The final consolidated ratings for Into the Dalek have been released showing a significant increase to 7.29m viewers in total from a 5.2m overnight, a final number that reflects all UK views within 7 days of the original transmission. The episode places in the same ballpark as fellow second episodes Continue Reading
Since the Daleks took the nation by storm over the ’63-’64 new year, they have been at the centre of Doctor Who‘s appeal. While the series has enjoyed the occasional Dalek-free stretch for a few years, they are always back before long. Indeed, since the series returned in 2005, there Continue Reading
Comedian Ben Miller, who plays the Sheriff of Nottingham in this Saturday’s Robot of Sherwood, has spoken on his role in the episode and attempting to behead Tom Riley. Speaking with Whats on TV, Miller said: “In the Sheriff’s sword fight with Tom Riley, who plays Robin, I came at Continue Reading
After my high praise of the first episode Deep Breath, I felt that Into The Dalek had a LOT to live up to. The synopsis that was released created such a buzz, I for one was incredibly excited with the concept of the story. After watching it twice, I think Continue Reading
The Doctor and the Daleks are inextricably linked to one another, both onscreen and off. Without their debut story in the winter months of 1963-64, it’s doubtful we’d be talking about the series at all fifty years later and they’ve been a frequent presence in the Doctor’s life ever since. Continue Reading
Doctor Who Worldwide “We were promised a darker series and to an extent Into The Dalek lives up to its billing with only a few light hearted one liners (lasagne anyone?). What the story does tell us is that Steven Moffat’s comment that the Doctor enters the most dangerous place Continue Reading
Into the Dalek attracted an audience of 5.2m on its live Saturday broadcast, down from series premiere Deep Breath but against heavy competition from The X-Factor on ITV for the final 15 minutes, the show retaining the majority of it’s audience. The episode received a 24.7 per cent share of the Continue Reading
Speaking to the Radio Times co-writer Phil Ford confesses that in his first draft of Into The Dalek he very much had Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor in mind. The characterisation of the Twelfth Doctor was then refined in the script following Steven Moffat’s suggestion that this incarnation is more of Continue Reading
The BBC have released the Doctor Who: Extra for Into the Dalek. It can be watched via the official BBC YouTube channel below. Comments Don't forget to visit our forums to discuss this story and many more! A friendly, open and free thinking forum for all Doctor Who fans. All Continue Reading
A classic series Dalek, restored to it’s former glory, will appear during Into the Dalek according to a report in The New York Post. Built in 1963, the original Dalek prop appeared alongside William Hartnell, facing such such threats as being buried in sand and tossed into a tank of Continue Reading
With Into the Dalek just hours away, we take a final sneak peek at what’s to come with the photos and clips collection. Gallery Introduction Next Time Teaser Trailer Am I a good man? Doctor, will you help me? You’ve not met Danny Pink… Comments Don't forget to visit our Continue Reading
A Dalek fleet surrounds a lone rebel ship, and only the Doctor can help them now… with the Doctor facing his greatest enemy, he needs Clara by his side. Confronted with a decision that could change the Daleks forever he is forced to examine his conscience. Will he find the Continue Reading
