Strax has temporarily left the paternoster gang to join forces with two of the most popular characters in the history of Doctor Who – Henry Gordon Jago and Professor George Litefoot.
These two memorable characters, created by the late great Robert Holmes, were brought to life by actors Christopher Benjamin and Trevor Baxter. They first appeared in 1977 with the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker, in the story The Talons of Weng-Chiang. In recent years the characters have successfully starred in a series of brand new audio adventures from Big Finish Productions.
In this latest adventure Jago and Litefoot are joined by actor Dan Starkey as Strax, who first appeared with Matt Smith in the 2011 story, A Good Man Goes to War.
Actor Dan Starkey said:
The Talons of Weng-Chiang was one of my favourite Doctor Who stories growing up, first in its form as a Target novelisation and then in the prized VHS I got for Christmas 1988. Spool forward nearly 30 years, and I’ve been lucky enough to encounter Jago and Litefoot in their audio incarnation already, with my turn as Mr. Tibbs in Series 9. Now it’s a joy to bring Strax face to face with the characters who in many ways defined how Doctor Who “does” Victorian London. I hope the sonic thaumaturgy of those clever coves at Big Finish will excite the ears and invigorate the imagination, as Henry Gordon Jago might have put it!
Producer Dave Richardson said:
It’s a testament to the great Robert Holmes and these two wonderful actors that Jago and Litefoot remain so eternally popular, and it’s such a joy to have them set foot in the world of current TV Doctor Who as they join forces with Strax for a special investigation. Justin Richards’ script is superb, packed with excitement and wit, and it’s so fun to see the mismatched duo of Jago and Litefoot become a mis-matched trio!
The two-disc set will be released this November and is available to pre-order now.
SYNOPSIS:
In this special double-disc release, the Sontaran suffers a disorienting attack, mistakes the two Victorian investigators for Jenny and Vastra and moves into Litefoot’s home. Together, they are on the trail of a creature that is stealing brains, which may or may not be linked to a haunted house in London.
CAST:
Christopher Benjamin (Henry Gordon Jago), Trevor Baxter (Professor George Litefoot), Dan Starkey (Strax), Lisa Bowerman (Ellie), Conrad Asquith (Inspector Quick), Stephen Critchlow (Marvo)
Written By: Justin Richards
Directed By: Lisa Bowerman