This Week in United Kingdom

Genesis of the Daleks: Part One

Last updated 21 June 2026

Broadcast: Tuesday 1st February 2000
6:00pm-6:25pm GMT < > « »
BBC2

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

Continuity:

Introduction:

Tom Baker's the Doctor now on BBC2 in a battle against one of the most fearsome races in the galaxy - part one of Genesis of the Daleks.

Post-credits:

And Tom Baker looks at names and naming over the last century in a documentary on BBC Radio 2 tonight from 9 o'clock.

Broadcast notes:

Trailer during the week before: Doctor Who double bill, Genesis of the Daleks, Tuesday at 6 on BBC2.

Broadcast Source: TWiDW

Report from the This Week in Doctor Who Archive:

Friday 28th January 2000:
BBC2
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/
Tue 6PM GMT Genesis of the Daleks ep 1 of 6
Tom Baker episodes begin airing in BBC2's quest for higher ratings. First up - the Doctor is talked into investigating the birth of the Daleks and finding a way to alter Dalek history. Next week - 2 episodes in a row.