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The Claws of Axos: Episode Two

Last updated 02 January 2017

Broadcast: Saturday 20th March 1971
5:15pm-5:40pm BST (16:15 GMT) « » Premiere

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(actually broadcast at 17:15:48)
BBC One

Featuring: Jon Pertwee, Nicholas Courtney, Katy Manning, Peter Bathurst, Roger Delgado, Richard Franklin, Paul Grist, John Levene

The Master is in league with the Axons who intend to consume Earth. The Doctor subjects Axonite to tests and discovers the terrible truth.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast Source: BBC

Ratings Information:

Consolidated figures: 8.000m viewers (+7 days) (43rd place)

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