Creation of the Daleks is a BBC documentary looking at the ideas behind the Daleks. It was produced by 2|entertain and released on the DVD of The Daleks in The Beginning box set.
Main subject[]
The cast and crew's memories of the creation of the Daleks and the making of The Daleks.
Booklet synopsis[]
A documentary which looks at the origins and creation of Doctor Who's most feared villains, the Daleks. From Terry Nation's script, through to the visual design of the creatures and their unique rasping voices, the concepts behind the Daleks are explored. With contributions from producer Verity Lambert, director Richard Martin, designer Raymond Cusick, sound designer Brian Hodgson, original Dalek voice David Graham, and original Dalek operator Michael Summerton.
People interviewed[]
- Sydney Newman, BBC Head of Drama, 1963
- Richard Martin, Director, 'The Daleks'
- Verity Lambert, Producer, Doctor Who 1963-1965
- Raymond Cusick, Designer, 'The Daleks'
- Michael Summerton, Dalek Operator, 'The Daleks'
- Brian Hodgson, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
- David Graham, Dalek Voice Artist
Crew[]
- Interviewers - Richard Molesworth, Andrew Beech
- Camera - Une Herzer
- Sound - Angus Anderson
- Images Supplied by - Derek Handley
- Colourist - Andrew Parkinson
- Special Sounds by - Brian Hodgson
- Music Composed by - Tristram Cary
- Produced by - John Kelly
- BBC Worldwide
- © BBC MMV
Home video releases[]
This documentary was included on the DVD release of the Doctor Who story The Daleks in The Beginning Box Set.