Doctor Who and the Daleks : based on the BBC television serial by Terry Nation by arrangement with the BBC

This is DOCTOR WHO's first exciting adventure – with the DALEKS! Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright travel with the mysterious DOCTOR WHO and his grand-daughter, Susan, to the planet of Skaro in the space-time machine, Tardis. There they strive to save the peace-loving Thals from the evil intentions of the hideous DALEKS. Can they succeed? And what is more important, will they ever again see their native Earth? This is famously the first published Doctor Who story in print of any kind. It is an adapted novelization of the B.B.C. television serial "The Daleks" which was the 2nd serial of the 1st season of "Doctor Who" broadcast between 21 December 1963 and 1 February 1964. This is a loose adaption with significant plot and character differences throughout. The start of the book includes scenes where the main characters meet up, which was actually in the TV serial "An Unearthly Child" (the 1st serial of the 1st season of "Doctor Who" broadcast between 23 November 1963 and 14 December 1963). As the author, David Whitaker (who was also the script editor for the 1st season of "Doctor Who") did not have the rights to the content of "An Unearthly Child" the scenes had to be completely rewritten. The narrative is entirely from the point of view of the character Ian Chesterton, unlike the TV serials. The mysterious Doctor and his granddaughter Susan are joined by unwilling adventurers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright in an epic struggle for survival on an alien planet. In a vast metal city they discover the survivors of a terrible nuclear war - the Daleks. Held captive in the deepest levels of the city, can the Doctor and his new companions stop the Daleks' plan to totally exterminate their mortal enemies, the peace-loving Thals? More importantly, even if they can escape from the Daleks, will Ian and Barbara ever see their home planet Earth again? This novel is based on the second Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 21 December 1963 - 1 February 1964. Featuring the First Doctor as played by William Hartnell, and his companions Susan, Ian, and Barbara. The story from the beginning! Here is the exciting adventure of Dr Who, Susan, Barbara and Ian, from the moment they meet one foggy autumn night on a lonely common beside a Police Box (Ah, but what a curious Police Box!) to the time they encounter the weird Daleks. It is a thrilling story, and we know this book will be one of the most popular published in the Armada series. Can you wait any longer? Start reading! Dr Who. Prologue Meeting on the Common Prisoners in Space The Dead Planet The Power of the Daleks Escape into Danger The Will to Survive The Lake of Mutations The Last Despairing Try The End of the Power A New Life