Return to Skaro (documentary)

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Return to Skaro was a documentary released on the Blu-ray of Destiny of the Daleks.

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Cast, crew and fans discuss the making of Destiny of the Daleks.

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  • Bringing back the Daleks after a four-year absence, including the proposal of them appearing in Blake's 7. Mike Mungarvan recalls being the story's lead Dalek due to John Scott Martin being unavailable to contribute to the story.
  • The appointment of Douglas Adams as Doctor Who's new script editor and his influence on the story.
  • The story's director Ken Grieve.
  • Budget constraints and its impact on the story.
  • The design work of Ken Ledsham and June Hudson.
  • The story's rehearsal process.
  • The location filming for the story taking place in Dorset, including drinking sessions in-between recording days.
  • The working relationship with Tom Baker, including his relationship with Lalla Ward.
  • The story's studio filming.
  • The return of Davros, including recasting the part following the unavailability of Michael Wisher. David Gooderson also shared his memories of voicing the Daleks alongside Roy Skelton.
  • Kevin Davies shared his memories of being present during the story's recording session.
  • Dick Mills' sound design work on the story.
  • The story's transmission and the opportunity for Tom Baker to blow up the Daleks again.

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