Daleks - The Early Years

"Exterminate! Exterminate!"

The battle cry of the bloodthirsty Daleks, Doctor Who's most formidable and fearsome enemies, has terrified a generation of fans. This video explores the early years of Dalekmania, from the Hartnell and Troughton eras. It features interviews with creators, designers, and operators of the creatures, highlights of the earliest and most legendary Dalek adventures, and more. Also included are never before seen outtakes, a sampling of the Dalek's very own pop record, and an appearance by Peter Cushing from his famous portrayal of the Time Lord in the theatrical release, 'Daleks: Invasion of Earth 2150 AD.' It's a must have collector's item for every Doctor Who fan.

Includes Highlights from:
The Daleks
The Dalek Invasion of Earth
The Chase
The Dalek Masterplan
The Power of the Daleks
The Evil of the Daleks
The Five Doctors

Also includes full episodes from:
The Dalek Masterplan: Counterplot (Episode 5) and The Escape Switch (episode 10)
The Evil of the Daleks (episode 2)

• This video contains 3 rare episodes from incomplete Hartnell and Troughton Dalek stories. 
   

• "Counterplot" and "The Escape Switch" are episodes 5 and 10, respectively, of the 12 episode Dalek story to end all Dalek stories "The Daleks' Masterplan."  Additionally, smaller clips from episodes 1, 2, and 4 are included on the upcoming video release of "The Missing Years."
   

• Since these VHS releases, episode 2 of "The Daleks' Masterplan" has been recovered and released (along with all of the other existing episodes and clips) on DVD in the Lost in Time collection.
   

• Episode 2 of the Troughton classic "Evil of the Daleks" is also included on the tape (even though it isn't listed in the cover blurb).  This particular episode sees the introduction of a new companion, Victoria Waterfield (played by Deborah Watling). 
   

• This video also does a nice job of going behind the scenes of those who helped to bring the Daleks to life, including Ray Cusak, John Scott Martin, and Roy Skelton.