Doctor Who over the years: Episode quotes
The Power Of The Daleks – Episode 1
Polly: His face, his hair, look at it.
Ben: He's breathing, and the Tardis seems to be normal.
Polly: Ben, what are we going to do? We can't just leave The Doctor there.
Ben: What, him? The Doctor?
Polly: Well, that's who came through the doors. There was no one else outside. Ben, do you remember what he said in the tracking room? Something about 'This old body of mine is wearing a bit thin.'
Ben: So he gets himself a new one?
Polly: Well, yes.
Ben: Oh, do me a favour.
Polly: Then whatever happened, happened in here.
Ben: But it's impossible.
Polly: Not so long ago we'd have been saying that about a lot of things.
(The man on the floor moans and opens his eyes. As he struggles to sit up, a searing pain nearly cripples him. Clutching his head, he stares wildly at Ben and Polly, his vision blurred. We hear the thumping of his headache, or is it heartbeat?) The Doctor: Stop. Stop. Concentrate on one thing. One thing.
(The man turns his attention to the Tardis console, focusing on the controls. The thumping becomes slower and softer. At last his vision clears. The man removes his hands from his face and looks around him, his features brightening in relief.) It's over.
(chuckles) It's over.
(The man scrambles to his feet, wobbling unsteadily. Ben and Polly watch but make no attempt to help as he circles the Tardis console as if reacquainting himself with the controls. His clothes hang off his slight frame, much too big, and he struggles to unfasten the heavy cloak that threatens to trip him up. As he does so, an ornate ring drops to the floor.) Ben: Doctor?
(As the Tardis engine springs to life and dematerialises, the man raises his hands to his face once more, feeling his features as if they belonged to a stranger. Polly moves to pick up the fallen ring, eyeing the newcomer with open curiosity and a little unease. The little man makes his way over to a storage chest, his stiff-legged gait reminding Polly of a small child learning to walk. He trips, but recovers quickly.) The Doctor: The muscles are still a bit tight.
Ben: What are we going to do?
Polly: It is the Doctor. I know it is. I think.
Ben: It's not only his face that's changed. He doesn't even act like him.
(The stranger is rummaging through the contents of the chest.) Come on, it's time we sorted this out. Now look here!
The Doctor: Hold that.
(He hands Ben a mirror.) Tilt it.
(The man gazes intently at his reflection. The face in the mirror has a mop of black hair and dark green eyes. Momentarily the image blurs and changes to that of an older, white-haired man before changing back again. Apparently satisfied, the man turns his attention back to the storage chest.) Ben: Have you done with this?
The Doctor: Put it down. Put it down.
Ben: Now what's the game?
(The man turns, cheerfully brandishing an ornamental dagger.) The Doctor: Ah! The Crusades, from Saladin. The Doctor was a great collector, wasn't he?
Polly: But you're the The Doctor.
The Doctor: Oh, I don't look like him.
Ben: Who are you?
The Doctor: Don't you know?
(The man rummages further and pulls out a piece of dull silver metal. His look of mischief fades as the object triggers a very clear memory.) Extermination.
(The man stuffs the metal into his pocket. His concern turns to delight as he unearths a magnifying glass. He begins a careful study of his hands.) Ah. Very good. Nails need growing.
(Ben takes the The Doctor's ring from Polly.) Ben: Now look, the The Doctor always wore this. So if you're him, it should fit now, shouldn't it? (
And slips it on the man's finger. It's far too big.) There. That settles it.
The Doctor: I'd like to see a butterfly fit into a chrysalis case after it's spread its wings.
Polly: Then you did change!
The Doctor: Life depends on change and renewal.
Ben: Oh, so that's it. You've been renewed, have you?
The Doctor: I've been renewed, have I? That's it. I've been renewed. It's part of the Tardis. Without it, I couldn't survive
The Power Of The Daleks – Episode 2
The Doctor: Lesterson, what have you done? What have you done?
Lesterson: I'll show you. Janley, now!
(Lesterson's Dalek glides into the room. It's movement is strangely fascinating, holding everyone transfixed. Everyone except the The Doctor who edges backwards, shaking his head in horror. The Dalek stops and looks around at each person in turn. At last it re-focuses on the The Doctor. The The Doctor backs into a chair.) Ben: It recognised The Doctor. It recognised him.
Polly: What's the matter, Doctor? Are you all right?
The Doctor: The fools. The stupid fools.
Ben: You're scared. What can it do?
The Doctor: Nothing yet.
Lesterson: This creation is called, I understand, a Dalek.
Ben: It knew who you were. It sounds ridiculous, but it did.
The Doctor: It knew who I was.
Ben: The Dalek knows who you are.
Lesterson: Now, look at it. I have merely given it electrical power, but it is capable of storing it. Moreover, it responds to orders. Turn around.
(The Dalek obeys.) Move that chair.
(The Dalek pushes the chair across the room.) Stop. You see? Well, just think what this could do for our mining program, our processing, packaging. Dozens of labour jobs, Governor. It may even supply the end to all this Colony's problems.
The Doctor: Yes, it will end the colony's problems, because it will end the colony.
DALEK: I am your servant.
Lesterson: It, it spoke! Janley, did you hear it? It can actually talk.
The Doctor: It can do many things, Lesterson. But the thing it does most efficiently is exterminate human beings. It destroys them, without mercy, without conscience. It destroys them. Utterly. Completely. It destroys them.
DALEK:
(trying to drown out the Doctor) I am your servant. I am your servant. I am your servant. I am your servant. I am your servant.
Power Of The Daleks – Episode 3
Dalek: What does this machine do?
Lesterson: You know, it's amazing. You have an almost human interest and curiosity.
Dalek: A Dalek is bet... is not the same as a human. If I am to help, I must know everything.
Lesterson: Yes. Yes, of course.
Power Of The Daleks – Episode 4
Daleks: We will get our power. We will get our power. We will get our power. We will get our power. We will get our power. We will get our power.
First Dalek: Turn back the power supply.
Lesterson: I will, I will. But I want you to remember that I control you.
First Dalek: We are your servants.
Lesterson: I know. Remember it. I gave you each a special charge to bring you back to life. Any further power you need must come from this generator. And I control it. Is that clear?
First Dalek: To await your orders, master.
Lesterson: Good. Have you completed the blueprints for the meteor storm computer?
First Dalek: It is ready.
Lesterson: Oh, it's marvellous! I'm glad we understand each other.
First Dalek: We understand the human mind.
Power Of The Daleks – Episode 5
ALL DALEKS: Exterminate! Exterminate! Exterminate!
DALEK 2: Orders received. Exterminate all humans!
DALEK: Exterminate all humans!
DALEK 2: Exterminate! Annihilate! Destroy! Daleks conquer and destroy!
ALL DALEKS: Daleks conquer and destroy! Daleks conquer and destroy! Daleks conquer and destroy! Daleks conquer and destroy! Daleks conquer and destroy! Daleks conquer and destroy! Daleks conquer and destroy!
Power Of The Daleks – Episode 6
The Doctor: The Daleks won't care who they fight. They'll exterminate every human being on this planet.