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Deep Dive: Dalekmania (1995)

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Dalekmania
Dalekmania is a 1995 British documentary focusing on the 1960s Doctor Who films Dr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. Directed by Kevin Davies, it features interviews with key actors such as Roberta Tovey and Jill Curzon, who share personal accounts of their experiences during filming. The documentary also includes insights from Dalek creator Terry Nation, discussing the differences between the films and the TV series, as well as the impact of the Daleks on popular culture. The film examines the phenomenon known as 'Dalekmania' in 1960s Britain, where children became enamored with the Daleks, the iconic villains from Doctor Who. The documentary features anecdotes from the cast, including the surprising revelation that porters from Covent Garden Market were brought in as extras and had to undergo extensive grooming for their roles. It also touches on the treatment of stuntmen operating the Daleks, who were not well-known to the other cast members.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Roberta Tovey and Jill Curzon from the films
  • •Find out about the Dalek operators' experiences
  • •See rare behind-the-scenes footage from the 1960s

Did You Know

•The documentary was filmed between May 25 and June 17, 1995.
•Peter Cushing starred as Dr. Who in both films discussed.
•Roberta Tovey played Dr. Who's granddaughter, Susan, in the films.
•The original soundtracks of the Dalek films were rediscovered at Pinewood Studios.

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Doctor Who fansFilm history enthusiastsBritish pop culture