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Doctor Who: The Power Of The Daleks (TV Soundtrack)

By: David Whitaker
Narrated by: Anneke Wills, Full Cast, Patrick Troughton
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 ‘I’ve been renewed...without it I couldn’t survive.’ Before the astonished eyes of his companions Ben and Polly, the Doctor’s whole body has apparently been transformed. Now they are confronted by a stranger who claims to be their old friend – but how can they know whether to trust him? The TARDIS’s arrival on the swamp planet of Vulcan brings its own problems; the Doctor is mistaken for an official come to solve the Earth colony’s in-fighting, and soon he and his companions are embroiled in political wranglings. However, a far more serious threat lurks within the colony. The scientist Lesterson has discovered a crashed space capsule, within it a group of inert metallic creatures which the Doctor identifies as Daleks. Refusing to heed the Doctor’s warnings, Lesterson supplies power to the Daleks and revives them. The awakened Daleks claim to be faithful servants of humanity – but could such a thing ever be possible? By covert means they seek an increasing level of energy, but for what? By the time the Doctor and his friends discover the Daleks’ true plan for the colony, it looks as if it might already be too late to stop them... Anneke Wills, who plays Polly in the story, narrates this debut story for the second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, first broadcast in 1966 and long since missing from the television archives.©2004 BBC Worldwide Ltd; (P)2003, 2004 BBC Worldwide Ltd Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy
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The Power of the Daleks is a tour de force, even on audio. The confusion over what has happened to the Doctor early on comes across very well, and it's full of memorable scenes - some of which have been reused in the new series. The actual narration is by Anneke Wills (rather than Patrick Troughton, as implied by the website); it fills in the more visual details so that there is no confusion over what is going on. The soundtrack is good quality, considering it was recovered from off-air recordings of the original broadcast - better than some other stories. But it is the script and the acting that really make it so worthwhile, with the Daleks at their most terrifying. Thoroughly recommended.

The Best Doctor Who Serial Starring Pat Troughton!

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The Second Doctor sets his style amid intrigue and treachery. Good strong story with the Doctor struggling to c

Troughton makes his mark well

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No matter if you have previously listened to a Doctor Who audio episode or not, I would highly recommend this episode.

The very best of Doctor Who

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - this first Patrick Troughton's Doctor Who story from 1966 is precious as only the soundtrack exists and no video. Ben and Polly are confused that the old man with white hair has changed into a lively black haired man, who insists on playing a recorder. If that is not enough the Daleks are back and are not happy with their lot - cue some exterminating!

What other book might you compare Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks to, and why?

Any long running science fiction saga such as star wars or start trek

What does Patrick Troughton and full cast bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Great acting and narration to transport you to the Tardis and alien worlds.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes - about 2.5 hours long

Any additional comments?

Part of a rich archive of BBC Audios available on Audible

Second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, arrives on scene

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Where does Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very good, such a shame we can watch Patrick troughton's first story *shakes fist at the BBC* if only they had seen video tapes becoming a house hold thing

What was one of the most memorable moments of Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks?

Everything , though episode 1,2,4 and 6 were the best episodes

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Every last scene with Patrick in it

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes and no, no the story didn't make me cry the fact I can't watch this six parter does

Any additional comments?

Damn the Beeb for wiping the master tapes and stuff anyway still a brilliant stroy 9.9/10

beeb exterminates the daleks

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