Henry Gordon Jago
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Henry Gordon Jago was a character who appeared in the 1977 Doctor Who
television serial, The Talons of Weng-Chiang
. He was played by Christopher Benjamin. He worked so well with Trevor Baxter's
character, Professor George Litefoot
, the production team briefly considered giving them their own spin-off series. In 2009 they reprised their roles for the Big Finish Productions
audio drama, The Mahogany Murderers
. This led to their own audio series, Jago & Litefoot.
London
, Henry Gordon Jago was the owner and Master of Ceremonies
at The Palace Theatre, a position he held for over thirty years. Jago was a charismatic character, comically cowardly, categorically crowing, constantly cash crunched and always adept at ample amounts of aureate alliteration
. In 1899, Jago employed a Chinese
illusionist
named Li H'sen Chang, who often used a ventriloquist dummy called Mr. Sin. Chang was actually serving a fugitive tyrant from the 51st Century named Magnus Greel and Mr. Sin was psychopathic pig cyborg. With Sino assassins on the streets and women whisked away at whim, the theatre attracted the astute attention of the Fourth Doctor
and his assistant Leela
. It was while defeating these dastardly deliverers of deviltry, that Jago met upper class pathologist, Professor George Litefoot
. The two remained close friends ever since, occasionally solving mysteries, including an adventure involving an anteater and an aluminum violin.
After a few years, Jago was forced to close his theatre and MC at a far less reputable establishment. He also spent a lot of time at a pub called the Red Tavern, befriending many of its denizens, including the barmaid, Ellie Higson. In 1892, Jago and Litefoot embarked in a spate of strange investigations of infernal incidents in the paranormal. Together, they saved the Empire from bloodsucking beasts, creeping cadavers, villainous vampires, sordid specters, psychotic scientists and ambulatory automatons. Often, Jago employed his knowledge of stage illusions and contacts with London's lower classes to solve their cases. Eventually, Jago came into the ownership of The New Regency Theatre, but his investigations with Professor Litefoot continued. Leela then joins them in their adventures, having been sent by the Time Lords to discover the cause of fractures in time.
Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a time-travelling humanoid alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a sentient time machine called the TARDIS that flies through time and space, whose exterior...
television serial, The Talons of Weng-Chiang
The Talons of Weng-Chiang
The Talons of Weng-Chiang is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in six weekly parts from 26 February to 2 April 1977.-Synopsis:...
. He was played by Christopher Benjamin. He worked so well with Trevor Baxter's
Trevor Baxter
Trevor Baxter is a British actor and playwright.He is perhaps best remembered for his appearance in the 1977 Doctor Who serial The Talons of Weng-Chiang as Professor George Litefoot. He reprised his role of Professor Litefoot in an episode of audio series, Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles:...
character, Professor George Litefoot
Professor George Litefoot
Professor George Litefoot was a character who appeared in the 1977 Doctor Who television serial, The Talons of Weng-Chiang. He was played by Trevor Baxter. He worked so well with Christopher Benjamin's character, Henry Gordon Jago, the production team briefly considered giving them their own...
, the production team briefly considered giving them their own spin-off series. In 2009 they reprised their roles for the Big Finish Productions
Big Finish Productions
Big Finish Productions is a British company that produces books and audio plays based, primarily, on cult British science fiction properties...
audio drama, The Mahogany Murderers
The Mahogany Murderers
The Mahogany Murderers is a Big Finish Productions audiobook based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who....
. This led to their own audio series, Jago & Litefoot.
Character history
In VictorianVictorian era
The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...
London
London
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, Henry Gordon Jago was the owner and Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
A Master of Ceremonies , or compere, is the host of a staged event or similar performance.An MC usually presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps the event moving....
at The Palace Theatre, a position he held for over thirty years. Jago was a charismatic character, comically cowardly, categorically crowing, constantly cash crunched and always adept at ample amounts of aureate alliteration
Alliteration
In language, alliteration refers to the repetition of a particular sound in the first syllables of Three or more words or phrases. Alliteration has historically developed largely through poetry, in which it more narrowly refers to the repetition of a consonant in any syllables that, according to...
. In 1899, Jago employed a Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
illusionist
Magic (illusion)
Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means...
named Li H'sen Chang, who often used a ventriloquist dummy called Mr. Sin. Chang was actually serving a fugitive tyrant from the 51st Century named Magnus Greel and Mr. Sin was psychopathic pig cyborg. With Sino assassins on the streets and women whisked away at whim, the theatre attracted the astute attention of the Fourth Doctor
Fourth Doctor
The Fourth Doctor is the fourth incarnation of the protagonist of the long-running BBC British television science-fiction series Doctor Who....
and his assistant Leela
Leela (Doctor Who)
Leela is a fictional character played by Louise Jameson in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Leela was a companion of the Fourth Doctor and a regular in the programme from 1977 to 1978...
. It was while defeating these dastardly deliverers of deviltry, that Jago met upper class pathologist, Professor George Litefoot
Professor George Litefoot
Professor George Litefoot was a character who appeared in the 1977 Doctor Who television serial, The Talons of Weng-Chiang. He was played by Trevor Baxter. He worked so well with Christopher Benjamin's character, Henry Gordon Jago, the production team briefly considered giving them their own...
. The two remained close friends ever since, occasionally solving mysteries, including an adventure involving an anteater and an aluminum violin.
After a few years, Jago was forced to close his theatre and MC at a far less reputable establishment. He also spent a lot of time at a pub called the Red Tavern, befriending many of its denizens, including the barmaid, Ellie Higson. In 1892, Jago and Litefoot embarked in a spate of strange investigations of infernal incidents in the paranormal. Together, they saved the Empire from bloodsucking beasts, creeping cadavers, villainous vampires, sordid specters, psychotic scientists and ambulatory automatons. Often, Jago employed his knowledge of stage illusions and contacts with London's lower classes to solve their cases. Eventually, Jago came into the ownership of The New Regency Theatre, but his investigations with Professor Litefoot continued. Leela then joins them in their adventures, having been sent by the Time Lords to discover the cause of fractures in time.
Audio
- The Mahogany MurderersThe Mahogany MurderersThe Mahogany Murderers is a Big Finish Productions audiobook based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who....
- The Bloodless SoldierThe Bloodless SoldierJago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It stars Christopher Benjamin and Trevor Baxter as Henry Gordon Jago and George Litefoot, their characters from the 1977 TV story The Talons of Weng-Chiang.-Plot:A...
- The Bellova DevilThe Bellova DevilJago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It stars Christopher Benjamin and Trevor Baxter as Henry Gordon Jago and George Litefoot, their characters from the 1977 TV story The Talons of Weng-Chiang.-Plot:A...
- The Spirit TrapThe Spirit TrapJago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who...
- The Similarity EngineThe Similarity EngineJago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who...
- Litefoot and SandersLitefoot and SandersJago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who...
- The Necropolis ExpressThe Necropolis ExpressJago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who...
- The Theatre of DreamsThe Theatre of DreamsJago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who...
- The Ruthven InheritanceThe Ruthven InheritanceJago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who...
- Dead Men's TalesDead Men's Tales (audio drama)Jago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It stars Christopher Benjamin and Trevor Baxter as Henry Gordon Jago and George Litefoot, their characters from the 1977 TV story The Talons of...
- The Man at the End of the GardenThe Man at the End of the GardenJago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who...
- Swan SongSwan Song (audio drama)Jago & Litefoot is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who...
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