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Doctor Who S14E25 — The Talons of Weng-Chiang (5)
8.5
Doctor Who•Season 14•Episode 25

The Talons of Weng-Chiang (5)

8.5/10 · 727 votesMar 26, 197725 min

Ranked #7 of 26 in Season 14•+0.5 vs season avg

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The Doctor and his allies try to track down Weng-Chiang before he can activate the time cabinet and possibly destroy London.

Directed byDavid Maloney
Written byRobert Holmes
Previous episodeE24 · The Talons of Weng-Chiang (4)Next episodeE26 · The Talons of Weng-Chiang (6)
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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Louise Jameson

Louise Jameson

Leela

Crew5

Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Writer

David Maloney

David Maloney

Director

Roger Murray-Leach

Roger Murray-Leach

Production Design

H

Heather Stewart

Makeup Artist

J

John Bloomfield

Costume Design

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Episode Summary

"The Talons of Weng-Chiang (5)" is episode 25 of Doctor Who season 14. It scored 8.5/10 from 727 votes, ranking #7 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by David Maloney and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on March 26, 1977.

Next: E26 · The Talons of Weng-Chiang (6)Best of Season 14