The Dalek Invasion of Earth

Premise: When they land in London, Ian and Barbara are happy to be home but celebrations are cut short on realising they're in the 22nd Century and Earth has been conquered by the Daleks.

Notes: After their appearance in the second Doctor Who serial, a wave of Dalek Mania hit the country. Fans could buy Dalek toys, read Dalek comic strips and even wash themselves with Dalek themed soap. With a big screen movie planned for the following year, the only thing missing was a rematch between them and the Doctor on the small screen, and what better place to have them than London. The Daleks have been updated since their last appearance with metal disks on the back of there midsection and large fenders on the bottom to account for their increased mobility. This episode marks the first time a regular character departs from the series with Susan being left behind on Earth at the end of the story. This is the last time we see her until the twentieth anniversary special, the Five Doctors.

Verdict: A very entertaining serial with a strong plot and many iconic moments. The supporting cast do a great job of creating an impression of a ravaged Earth and the Daleks are as menacing as ever. The opening scenes of an eerily quiet London and Susan's farewell are extremely well done, with the latter possibly being the most emotional moment in the shows history 10/10