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Genesis of the Daleks: Part Five
Last updated 21 June 2026
7:15pm-7:40pm GMT < > « »
(actually broadcast at 19:17:42)
BBC2
Featuring: Tom Baker, Ian Marter, Elisabeth Sladen, Peter Miles, Michael Wisher, Stephen Yardley
With Harry and Sarah his prisoners, Davros interrogates the Doctor, forcing him to reveal the future of the Daleks so that he can learn from their defeats to make them stronger.
Synopsis Source: Doctor Who Guide
Continuity:
Introduction:
Life on other planets returns to torment the Doctor now on BBC2. This classic episode from 1975 finds Tom Baker at the centre of the action.
Broadcast Source: BBC
Ratings Information:
Consolidated figures: 2.280m viewers (+7 days), 28th place
Position in BBC2 chart
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