Celebrating the Series: Victory of the Daleks

After two episodes that introduced a new Doctor, new companion and new-look TARDIS, we now had new versions of his oldest enemy...

We first encountered the Daleks in an early episode that was broadcast in 1963. Over the years their appearance has changed, with different shapes, colours and design elements implying a constant evolution. But when these new Daleks appeared, the change was stunning!

Owen told us, 'My favourite moment in Doctor Who in 2010 was when the Doctor met the new generation of Daleks. I was surprised to find out that they where different colours and bigger !!!' Paul was equally surprised. 'New Daleks! Wow! The Doctor's reaction as they glided forward and he met a new wave of Daleks for the first time... brilliant!'

Nathanial was also impressed, saying, 'I love the new Daleks and how colourful they are!'

But there was more to the season's third story than the deadly Daleks. The evocative realisation of Britain in the blitz, the legendary cabinet war room and spitfires in space! Mark Gatiss' script was crammed with audacious and exciting moments, but with some great characters, too, like Winston Churchill and the robotic but ultimately heroic Bracewell.

Sarah picked up on this and wrote, 'The Victory of the Daleks is a great episode because the characters are so good like Winston Churchill and of course the Doctor and Amy.' Zoe got in touch to say, 'I'll give you me view of some of my favourite comedic moments... Victory of the Daleks: The Jammy Dodger TARDIS self destruct button! Who ever thought anyone, even the Doctor, could fool a Dalek! It's also amazing how well Churchill and the Doctor get along. It's obvious that they have had a past together, and I find the old pocket-picking trick as an inside joke that anyone could understand.'

Vicki gave a few of her favourite moments, citing 'Amy and the Doctor convincing Bracewell that he's human... Jammy dodgers! Oh, and the new Daleks, of course! :) '

Many, many of you said how much you enjoyed the jammy dodger ruse and it's easy to understand why. Confronting an array of Daleks with only a jammy dodger keeping you from extermination? Even for the Doctor, that takes the biscuit...

Source - BBC Dr who