The 1967 Dr Who serial The Evil of the Daleks placed them and the Doctor in a house in the late 19th century owned by one Theodore Maxtible. This bewhiskered Victorian scientist had entered into a Faustian bargain with the tinpot devils: He would work with them in return for the secret of turning metal into gold. In the scene pictured here is from part 6 when Maxtible realises that he is about to have his home destroyed by the Daleks. Here is how David Whittaker wrote it: DALEK: Where is the Doctor? MAXTIBLE: Well, I had no time to bring him. DALEK: Hurry. That is an order. MAXTIBLE: What is that box for? Will you tell me? DALEK: We are destroying this area. MAXTIBLE: But you can't do that. Turn it off! You cannot destroy my house! DALEK: Bring the Doctor. Obey! Immediately! MAXTIBLE: But, the secret. If you destroy my laboratory, the secret is useless. You promised me. They must be out of their minds. Destroy my laboratory? The very idea http://www.chakoteya.net/DoctorWho/4-9.htm Daleks are (C) The Terry Nation Estate and the BBC Original story by David Whittaker