The Daleks conquered Earth in 2150 — and they brought stairs this time (they didn't).
The TARDIS arrives in a desolate future London, where the Doctor discovers his old enemies the Daleks have taken control of Earth.
Practical Effects
Massive Dalek fleet made of painted plywood and hope.
Acting
William Hartnell's grumpy grandpa energy defines the Doctor.
Production
Dalek saucers over Westminster — 1964 ambition, zero budget.
Director
Richard Martin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the first time the Daleks appeared in color — well, in a colorized version later. The original 1964 broadcast was black-and-white, and BBC literally threw away the film reels afterward.
The Daleks as Nazi allegory? Absolutely intentional. Writer Terry Nation survived WWII and coded occupation trauma into every 'EXTERMINATE.' The Robomen = collaborators, the mines = Holocaust imagery.
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