A LOCAL Doctor Who devotee has taken what is thought to be the oldest surviving BBC Dalek prop to the filming of TV show Bargain Hunt. Chris Balcombe brought two Dalek props from his Dibden home to South Wales to appear in a special episode of the show celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Doctor’s first TV outing. Doctor Who fan Chris Balcombe, left, with one of his props and Bargain Hunt host Eric Knowles (picture: Chris Balcombe)Semi-retired photographer Chris operated and voiced one of the Daleks for the filming, chasing around host Eric Knowles saying “exterminate the presenter” until he takes refuge in the TARDIS. Eric interviewed Chris about his Doctor Who props collection, including alien outfits, robot masks and three Dalek props from the show’s earliest days. “Having watched the first episode of Doctor Who as a 10-year-old in 1963, it’s great to be celebrating Doctor Who’s anniversary on Bargain Hunt and sharing the love of this programme with super fans.”The Doctor Who Bargain Hunt episode will air on BBC1 on Thursday 23rd November at 12.15pm.

Source: The Times November 15, 2023 04:44 UTC