THEY were the metallic monsters that frightened generations of children Into hiding behind the sofa. But the Daleks were very nearly exterminated from the new series of 'Dr Who.'
The BBC announced lag month that Dr Who's arch enemies would not he appealing alter negotiations with the estate of Meek creator Terry Nation broke down.
But yesterday the BBC announced an eleventh-hour reprieve for the Time-lord's old adversaries.
The very first episode of Dr Who was broadcast on 23 November 1963. the day after the death of John F Kennedy.
Five weeks later the Daleks made their first appearance and went on to become the most memorable of the Doctor's opponents.
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