The Dalek Invasion of Earth is part of the classic series featuring the original TARDIS crew of the First Doctor played by William Hartnell and his grandaughter Susan and her two school teachers Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton, and of course the Daleks.
The two school teachers finally find themselves back in London but soon discover that all is not well.
This story benefits greatly from the four regulars who are by this stage really comfortable with each other. The story is split in two almost immediately with Barbara and Susan going missing. The Doctor and Ian are brought face to face with a Dalek.
The central idea is quite basic, an invasion of Earth, and is repeated during the run of the series on a number of occasions. The supporting characters are well rounded and are there to eventually get the four time travellers into a final showdown with the daleks. The plot strands link together well and Susan is kept out of the real action as she spends the story looking after the Doctor and gets a love interest that slowly develops over the six episodes. For once this works and the Doctors reaction to it is worth waiting for.
The closing scenes are some of the most emotional we would see on Dr Who for a long time and well acted by Hartnell. A fine ending for a companion.
For viewers of the new series who want to have a look at Dr Who from the early years, you wouldn't go far wrong with this story.
The Extras are fine but you'd really buy this for the story.
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Production Year: 2007 - Science Fiction - Director: Francis Lawrence - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Dash Mihok, Will Smith, Salli Richardson, Willow Smith
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