The Daleks

The second serial in Doctor Who's history introduced one of Britain's most well-known cultural icons: the Daleks. This race of mutants was the first of thousands to face the Doctor and they have returned to the television series in more than 50 episodes.

'The Daleks' carries straight on from 'An Unearthly Child' and as the characters develop, the story unfolds into an epic adventure that just goes on for far too long. This serial is more than two hours long and by the end of it, you'll either be gripping the edge of your seat, or falling asleep on it. The first couple of episodes are incredible to watch, but as the episode count rises, so does the number of times you'll nod off to sleep. Yes, there are some hilarious moments like Barbara's over-exaggeration to the appearance of a plunger to the odd sets and amusing costumes, but these barely cover the dark underside to the story which conveys themes of nuclear devastation and Nazi leadership.

But, 'The Daleks' offers something for everyone, whether you like disaster movies, enjoy a good night in, or if you just want to cringe at the production values.