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The Talons of Weng-Chiang: Part Five (Series 1977, Episode 5)

Last updated 02 January 2017

Broadcast: Wednesday 18th June 2014
7:50pm-8:25pm BST (18:50 GMT) < > « »
(actually broadcast at 19:51:00)
Horror Xtra (adverts during broadcast)

Featuring: Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Trevor Baxter, Christopher Benjamin, John Bennett

Classic British sci-fi adventure starring Tom Baker. After Weng-Chiang steals the time cabinet from Litefoot's house, the Doctor and Leela race to stop him from using it. Part 5/6.
Synopsis Source: Horror Channel

Broadcast notes:

Intro: "Hidden around this programme you may see yourself looking scared. Keep watching for your chance to see your scared selfie. Join in by sending us a picture of your best scared face using #WhoOnHorror."

The ad break occurs as Chan dies, leaving the Doctor 'a chinese puzzle'...

Broadcast Source: Horror Channel

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 35000 viewers (+7 days), 3rd place

BARB Top Ten for week ending 22nd June:

1 	DOCTOR WHO: THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG (TUE 1952) 	38
2 	HIGHLANDER (SAT 1900) 	38
3 	DOCTOR WHO: THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG (WED 1951) 	35
4 	DOCTOR WHO: THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG (TUE 2025) 	35
5 	DOCTOR WHO: THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG (WED 2024) 	35
6 	NUDE NUNS WITH BIG GUNS (SAT 2443) 	32
7 	HIGHLANDER (SAT 2001) 	32
8 	DOCTOR WHO: THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG (TUE 1035) 	28
9 	THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (SAT 1759) 	24
10 	SCARY OR DIE (SAT 2102) 	21