Dr. Who (Dalek films) Dr. Who (Dalek films) Dr. Who is a character based on the Doctor, the protagonist featuring in the long-running BBC science fiction television series "Doctor Who". The character, portrayed by the actor Peter Cushing, appeared in two films produced by AARU Productions; "Dr. Who and the Daleks" (1965) and "Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D." (1966). Plans for a third film were abandoned following the poor box office reception of the second film. Cushing made no mention of the films in his autobiography, although he kept a collection of newspaper clippings about them in a scrapbook. Whereas the contemporary television incarnation
Barbara Wright (Doctor Who) the TARDIS, the remainder of the story largely follows the events of "The Daleks". In the spin-off movie "Dr. Who and the Daleks" (1965), Barbara is either Susan's older sister or cousin, and the granddaughter of the eccentric human scientist Dr. Who, with Ian Chesterton being her boyfriend. In "Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D." (1966) Barbara is replaced by Louise, who serves much the same role. No mention is made as to the fate of Barbara. In issue #456 of "The Doctor Who Magazine", the Eleventh Doctor investigates strange psychic metal and finds Ian and Barbara inside, who believe they