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Classic Who S2 • Serial 2 · (6 episodes)

The Dalek Invasion of Earth

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First aired Saturday, November 21, 1964
Production Code K
Written by Terry Nation
Directed by Richard Martin
Runtime 150 minutes
Story Type Companion Exit
Time Travel Future
Tropes: (Potential Spoilers!) Post apocalyptic Earth Invasion Mind Control
Synopsis

The TARDIS returns to London; however, it's the 22nd century. With bodies in the river, and quiet in the Docklands, the city is a very different place. The Daleks have invaded and it's up to the Doctor to thwart them once again.

6 Episodes:

First aired Saturday, November 21, 1964
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Terry Nation
Directed by Richard Martin
UK Viewers 11.4 million
Appreciation Index 63

Synopsis

Ian and Barbara believe the TARDIS has finally returned to their contemporary London, but soon discover signs of plague and warfare. Their old enemies, the Daleks, have invaded the Earth of the 22nd century. Separated and fighting for their lives, the travellers must try to aid the remaining humans and overthrow the Daleks' cruel tyranny.

First aired Saturday, November 28, 1964
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Terry Nation
Directed by Richard Martin
UK Viewers 12.4 million
Appreciation Index 59

Synopsis

The Doctor and Ian are taken to the Dalek saucer while Susan and Barbara join the rebels in planning an attack.

First aired Saturday, December 5, 1964
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Terry Nation
Directed by Richard Martin
UK Viewers 11.9 million
Appreciation Index 59

Synopsis

The Doctor manages to escape from the Dalek saucer and meet up with Susan and David but Ian is left trapped onboard. Meanwhile, Barbara and her new friends face a dangerous journey across London.

First aired Saturday, December 12, 1964
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Terry Nation
Directed by Richard Martin
UK Viewers 11.9 million
Appreciation Index 59

Synopsis

While Susan and David try to find a way out of London, Ian and Larry infiltrate the Dalek mine workings.

First aired Saturday, December 19, 1964
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Terry Nation
Directed by Richard Martin
UK Viewers 11.4 million
Appreciation Index 58

Synopsis

The Doctor's party investigate the Daleks' central control in Bedfordshire while Barbara and Jenny's attempt to reach it are derailed when they are betrayed.

First aired Saturday, December 26, 1964
Runtime 25 minutes
Written by Terry Nation
Directed by Richard Martin
UK Viewers 12.4 million
Appreciation Index 63

Synopsis

The Daleks' plan to transform Earth into a giant spaceship and wipe out its inhabitants is nearing completion and the Doctor and his friends face a race against time to prevent them from destroying the planet's core.

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