel in the Crown, the lavish miniseries which was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. He's worked steadily ever since, most notably appearing in The Remains of the Day, The Chief and The Bullion Boys, as well as narrating documentaries, audio books, appearing on stage in such productions as The Iceman Cometh, alongside Kevin Spacey, and directing various plays. His credits also include appearances in a number of hit movies, including Gangs of New York, Johnny English, Alexander, V for Vendetta, Quantum of Solace and Alice in Wonderland.

Quote: "If something isn't done very soon to draw people, especially young people, back into classical theatre, it could die out completely in the next 25 years."