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Doctor Who - The Power of the Daleks

2016 • BBC

4.6

48 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Special Collection episodes (18)

1 Episode 1 - Black and White

11/14/16

The TARDIS brings the Doctor and his friends Polly and Ben to an human colony on the swamp planet of Vulcan. Soon after arriving, the Doctor witnesses a brutal murder. The dead man was an Earth Examiner, secretly summoned to the colony by to investigate the activities of a group of rebels, who are gaining in strength and influence across Vulcan.

2 Episode 2 - Black and White

11/14/16

Posing as an Examiner from Earth, the Doctor warns the scientist Lesterson of the dire consequences of reactivating the dormant Daleks.

3 Episode 3 - Black and White

11/14/16

Polly is taken prisoner by the rebels who intend to use the Daleks to take control of the colony. The Doctor discovers that all three Daleks have now been reactivated.

4 Episode 4 - Black and White

11/14/16

Lesterson is driven insane when he discovers that the Daleks are reproducing themselves and are preparing to seize control of the colony.

5 Episode 5 - Black and White

11/14/16

Bragen leads the rebellion and takes control of the colony, killing Governor Hensell. But the Daleks are also ready to make their final move.

6 Episode 6 - Black and White

11/14/16

As battle rages between the rebels and the loyal colonists, the Daleks begin their attack. The only chance of survival for the colony rests with the Doctor.

7 Episode 1 (Colour Version)

12/31/16

Ben and Polly suspect that the 'new' Doctor is really an imposter. The TARDIS lands on the planet Vulcan where a murder has been committed. 2016 BBC

8 Episode 2 (Colour Version)

12/31/16

Posing as an Examiner from Earth, the Doctor warns the scientist Lesterson of the dire consequences of reactivating the dormant Daleks. 2016 BBC

9 Episode 3 (Colour Version)

12/31/16

Polly is taken prisoner by the rebels who intend to use the Daleks to take control of the colony. The Doctor discovers that all three Daleks have now been reactivated. 2016 BBC

10 Episode 4 (Colour Version)

12/31/16

Lesterson is driven insane when he discovers that the Daleks are reproducing themselves and are preparing to seize control of the colony. 2016 BBC

11 Episode 5 (Colour Version)

12/31/16

Bragen leads the rebellion and takes control of the colony, killing Governor Hensell. But the Daleks are also ready to make their final move. 2016 BBC

12 Episode 6 (Colour Version)

12/31/16

As battle rages between the rebels and the loyal colonists, the Daleks begin their attack. The only chance of survival for the colony rests with the Doctor.

101 The Power of the Daleks Promo

11/5/16

50 years after its only UK broadcast on BBC One, one of Doctor Who's most celebrated, lost adventures is regenerated, in a brand new hand-drawn animation style, synchronised with a digitally remastered recording of the original 1966 audio. 2016 BBC

102 The Power of the Daleks Surviving Footage and Original Trailer

11/14/16

A compilation of short film fragments and clips from the original 1966 BBC television production - the only surviving footage to remain of the show's original BBC1 run. 2016 BBC

103 Original Title Sequence - New Restoration

11/14/16

An unedited presentation of the full original 'Doctor Who' title sequence, prepared using an all new HD re-master of the original film elements. 2016 BBC

104 Servants and Masters - The Making of The Power of the Daleks

11/14/16

A specially prepared documentary directed by John Kelly and featuring interviews with members of the original 1966 cast and crew. 2016 BBC

105 Animation Test Footage

11/14/16

A compilation of animation tests, created during the production of the new animated series. 2016 BBC

106 The Power of the Daleks Animation and Photo Gallery

11/14/16

Animation gallery of artwork and sketches generated during the course of the production. There's a huge number of photographs in the BBC Picture Library, taken during the studio recording of 'Power of the Daleks'. 2016 BBC

About this show

50 years after its only UK broadcast on BBC One, one of Doctor Who’s most celebrated, lost adventures is regenerated, with a brand new hand-drawn animation, synchronised with a digitally remastered recording of the original 1966 audio. The six-part adventure takes place immediately after the first regeneration, as the Time Lord and his companions, Polly (Anneke Wills) and Ben (Michael Craze), do battle with an old foe on the mysterious planet Vulcan. How will Polly and Ben cope with a new Doctor? How will the Doctor take to his new body? And how will they ever overcome the power of the Daleks? This first story to feature Patrick Troughton as the Second Doctor has been animated in both classic black and white and additionally in never before seen colour with additional behind the scenes features.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

48 reviews

Sharon Viggers

January 9, 2017

after seeing pictures and audio from this story it's a relief that the BBC animation department finally remade the story and released in got this on Christmas day and watched it on boxing day while building my lego vw beetle and I LOVED and also the after math of the first regeneration and it's a perfect first post regeneration story.GREAT JOB BBC + evil of the daleks next :D

Morgan- Ruairi McCandless

November 25, 2016

I was so pleased to hear about this animation. I couldn't believe that this story was coming back to life. Well done to the animators and everyone who worked on the story as well!

Ryan Slyfield

November 22, 2016

One of the best doctor who stories ever. shows how much of a threat the Daleks can be if written correctly Unlike victory of the Daleks.

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