Dr. Who (Dalek films) to the two films, Dr. Who has appeared in a Dell comic strip adaptation of the film, the comic strip "Daleks versus the Martians" in the 1996 "Spring Special" of "Doctor Who Magazine", and the short story "The House on Oldark Moor" by Justin Richards, published in the BBC Books collection "Short Trips and Sidesteps". During the late 1960s, there were plans for a radio series starring Peter Cushing as the voice of Dr. Who. Under a collaboration between Stanmark Productions and Watermill Productions, a pilot was recorded and a further 52 episodes were to be produced. The pilot story
The Romans (Doctor Who) story's use of humour to contrast with the darker elements of the piece. On the day of episode two's transmission, "The Romans" was praised as "flawless" by "The Times" newspaper's special correspondent on broadcasting, as part of a feature on children's television. "The strongest weapon in the BBC armoury... remains "Dr Who"," wrote the reviewer. "The departure of the Daleks has broken tiny hearts all over the country, but the new series, with Miss Jacqueline Hill and Mr. William Russell in the hands of the slave traders, promises well. Miss Verity Lambert's production is once again flawless." Retrospective reviews have