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* Because the Dalek props had severely deteriorated in storage as the result of poor practices, they are rife with cracks, dents (particularly in their [[gunstick]]s, where the outer rails are conspicuously caving in), and misplaced sections. The clear tape used to repair some of the damage is clearly visible from the light it ends up reflecting. | * Because the Dalek props had severely deteriorated in storage as the result of poor practices, they are rife with cracks, dents (particularly in their [[gunstick]]s, where the outer rails are conspicuously caving in), and misplaced sections. The clear tape used to repair some of the damage is clearly visible from the light it ends up reflecting. | ||
* In episode four, a Dalek moves up a small slope. When it does this, a hand can just slightly be seen at the edge of the screen pushing it up the slope. | * In episode four, a Dalek moves up a small slope. When it does this, a hand can just slightly be seen at the edge of the screen pushing it up the slope. | ||
* When the slaves storm the Movellan | * When the slaves storm the Movellan ship, the one wearing a Draconian-style outfit is killed, yet he is later seen alive and well. | ||
* Close-up shots of the Movellan ship burying its lower section are poorly scaled, giving the impression of giant grains of sand. | * Close-up shots of the Movellan ship burying its lower section are poorly scaled, giving the impression of giant grains of sand. | ||
* After the Doctor escapes from Davros in episode three, in an overdubbed line of dialogue Davros orders that the slaves be exterminated, yet this never transpires. The DVD production notes acknowledge that this line of dialogue appears to serve no purpose. | * After the Doctor escapes from Davros in episode three, in an overdubbed line of dialogue Davros orders that the slaves be exterminated, yet this never transpires. The DVD production notes acknowledge that this line of dialogue appears to serve no purpose. | ||
** Plausibly, this piece of clumsy editing could be a "Han shot first" moment. In the preceding scene, the Doctor agrees to spare Davros for the lives of the slaves ... then immediately reneges on the deal and tries to kill Davros ( | ** Plausibly, this piece of clumsy editing could be a "Han shot first" moment. In the preceding scene, the Doctor agrees to spare Davros for the lives of the slaves ... then immediately reneges on the deal and tries to kill Davros (justifiable, but rather unheroic). Making Davros the first to break his word could be argued to make the Doctor's betrayal seem less cynical. | ||
* In episode four, there is a scene where you can clearly see though a Dalek's midsection. | * In episode four, there is a scene where you can clearly see though a Dalek's midsection. | ||
* When Davros tries to escape near the end of the serial (while at the same time describing his proposed improvements to the Daleks), it is clear from David Gooderson's gyrations that the actor is simply pushing a modified swivel chair to move about. | * When Davros tries to escape near the end of the serial (while at the same time describing his proposed improvements to the Daleks), it is clear from David Gooderson's gyrations that the actor is simply pushing a modified swivel chair to move about. | ||
** In the same scene, Davros hits the side of the door on his way out, causing it to visibly shudder. | ** In the same scene, Davros hits the side of the door on his way out, causing it to visibly shudder. | ||
** Still in this scene, after the camera can see Davros again, a Dalek's top section comes off its body. | ** Still in this scene, after the camera can see Davros again, a Dalek's top section comes off its body. | ||
* David Gooderson's voice acting for certain additional Daleks noticeably stands out from the acting provided by Roy Skelton. | * David Gooderson's uncredited voice acting for certain additional Daleks noticeably stands out from the acting provided by Roy Skelton. | ||
*Cassandra (Movellan Guard) is credited on-screen and in ''Radio Times'' for episode four, but actually appears in episode three. | *Cassandra (Movellan Guard) is credited on-screen and in ''Radio Times'' for episode four, but actually appears in episode three. | ||
