Genesis of the Daleks: Part One
- Episode aired Mar 8, 1975
- TV-G
- 24m
The Doctor and his companions are sent to the planet Skaro by the Time Lords to prevent the creation of the Daleks.The Doctor and his companions are sent to the planet Skaro by the Time Lords to prevent the creation of the Daleks.The Doctor and his companions are sent to the planet Skaro by the Time Lords to prevent the creation of the Daleks.
- Thal Soldier
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- Thal Soldier
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- Kaled Soldier
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- Kaled Boy
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- Kaled Soldier
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- Kaled Soldier in Ravon's HQ
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- Thal Soldier
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- Thal Soldier
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- Director
- Writers
- Terry Nation
- Sydney Newman(uncredited)
- Donald Wilson(uncredited)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFirst appearance in the series of Davros, the mad scientist and creator of the Daleks.
- GoofsThe big rocky wall visibly shifts when Sarah leans against it at the end.
- Quotes
Time Lord: Ah. Welcome Doctor.
The Doctor: What's going on? Don't you realise how dangerous it is to intercept a transmat beam?
Time Lord: Oh, come Doctor, not with our techniques. We Time Lords transcended such simple mechanical devices when the universe was less than half its present size.
The Doctor: Look, whatever I've done for you in the past, I've more than made up for. I will not tolerate this continual interference in my life.
Time Lord: Continual? We pride ourselves we seldom interfere in the affairs of others.
The Doctor: Except mine.
Time Lord: You, Doctor, are a special case. You enjoy the freedom we allow you. In return, occasionally, not continually, we ask you to do something for us.
The Doctor: I won't do it. Whatever it is, I refuse.
Time Lord: Daleks.
The Doctor: Daleks? Tell me more.
Time Lord: We foresee a time when they will have destroyed all other lifeforms and become the dominant creature in the universe.
The Doctor: That's possible. Tell on.
Time Lord: We'd like you to return to Skaro at a point in time before the Daleks evolved.
The Doctor: Do you mean avert their creation?
Time Lord: Or affect their genetic development so that they evolve into less aggressive creatures.
The Doctor: Hmm. That's feasible.
Time Lord: Alternatively, if you learn enough about their very beginnings, you might discover some inherent weakness.
The Doctor: All right, just one more time.
Time Lord: You'll do it?
The Doctor: Yes. If you'll let me have the space time coordinates, I'll set the Tardis for Skaro.
Time Lord: There's no need for that, Doctor.
The Doctor: Hmm?
Time Lord: You're here. This is Skaro.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Queer as Folk: Constant Craving (1999)
It was when Baker really clicked and story wise it all moved on from the early 70s paternal environmentalism.
The introduction of Davros was genius. It gave the show a whole new mythology that has stood the test of time. Often this show does that and it's a testament to its staying power. More shows should do this but unfortunately they try to be like the pointlessly thick modern scifi novels that labour every point but remain rigidly encased in their desire to be canonical.
The story hinged on the great philosophical monologue and what a monologue. Years later Capaldi delivered one or two that were outstanding but this was the time the Doctor grew up.
- dickyadams
- Feb 21, 2024