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Transported back in time to the planet Skaro Doctor Who and his companions have to try and stop Davros from ever creating the Daleks. Read more

Starring	Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher
Director	David Maloney
Genres	Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Television

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  Special Features
  
  Extras on disc 2:
  
  * Commentary with Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Peter Miles (Nyder) and director David Maloney
  
  * Genesis of a Classic - ... read more »
  
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  - 86 reviews
  - Nottingham
  - 20 Apr 2006 at 10:28
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  Classic Doctor
  
  Classic Doctor Who at its best. An intelligent story line, well acted and quite creepy. Even the cheap special effects just add to the charm. A particular ... read more »
  
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- - the_hound
  - 9 reviews
  - 14 Dec 2011 at 17:48
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  Before the Daleks could climb stairs!
  
  A vintage Doctor Who, with overacting Tom Baker and screaming Elisabeth Sladen trying to stop the Daleks being created.
  
  Surely this would change ... read more »
  
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- - Valiant016
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  - Lytham St. Annes
  - 08 Jun 2011 at 22:42
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  Genesis of the Daleks - My Review
  
  One of the best Tom Baker episodes. Brilliant.
  
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- - DaddyTank
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  - Ulan Bator
  - 16 Nov 2009 at 17:14
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  great
  
  was gud davros should stay when the daleks come in
  
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  - 28 Nov 2008 at 18:20
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  Not what I expected
  
  I was really excited to rent this, remembering the days of K-9 and the latter Tom Baker days when I was in secondary school. But was really disappointed by it. ... read more »
  
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- - William Clements
  - Reading, UK
  - 23 Sep 2008 at 20:09
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  Good story and a classic Doctor Who serial
  
  This one of the all time classics in the Doctor Who saga, where the Doctor is sent to the Dalek's home world of Skaro to destroy them before they are ... read more »
  
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- - lco1987
  - 5 reviews
  - Newcastle/Leeds
  - 01 Jul 2008 at 11:48
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  Davros Dupes Doctor Drama
  
  With the upcoming possibility of Davros appearing in the new 4th series of Doctor Who, I thought I would educate my kids on who created the Daleks. Well it ... read more »
  
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- - ThomMck
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  - 06 May 2008 at 09:11
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  good
  
  good to watch for any dalek fans especially people who have seen the new doctor who series and want to know about the creation of them.
  
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  - 27 Feb 2008 at 00:34
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  the origin of the daleks
  
  Have you ever wondered where the daleks ever came from well genisis of the daleks takes you there,from the doctors delema to kill them by going back in time to ... read more »
  
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- - madcat1s
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  - Stone
  - 30 Jan 2008 at 18:58
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  Tom Baker at his best!!
  
  Tom baker was the doctor i grew up with, and its over 30 years since i saw this last, that said it was quite enjoyable to see him battling Davros, and the ... read more »
  
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  Special Features
  
  Extras on disc 2:
  
  * Commentary with Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Peter Miles (Nyder) and director David Maloney
  
  * Genesis of a Classic - ... read more »
  
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  - pinksy
  - 86 reviews
  - Nottingham
  - 20 Apr 2006 at 10:28
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  The Best Doctor Who Story Ever!
  
  The above quote is not just me but the story was voted best ever by readers of 'Doctor Who Magazine' and they should Know!!
  
  The story as you ... read more »
  
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  - 29 May 2006 at 22:11
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  Great Episode
  
  This I think is one of the best episodes of Doctor Who ever made. This episode is where you find out who created the Daleks and where they came from. Still ... read more »
  
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  - Chester, UK
  - 04 Mar 2006 at 23:36
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  Forget the Hype of the New Series
  
  Forget the hype of the current series of Doctor Who: this is the real deal. First aired in 1975 - that's over thirty years ago! - this six-part adventure ... read more »
  
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- - Gary Hollingsbee
  - Tunbridge Wells, England
  - 24 Apr 2006 at 20:45
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  Dont get disc 2, only documentary and special features
  
  this is a great disc if you want to see the extras such as how it was made etc, but stick to disc one for the actual story and episodes!
  
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  - wimborne dorset
  - 04 Apr 2007 at 03:32
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  Davros Dupes Doctor Drama
  
  With the upcoming possibility of Davros appearing in the new 4th series of Doctor Who, I thought I would educate my kids on who created the Daleks. Well it ... read more »
  
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- - ThomMck
  - 57 reviews
  - Wellingborough, England
  - 06 May 2008 at 09:11
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  good
  
  good to watch for any dalek fans especially people who have seen the new doctor who series and want to know about the creation of them.
  
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  - Southend-on-Sea
  - 27 Feb 2008 at 00:34
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  Genesis of the Daleks - My Review
  
  One of the best Tom Baker episodes. Brilliant.
  
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- - DaddyTank
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  - Ulan Bator
  - 16 Nov 2009 at 17:14
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  Classic Who
  
  Classic 1975 Tom Baker Who, with Sarah-Jane Smith (recently seen in the new series). This 2hour long adventure witnesses the formation of the Daleks, and ... read more »
  
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  - Harlow, UK
  - 04 May 2006 at 16:36
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  The best doctor who story ever !
  
  This is the best Doctor who story ever written by Terry Nation.
  
  The birth of the daleks and the introduction of there creator Davros.
  
  ... read more »
  
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  - 17 May 2006 at 11:02

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