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Doctor Who: BBC Radio Collection
Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks
Patrick Troughton witnesses 'the final end' of the Daleks in this exclusive recording of a classic lost BBC television adventure with linking narration by Frazer Hines.
'There is only one form of like that matters. Dalek life!'
The TARDIS has been stolen from Gatwick Airport, and the Doctor and Jamie are hot on its trail. A series of cryptic clues lead them to an antiques shop owned by Edward Waterfield, and there it becomes clear that an elaborate trap has been laid for them — but by whom, and for what purpose? Only a journey back in time to the 1860s will reveal the answer...
The Daleks are in search of the Human Factor, something which they believe will help their quest for universal domination. In order to achieve their aim they need the Doctor's help — and the use of his TARDIS. Worried that his old friend may be turning traitor, Jamie discovers that he too is part of the plan — in the course of which he encounters Victoria Waterfield, a young woman who is to play a large part in his and the Doctor's life.
The Daleks' plan has far-reaching consequences, leading to conflict and destruction of astonishing proportions. And when the TARDIS arrives on the battlefield planet of Skaro, the scene is set for an encounter between the Doctor and the malevolent Emperor Dalek...
Frazer Hines, who plays Jamie in the story, narrates this classic story from 1967, of which all but one episode is now missing from the television archives.
'There is only one form of like that matters. Dalek life!'
The TARDIS has been stolen from Gatwick Airport, and the Doctor and Jamie are hot on its trail. A series of cryptic clues lead them to an antiques shop owned by Edward Waterfield, and there it becomes clear that an elaborate trap has been laid for them — but by whom, and for what purpose? Only a journey back in time to the 1860s will reveal the answer...
The Daleks are in search of the Human Factor, something which they believe will help their quest for universal domination. In order to achieve their aim they need the Doctor's help — and the use of his TARDIS. Worried that his old friend may be turning traitor, Jamie discovers that he too is part of the plan — in the course of which he encounters Victoria Waterfield, a young woman who is to play a large part in his and the Doctor's life.
The Daleks' plan has far-reaching consequences, leading to conflict and destruction of astonishing proportions. And when the TARDIS arrives on the battlefield planet of Skaro, the scene is set for an encounter between the Doctor and the malevolent Emperor Dalek...
Frazer Hines, who plays Jamie in the story, narrates this classic story from 1967, of which all but one episode is now missing from the television archives.
4 pages, Audio CD
First published July 1, 1992
About the author
David Whitaker
54 books27 followersDavid Whitaker was an English screenwriter and novelist best known for his work in the early days of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. He served as the series' first story editor working on the programme's first fifty one episodes in this capacity.
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June 9, 2015
Having listened to the audio of ‘The Wheel in Space’, it was inevitable that I would then listen to this. The televised version of the aforementioned Cybermen story ends with The Doctor showing new companion, Zoe, some of what she can expect on the Tardis by playing her an old adventure on the Tardis monitor. As such the brand new story segued seamlessly into a repeat of a year old story. ‘The Evil of the Daleks’ was repeated across subsequent Saturday nights, one of the first ‘Doctor Who’ stories to receive this honour (and thus making it truly ironic that we can’t see it today). So, when the show itself is inviting me to engage with this tale – how could I not refuse?
The Tardis is hijacked, leading Jamie and The Doctor to some out of time Victorian inventors in Swinging Sixties London, before a trip to the past and a huge leap to the future and to a planet The Doctor has visited before. I never think of early ‘Doctor Who’ as a 60s show like I think of ‘Star Trek’ as a 60s show. It’s somewhat stagey black and white versus psychedelic colour. Yet this might be the most 1960’s 'Doctor Who' made. There are swinging coffee shops, transistor radios and a very Sgt Pepper-esque retro. More than that though, there are humans and Daleks taking substances which alter their perspectives and change their whole beings – and, really, you haven’t lived until you’ve heard the affected Daleks!
Okay, this again is hardly the best way to appreciate the show (Maxtible’s and Waterfield’s voices were a bit too close to each other for my ears) and so I really do hope they find the missing episodes in some vault in Venezuela or somewhere. But really this is ‘Doctor Who’ at its most magical, leaping through time and space, all without even setting foot in the Tardis, and placing Troughton’s Doctor as a benevolent wizard in a universe of chaos.
The Tardis is hijacked, leading Jamie and The Doctor to some out of time Victorian inventors in Swinging Sixties London, before a trip to the past and a huge leap to the future and to a planet The Doctor has visited before. I never think of early ‘Doctor Who’ as a 60s show like I think of ‘Star Trek’ as a 60s show. It’s somewhat stagey black and white versus psychedelic colour. Yet this might be the most 1960’s 'Doctor Who' made. There are swinging coffee shops, transistor radios and a very Sgt Pepper-esque retro. More than that though, there are humans and Daleks taking substances which alter their perspectives and change their whole beings – and, really, you haven’t lived until you’ve heard the affected Daleks!
