Friendly Dalek (short story)

Friendly Dalek
Main character(s):	W. Cregan
Main setting:	London, 2067
Key crew
Publisher:	City Magazines
Editor:	Alan Fennell
Writer:	W. Cregan
Release details
Printed in:	TV21 134
Release date:	12 August 1967
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Friendly Dalek was a 21 short story printed in TV Century 21 that contained elements from the Doctor Who universe.

Summary

Agent W. Cregan of the Universal Secret Service encounters a Dalek in London. Expecting a battle, Cregan is surprised when the sworn enemy of humanity politely welcomes him and offers to shake his hand. Unsure on how to proceed, Cregan humours the Dalek's request, albeit with a heavy suspicion that it was a spy.

Characters

• W. Cregan

References

• Cregan sends a photograph of the encounter to USS HQ.
• Cregan is aware that the Daleks are an "alien" species.

Story notes

• This marked the final 21 short story printed in TV Century 21 to contain elements from the Doctor Who universe.

Continuity

• In 2066, Agent Simon Bucks located another Dalek spy in Lairg, Scotland. (PROSE: Information Service)