Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks

The Doctor and his companions Jamie and Victoria travel to 1966 London, where they encounter a mysterious agency seemingly involved in human behavior experiments. They soon discover that the Daleks are behind this operation, aiming to capture the Doctor and use a 'human weapon' to take over the world. The Doctor must infiltrate the Dalek base and attempt to outsmart them to prevent their ultimate victory.

This serial is a significant story in Doctor Who lore, particularly for its dramatic portrayal of the Daleks and the Doctor's struggle against them. While a missing story, its surviving fragments and novelization are highly regarded for their ambition and the depth of characterization, especially for the Second Doctor. It's often cited as one of the most epic confrontations between the Doctor and his arch-nemeses during the classic era.

• Praised for its ambitious scope and the intense conflict between the Doctor and the Daleks.

• The story is noted for its darker tone and the Daleks' sophisticated plan.

• Considered a landmark serial for the Second Doctor era.

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Despite being a fan favorite and considered a classic, 'The Evil of the Daleks' is one of the Doctor Who serials that is currently missing from the BBC archives, with only fragments of episodes 2, 5, and 7 surviving.