Doctor Who (1963) 12.04.X

Genesis of a Classic (2006)

68 minutes

This is the making of feature for Genesis of the Daleks. All the interviews were really good and added to the experience. They really went all out with this one. The archival footage of the interview with Michael Wisher was wonderful.

It is divided into the following chapters

• Handing Over a Classic
• A Classic Plot Device
• A Classic Dilemma
• Lighting a Classic
• The Classic Doctor
• Creating a Classic Villain
• The Classic Monster
• Remembering a Classic

Interspersed with the chapters is Teach Yourself “Dalek” in Six Easy Lessons (with Roy Skelton)

People interviewed for this feature:

• Barry Letts, outgoing producer
• Terrance Dicks, script editor (1968-75)
• David Maloney, director
• Philip Hinchcliffe, producer (1974-77)
• Elisabeth Sladen, Sarah Jane Smith
• Dick Mills, Special Sound BBC Radiophonic Workshop
• Tom Baker, The Doctor
• Roy Skelton, Dalek Voices
• Guy Siner, General Ravon
• James Garbutt, Ronson
• Peter Miles, Nyder
• Duncan Brown, Lighting Director
• Dennis Chinnery, Gharman
• Peter Day, Visual Effects Designer
• Sylvia James, Make-Up Artist
• Michael Wisher, Davros (archive footage)
• Cy Town, Dalek Number Two
• John Scott Martin, Dalek Number One