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'''The Mahogany Murders''' was the eleventh title in the third series of ''[[The Companion Chronicles]]''. It served as pilot for the ''[[Jago and Litefoot]]'' series. After a favourable reception the series was commissioned. | '''The Mahogany Murders''' was the eleventh title in the third series of ''[[The Companion Chronicles]]''. It served as pilot for the ''[[Jago and Litefoot]]'' series. After a favourable reception, the series was commissioned. | ||
==Publisher's summary== | ==Publisher's summary== | ||
Professor George Litefoot: the eminent pathologist who advises the police in some of their grisliest cases. Henry Gordon Jago: the master of ceremonies at the Alhambra Theatre. These are two very different men from contrasting strata in society who became firm friends and collaborators after their adventure with the Doctor and Leela battling the evil Weng-Chiang. | Professor [[George Litefoot]]: the eminent pathologist who advises the police in some of their grisliest cases. [[Henry Gordon Jago]]: the master of ceremonies at the Alhambra Theatre. These are two very different men from contrasting strata in society who became firm friends and collaborators after their adventure with the [[Fourth Doctor|Doctor]] and [[Leela]] battling the evil [[Magnus Greel|Weng-Chiang]]. | ||
Some years later, Jago and Litefoot have defeated dangerous denizens of the daemonic darkness together. They have stood side by side against threats to the British Empire. But when a body is found on the banks of the River Thames and Litefoot's post mortum reveals that it is actually a highly detailed wooden mannequin, their most dangerous adventure begins. | Some years later, Jago and Litefoot have defeated dangerous denizens of the daemonic darkness together. They have stood side by side against threats to the [[British Empire]]. But when a body is found on the banks of the [[River Thames]] and Litefoot's post mortum reveals that it is actually a highly detailed wooden mannequin, their most dangerous adventure begins. | ||
Dr Tulp has masterminded a deadly scheme, Jack Yeovil and his murderous gang plan to live forever, and only Jago and Litefoot can stop them... | Dr Tulp has masterminded a deadly scheme, Jack Yeovil and his murderous gang plan to live forever, and only Jago and Litefoot can stop them... | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Henry Gordon Jago]] - [[Christopher Benjamin]] | * [[Henry Gordon Jago]] - [[Christopher Benjamin]] | ||
* [[George Litefoot|Professor Litefoot]] - [[Trevor Baxter]] | * [[George Litefoot|Professor Litefoot]] - [[Trevor Baxter]] | ||
* [[Ellie Higson | * [[Ellie Higson]] - [[Lisa Bowerman]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 19:31, 1 September 2011
The Mahogany Murders was the eleventh title in the third series of The Companion Chronicles. It served as pilot for the Jago and Litefoot series. After a favourable reception, the series was commissioned.
Publisher's summary
Professor George Litefoot: the eminent pathologist who advises the police in some of their grisliest cases. Henry Gordon Jago: the master of ceremonies at the Alhambra Theatre. These are two very different men from contrasting strata in society who became firm friends and collaborators after their adventure with the Doctor and Leela battling the evil Weng-Chiang.
Some years later, Jago and Litefoot have defeated dangerous denizens of the daemonic darkness together. They have stood side by side against threats to the British Empire. But when a body is found on the banks of the River Thames and Litefoot's post mortum reveals that it is actually a highly detailed wooden mannequin, their most dangerous adventure begins.
Dr Tulp has masterminded a deadly scheme, Jack Yeovil and his murderous gang plan to live forever, and only Jago and Litefoot can stop them...
Cast
- Henry Gordon Jago - Christopher Benjamin
- Professor Litefoot - Trevor Baxter
- Ellie Higson - Lisa Bowerman
References
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Notes
- Despite being part of The Companion Chronicles, this story focuses on two characters who have never been "official" companions of the Doctor.
- This story served as a pilot episode for the Jago and Litefoot series which was confirmed after this title's success.
Continuity
- Jago recalls the "Weng-Chiang incident". (DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang)
Timeline
- The Mahogany Murderers occurs after DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
- The Mahogany Murderers occurs before JAL: The Bloodless Soldier
External links
- Official The Mahogany Murderers page at bigfinish.com
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