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Genesis of the Daleks: Part One

Last updated 13 January 2025

Broadcast: Saturday 10th July 1999
7:30pm-8:00pm BST (18:30 GMT) < > « »
BBC Choice

Featuring: Tom Baker, Ian Marter, Elisabeth Sladen, Peter Miles, Michael Wisher

The Time Lords send the Doctor, Sarah and Harry to Skaro at a point in time shortly before the creation of the Daleks. The Doctor's mission is to destroy his greatest enemy.

Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide

Broadcast Source: BBC

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Friday 16th July 1999:
BBC Choice in the UK decided to start airing Doctor Who without telling anyone. Episode 1 of Genesis of the Daleks aired on Saturday, July 10th, at 7:30PM. It appears they will go through at least this story at 1 episode a week. They will rerun 'The Take On Doctor Who', their special week of Who programming from November, next week.