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These early adversaries were always the best-known of Dr Who's enemies. They had such a high public profile that they even made a record — I'm Going To Spend My Christmas With A Dalek — in 1964. | These early adversaries were always the best-known of Dr Who's enemies. They had such a high public profile that they even made a record — I'm Going To Spend My Christmas With A Dalek — in 1964. | ||
− | Dr Who became less and less a children's programme and increasingly developed a cult following among the adult viewing audience, even falling foul of [[: | + | Dr Who became less and less a children's programme and increasingly developed a cult following among the adult viewing audience, even falling foul of [[:Category:Mary Whitehouse|Mary Whitehouse]] on one occasion. |
Fundamentally though, the success of Dr Who sprang from its across-the-board family appeal. | Fundamentally though, the success of Dr Who sprang from its across-the-board family appeal. | ||
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And Doctor Jon Pertwee described the programme as "pure escapism". | And Doctor Jon Pertwee described the programme as "pure escapism". | ||
− | + | One of Merseyside's biggest Dr Who fans, Philip Steggles, agrees ... | |
Philip, who lives in Wallasey, is probably the only fan who can boast ownership of a real Dalek. | Philip, who lives in Wallasey, is probably the only fan who can boast ownership of a real Dalek. | ||
− | As a one-time member of the dance group the Young Generation, Philip was able to pull one or two strings to buy the five feet tall Dalek for £300 in the early '70s. | + | As a one-time member of the dance group the [[wikipedia:The Young Generation|Young Generation]], Philip was able to pull one or two strings to buy the five feet tall Dalek for £300 in the early '70s. |
His exterminator, which has a certificate of authenticity signed by Dr Who producer John Nathan-Turner, has amply atoned for its baddie image—as a fund-raiser at charity events. | His exterminator, which has a certificate of authenticity signed by Dr Who producer John Nathan-Turner, has amply atoned for its baddie image—as a fund-raiser at charity events. |