Audience Rating: Parental Guidance
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5014503181321
Format: PAL
Label: 2 Entertain Video
Languages: EnglishSubtitledEnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 2 Entertain Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: April 10, 2006
Running Time: 150 minutes
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Theatrical Release Date: March 12, 1989

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
One of the finest stories of the classic Doctor Who age, Genesis Of The Daleks finds Tom Baker at his peak in the lead role, and ultimately facing one of the most significant moral dilemmas of his era as the Time Lord. That's alongside the small matter of his most infamous enemies.

This is the adventure that goes right back to the roots of the Daleks, from their humble beginnings to the point where they become the Doctor's most fearsome foes. Across the six episodes, we find that the Doctor has been sent to the planet Skaro, where he discovers the evil genius Davros, who is about to fully unleash his deadliest creations into the universe. Accompanied by Harry and Sarry, The Doctor also finds himself stuck in the middle of an ongoing war between the Thals and The Kaleds, in a story packed with danger and adventure.

It's also grounded in the kind of excellent storytelling that has frequently allowed classic Doctor Who to overcome its low budget roots. And Genesis Of The Daleks is one of the finest examples of just how it manages it. Thanks to a tightly woven script, and a strong cast led by Tom Baker at his finest in the lead role, Genesis Of The Daleks is rightly regarded as one of the best Doctor Who stories of all time. It really isn't hard to see why.--Simon Brew




Rating: - The Daleks' Masterpiece !
Without exaggeration 'Genesis of the Daleks' is the greatest Dr Who serial EVER produced. The introduction of the Dalek's creator Davros, the evil, scheming and crippled Kaled scientist on war torn Skaro added a completely new layer to Dalek mythology and added arguably the series', which to this point was 12 years running,greatest villain. The Daleks are deliberately under used and Davros, definitively played by the late great Michael Wisher, takes over the entire story. Anyone who derides the use ... Read More

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Rating: - "Heil Kaleds, I'm home!"
Genesis is of course the story of how the Daleks were created. It shouldn't disappoint because although there are some silly ideas in it e.g., at war for 1,000 years the Thals have only just thought of launching a big missile at the Kaleds, it has been made with such energy and panache that you can't help but be entertained.
Naturally there is a bit of padding at 6 episodes long, but you will rarely find it dragging.
Uncle Tom is in commanding form, being ready to switch off Davros' life ... Read More

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Rating: - THE DEFINITIVE DAVROS!
Absolute belter! One of the darkest & most serious in tone.
The setting of war torn Skaro, the fascist elements of the Kaled race, the birth of the Doctor's most feared enemies and the introduction of the greatest villain in Davros, that ever featured in the series.
This is the definitive Davros as played by Michael Wisher; the make up, the voice - all chillingly perfect and Davros was never so well portrayed again until 30 years later with Julian Bleach's stunning performances in Stolen ... Read More

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Rating: - Must-Buy!
This was the first Classic Who that I watched, as it was time and time again recommended to me as the best story.
And, of what I've seen so far, I'd have to agree.

You can see why Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen are so many fans dream-pairing. They work incredibly well, both together and apart.

By now we should all know that Davros is coming back in the current series finale, and that was another of my motivations to buy this.
I can see why people have been desperate ... Read More

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Rating: - The Best ?
I think that this is the best adventure ever of Doctor who and has plenty of action with a grat script. Its a six parter and although being long it keeps you gripped from beggining to end. The second disk is a great addition and really makes this DVD a must have bargain. I wont spoil the plot too much, but lets just say it introduces a classic enemy into Doctor Who. The actors are all on top form and really bring the story to life. I highly reccomend this and wold give it 10 stars if that were possible. ... Read More

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