The Dalek Invasion of Earth is the second serial of the second season
in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Written
by Terry Nation and directed by Richard Martin, the serial was
broadcast on BBC1 in six weekly parts from 21 November to 26 December
1964. In the serial, the First Doctor (William Hartnell), his
granddaughter Susan Foreman (Carole Ann Ford), and teachers Ian
Chesterton (William Russell) and Barbara Wright (Jacqueline Hill)
discover that the Earth in the 22nd century has been occupied by
Daleks. They work with a human resistance group to stop the Daleks
from mining out the Earth's core as part of their plan to pilot the
planet through space.The serial was commissioned following the success
of the Daleks from the titular serial of the first season. The serial
also marks the final regular appearance of Ford as Susan, having been
dissatisfied with the character's development. The writers had
considered introducing Susan's replacement within The Dalek Invasion
of Earth, but delays in contract renewals forced it to the following
serial. The serial was the first major location shoot for Doctor Who,
with production taking place at Trafalgar Square, Westminster Bridge,
and the Royal Albert Hall. The serial premiered with 11.4 million
viewers, maintaining strong viewers across the six weeks. Contemporary
reactions were positive, with many praising the return of the Daleks.
Retrospective reviews were also positive, with particular praise
directed at the first episode's cliffhanger and Susan's emotional
departure, though the direction and pacing has been criticised. The
serial later received several print adaptations and home media
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