MORE 'POWER OF THE DALEKS' - THE SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY!

New Doctor, old enemy! Art by Colin Howard for Doctor Who Classic Comics issue 11, 1995.

The UK got off to an explosive start on November 5th, 1966, not just with the burning of the 'Guy' and the expansive fireworks displays to be enjoyed, but also on TV screens, as the original 'Doctor Who;, as played with such charisma by William Hartnell, departed the series he loved so dearly in glorious and ingenious style, mysteriously and miraculously rejuvenating as the dedicated and popular character actor, Patrick Troughton, partaking in his first exciting and dramatic adventure against the dreaded Daleks, within a story that would prove to be one of the most important in the Classic Series' incredible history!

We've previously celebrated The Power of the Daleks a few years back, but here's some additional images to enjoy from the superb serial as it celebrates an incredible Sixtieth Anniversary... Enjoy!

"I am your servant.... I am your servant... I AM YOUR SERVANT!"

Unless otherwise stated, all images by Don Smith/Radio Times/ BBC STUDIOS.

DOCTOR WHO - ADVENTURES IN THE FIFTH DIMENSION!: 'THE DESTINY OF 'DOCTOR WHO', AND 'THE POWER OF THE DALEKS'!

DOCTOR WHO - ADVENTURES IN THE FIFTH DIMENSION!: THE ENDURING LEGACY OF 'THE POWER OF THE DALEKS'...

Welcoming the all-new Doctor Who!

The opening scenes to each of the story's six episodes.

A confused Doctor awakens from his 'Rejuvenation' phase.

The Phoenix in the TARDIS? Or a Cosmic Cuckoo?

Lovely posed images of Troughton on the TARDIS set. 

Conferring with the 500 Year Diary.

The Doctor confronts a reactivated Dalek with his arrival on the planet Vulcan.

The doomed Professor Lesterston (Robert James) is in awe of the Daleks and their potential to aid humanity.

Lesterson with the ambitious and murderous Bragen (Bernard Archard) in a posed publicity image.

The Doctor is having trouble warning the colony to the dangers of the Daleks.

The Daleks make their next clever move to destroy the humans and take the colony.

The Daleks at work within the colony. Soon, their army will grow.

Professor Lesterson discovers the true power of the Daleks... for evil!

The classic Dalek conveyor belt scene.

Lesterson is shocked by the Daleks' conveyor belt.

Two Daleks outside their buried-in space vessel. Image by Don Smith.

Another great publicity image of Troughton by Don Smith, taken in between takes.

Terrific set design images by the ingenious Derek Dodd.

Various behind the scenes of the Daleks in action on set.

John Scott Martin revealed!

A Dalek is placed into position for the conveyer belt scene.

Preparing the Daleks for filming at Ealing.

Production Assistant Michael E. Briant on set with John Scott Martin.

The cover for the original CD release soundtrack.

Great promo artwork for the animated DVD release of 2016.

Lovely Target Books fan art cover by Philip James Allison.

GOODBYE, JOHN LEESON...

John Leeson and friend at the BBC during the late 1970's.

On the eve of everyone's favourite electronic superpooch K9's Fiftieth Anniversary next year, the sad news has come in that the man who brought such unique and distinctive vocal life to a Time Lord's best friend, the much-respected and gracious John Leeson, has sadly passed away at the age of 83. The K9 creation, from Bob Baker and Dave Martin, designed by Tony Harding and practically built by Matt Irvine, was a wonderful idea and looked terrific onscreen, but it was Leeson who really ran with it and gave the part the humorous, spirited and intellectual character it needed beyond K9's memorable introductory story, The Invisible Enemy, performing the role on his hands and knees in the BBC rehearsal rooms as reference to his fellow actors, much to the amusement but also huge respect of Tom Baker, who greatly admired working with Leeson and his contribution to the series regarding what he put into K9 and the relationship the robot would share with the Fourth Doctor and his subsequent companions. Such respect also came from the general audience too, who loved the character (especially during their childhood years) and Leeson's voice instantly, as K9 garnered a well deserved devoted following then and beyond the series across all kinds of media in the show's subsequent forty-nine years, all of which Leeson was happily involved with beyond his acting and other diverse personal pursuits.

I met the late Mister Leeson several times in the eighties and found him very good humoured and kind, and went on to have further respect for him when he did the K9 voice within a small, bitterly cold booth during the two-day Longleat Twentieth Anniversary event, informing fans of what to see and do there, which was much appreciated by thousands of attendees (including me and my family!)

Thank you, John Leeson, for all your incredible contributions to the evolving world of Doctor Who. RIP.

THE TIME OF WOTAN!

