Davros was actually faked for Davros' benefit; in fact another ruse designed to bait Davros into giving evidence against himself (as he does in his trial.) Skaro is later seen to be intact and undamaged, and one character notes that it is quite possible the Dalek Prime is lying in order to weaken Davros' claim to leadership of the Daleks, while using foreknowledge of events to destroy and entrap Davros and his allies. "War of the Daleks", like the comic strips and audio plays, is of uncertain canonicity when it comes to the television series. At the conclusion of "War", Davros
The Trial of Davros Draconian alien creatures seen in the filmed sections of the production. Although produced by a voluntary group established to raise funds for charity, the plays are notable for the casting of professional actors in the major roles. In particular Michael Wisher and Terry Molloy had portrayed Davros in the "Doctor Who" television series, while Peter Miles reprised his role as Nyder from "Genesis of the Daleks" in both productions. The Trial of Davros The Trial of Davros is a theatrical production featuring characters from the long-running British BBC science fiction television programme "Doctor Who". It was written by Kevin Taylor