It’s the type of racism The Doctor often doesn’t stand for, though Tom Baker’s Doctor doesn’t challenge most of the notions in the episode.
The streamer made a point of keeping shows like Love Thy Neighbour off its platform for similar concerns, and has added content warnings ahead of episodes of other series that may contain sensitive material.
Since the issue was brought to light, BritBox has added a content warning to “The Talons of Weng-Chiang.”
Obviously, Britbox isn’t responsible for what Doctor Who said in 1977, but as Daily Mail reported, it does deserve some blame considering its stance about ensuring its offerings are suitable for modern audiences.