Museum’s new Dalek will have kids running behind the sofa
A DALEK which once featured in a Doctor Who series viewed by millions has landed at Sudbury Museum of Childhood and is threatening to “Exterminate!” all its visitors.
Drone Dalek number four is the latest edition to the museum’s collection and is set to be officially unveiled tomorrow.
It is a genuine screen-used Dalek and made its small screen debut opposite ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston and his assistant Billie Piper in the final episode of the first comeback series back in 2005.
In the episode, the Dalek was one of the legions of aliens planning to develop thousands of new Daleks by harvesting dead humans.
The Dalek even bears the marks of all the wear and tear from its time on set.
It is the latest edition to their Exploring Childhoods project, which is being supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
It is joining a host of other classic enemies of the Doctor, including Cybermen, a clockwork droid and a Judoon.
Liz Johnson, from the National Trust, said the exhibition centred on exploring the impact of television on childhood experiences over the past 50 years.
She added: “Many people have already shared with us their memories of hiding behind the sofa when the Daleks hove into view.”
Episode two of the new series, featuring the first female Doctor, portrayed by Jodie Whittaker, will air at 6.55pm on Sunday.