Doctor Who's first real battle against an invasion of modern Earth during its swinging sixties begins, of which two new companions enter the First Doctor's life (in able seaman Ben Jackson and sexy personal assistant Polly) whilst another (young Dodo Chaplet) exits all too quickly. And the threat of the mind-controlling computer WOTAN, and The War Machines it brings across the streets of London, cannot be under estimated!

If anyone knows the name of the artist of this great piece, please get in touch...

OUT THIS WEEK FROM BBC BOOKS: 'DOCTOR WHO - THE KEY TO TIME'

Six segments. One quest. The fate of the universe is at stake.

For the first time, all six stories in Doctor Who's epic Key to Time saga come together in a single collection - featuring THREE brand-new novelisations!

The White Guardian has a mission for the Doctor: locate the six segments of the legendary Key to Time before the cosmos falls to chaos. Accompanied by the brilliant but inexperienced Time Lady Romana, the Doctor embarks on a series of incredible adventures...

The Ribos Operation by James Goss (exclusive to this edition!) 

The search begins on the medieval world of Ribos, where conmen and conspiracies complicate the quest.

The Pirate Planet by James Goss

A world-devouring planet ruled by a bombastic cyborg-captain hides a terrible secret.

The Stones of Blood by David Fisher

Ancient stone circles, druidic legends and justice from another dimension collide on present-day Earth.

The Androids of Tara by David Fisher

On a feudal world with a twist, the Doctor and Romana are entangled in a plot of android doubles and royal assassinations.

The Power of Kroll by Robert Shearman (exclusive to this edition!)

In the swamps of Delta Magna, colonial politics and native rebellion awaken an ancient and monstrous god.

The Armageddon Factor by James Goss (exclusive to this edition!)

On the war-ravaged planet Atrios, the true nature of the Key to Time is revealed. Will the final segment bring salvation to the universe - or disaster!

Also featuring a forward from the Fourth Doctor himself - the one and only Tom Baker!

So, put your best scarf forward, activate your tracer wand, feed your K-9 (whatever MK it is!), find Mister Fibuli (wherever he's got to!), and prepare for a classic storytelling assemblage of epic fantasy adaptations perfect for Who fans of all ages to devour!

Available from the hyperspace realms housing BBC BOOKS: October 29th, 2026

Get it here:

Doctor Who: The Key to Time: Six novelisations in one special edition: Amazon.co.uk: Goss, James, Shearman, Robert, Fisher, David, Baker, Tom: 9781911743286: Books

OUT NOW FROM BBC PHYSICAL AUDIO: 'DOCTOR WHO - SHARD OF LIFE'

Landing on a dead world referred to as G7, the Second Doctor and his trusty companions Jamie and Zoe discover an Earth scientific base shrouded in fear and building paranoia, some of whose important personnel have gone missing or become traumatized by an eerie buzzing sound. As the Doctor's determined but careful investigation begins, Zoe soon falls under a strange influence, during which he and Jamie must unravel the mystery of scientific analysis fragments from an alien shard mysteriously operating from what soon appears to be its crash site. As the psychological dangers to the Earth team and Zoe intensify, can the Doctor save them all in time?

Despite a relatively thin story with shades of plot reminiscent of several Space: 1999 episodes, long-time Who fan (and respected publisher and writer) David J Howe nonetheless manages to capture the Troughton era well, especially with an essence of its legendary 'base under siege' storytelling that was to be a major part of the Second Doctor's middle year in the role. David Troughton once again does a marvellous job of audio storytelling and capturing the 'Cosmic Hobo' incarnation his still very much-missed father played so beautifully. 

Get Shard of Life here:

Doctor Who: Shard of Life: 2nd Doctor Audio Original (Audio Download): David J Howe, David Troughton, BBC Digital Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Books

FAITH-FIGHTING!

With the church of the eerie Maiden's Point under siege from the newly emergent Haemovore creatures, the Doctor, now attacked by them, must use all his mental strength to fight back, recounting the power and faith he's had in all his travelling companions over twenty seven years of TV time travel. A unique way of fighting such terror.

A terrific scene from the All-Time Classic, The Curse of Fenric.

'THE TRIAL OF A TIME LORD' AT 40: 'THE ULTIMATE FOE' IS REVEALED....

The presented evidence tampered with, his companion Peri murdered under authority of the Time Lords, and the moving of Earth to protect mysterious secret technology. The Doctor senses a frame-up with his ongoing trial, now getting even more bizarre with the arrival of the Master and two 'star witnesses' to aid him as events come to a shocking conclusion linked to the true identity of the Valeyard, during the mostly satisfying two-part season finale to The Trial of a Time Lord, capably handled by the late Robert Holmes, Eric Saward and Pip and Jane Baker.