Okay, this again is hardly the best way to appreciate the show (Maxtible’s and Waterfield’s voices were a bit too close to each other for my ears) and so I really do hope they find the missing episodes in some vault in Venezuela or somewhere. But really this is ‘Doctor Who’ at its most magical, leaping through time and space, all without even setting foot in the Tardis, and placing Troughton’s Doctor as a benevolent wizard in a universe of chaos.
November 19, 2021
Doctor Who has many gaps in its televised history. Evil of the Daleks is one of those missing stories. Originally broadcast in the 1960's as part of the then fourth season of Doctor Who it was intended to end that season and to write the Daleks out of Doctor Who. The original episodes are mostly unavailable to watch, but in 1992 the BBC produced this audiobook using sound recordings of the episodes and narration from Tom Baker to cover most of the action sequences.
The selling point of this edition is Tom Baker's narration. For many people Tom Baker is Doctor Who, so it's a nice touch to have him be involved in this project. In my opinion this is one of the best ways to experience this lost adventure.
The selling point of this edition is Tom Baker's narration. For many people Tom Baker is Doctor Who, so it's a nice touch to have him be involved in this project. In my opinion this is one of the best ways to experience this lost adventure.
November 30, 2021
The TARDIS has been stolen. Doctor #2 is off on an adventure with Jamie to find the police box.
They follow clues to an old antiques shop where it becomes evident that IT’S A TRAP!
Monster of the week? DALEKS!
They are looking for the “human factor”, something they feel will help them TAKE OVER THE UNIVERSE!
One of those old series that’s still missing an episode.
They follow clues to an old antiques shop where it becomes evident that IT’S A TRAP!
Monster of the week? DALEKS!
They are looking for the “human factor”, something they feel will help them TAKE OVER THE UNIVERSE!
One of those old series that’s still missing an episode.
February 14, 2024
I know that the Daleks are classic villains for Doctor Who but I find them kinda getting old. I still enjoyed this story and the Daleks with the human element would be interesting to see again but I don't think they ever show up again. This version of the Daleks just does not match with what the Daleks have become in the more modern Doctor Who stories.
March 30, 2019
A bit dated if one views through the eyes of a modern Whovian, but a quick, fun enough story in an age before the Daleks became stale.
June 18, 2016
Another one for the books of excellent characterization where one is allowed to build sympathy, or enmity against the new cast for the week so that whatever happens to them, there is pathos. More time alone, away from Doctor, or a companion, that lets us meet them on their own terms, not as an ornament to them main cast, that leaves them shallow. One-liners, and emotional displays won't cut it if the other character has had no expansion.
I am amused that this broadcast in 1967, and intended as the last, ever, Dalek episode. They aren't my favorite monsters, however, a few of their story lines are good. This, and Genesis of the Daleks are certainly some of the best written.
Also, a huge sucker for Victorian story lines; giving it a Gothic horror feel.
For the audio bonus, there is a collection of, what I presume are, sound effect outtakes. I had so hoped for an interview with the narrator, Frazer Hines.
As a sidebar, I truly enjoy having the companions be the voice overs. Adds a bit of je ne sais quoi.
I am amused that this broadcast in 1967, and intended as the last, ever, Dalek episode. They aren't my favorite monsters, however, a few of their story lines are good. This, and Genesis of the Daleks are certainly some of the best written.
Also, a huge sucker for Victorian story lines; giving it a Gothic horror feel.
For the audio bonus, there is a collection of, what I presume are, sound effect outtakes. I had so hoped for an interview with the narrator, Frazer Hines.
As a sidebar, I truly enjoy having the companions be the voice overs. Adds a bit of je ne sais quoi.
August 2, 2016
A strong start and middle to this story but seemed to fizzle out right at the end (or was I not paying attention) The Victorian time travel element is even more appealing in our age of passion for steampunk and then there's the Daleks popping in and out of cupboards and saying remarkable things. There are some fine supporting characters, the second Doctor gets to be the second Doctor, so it's nearly all good stuff.
August 13, 2016
I'm not as fond of this narrated radio play format where the actions are all spoken and described. The Torchwood audio plays are better quality, but these are old school style so they have their charm, too.
July 21, 2016
The Doctor is told by the Emperor Dalek to experiment on the Daleks. Professor Waterfield must help the Doctor in order to get his daughter Victoria back.
May 5, 2021
Doctor who!
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