The Daleks finally conquer Earth, and it's all because of one dinner party gone wrong.
Guerillas time-jump back from the 22nd century to assassinate Sir Reginald Styles - a diplomat working for World Peace, The Doctor discovers they are from a future where the Daleks have invaded the Earth (Following wars precipitated by Styles's destruction at the peace conference). With the Daleks desperate to maintain their version of history, The Doctor and Jo find themselves in a totalitarian future, where they must discover who really happened and prevent it.
Acting
Jon Pertwee's dashing Doctor vs. Dalek voice menace.
Practical Effects
Charming 1970s BBC future sets and Ogron costumes.
Writing
Tight time-loop plotting for its era.
Director
Paul Bernard
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the first colour Dalek story and their first Earth invasion since 1964's 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth.' The Ogrons became recurring Dalek mercenaries.
The 22nd-century police state with black-clad officers mirrored contemporary fears of fascism—made explicit when the Controller's Nazi-like uniform was noted by cast.
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