[s1e11] The Daleks -

Inside, they discover they are not alone. They are captured by the , mutated remnants of a race called the Dals, who now live inside armored travel machines to survive the planet's high radiation. The travelers also encounter the Thals , a race of beautiful, blonde pacifists who have managed to survive on the surface.

: Designed by Raymond Cusick, the Daleks were built around the idea of a "man not in a suit." The famous sink-plunger arm was a cost-saving measure. [S1E11] The Daleks

The adventure begins when the TARDIS lands in a petrified jungle on the planet Skaro. Eager to explore, the First Doctor (William Hartnell) sabotages the TARDIS by claiming the "fluid link" has leaked its mercury, forcing the group to enter a mysterious, metallic city. Inside, they discover they are not alone

The Birth of an Icon: A Look Back at The Daleks (1963) When Doctor Who first flickered onto screens in November 1963, it was intended to be an educational program for children, blending science and history. But by its second serial, "[S1E11] The Daleks" (originally titled The Mutants ), the show underwent a radical transformation that would define it for the next 60 years. The Story: Stranded on Skaro : Designed by Raymond Cusick, the Daleks were

: In this first outing, Daleks are far from the unstoppable gods of the modern era. They are powered by static electricity from the city floors and are helpless if moved onto a non-conductive surface like a blanket.