Timelash: The Dalek Story in Disguise?

Timelash—the infamous “black sheep” of Doctor Who—often ranked among the series' low points. But what if I told you it was a Dalek story in disguise? Join me, Snake Daemon, in the Snake Pit as we dissect this overlooked narrative. We’ll explore the parallels between The Borad and Davros, the cold efficiency of the androids, and the eerie similarities in dialogue. Was Timelash the victim of a rushed rewrite? Could it have been a gripping Dalek adventure instead? Let’s dive deep into the layers of this misunderstood episode and uncover its hidden potential.

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00:00:00 The Black Sheep of Doctor Who
00:00:32 The Premise
00:00:38 Welcome to the Snake Pit
00:01:13 Laying it All Out
00:01:17 The Borad as Davros
00:01:53 The Androids as Daleks
00:02:22 The Timelash as a Time Corridor
00:02:53 Dialogue Lift from Remembrance of the Daleks
00:03:13 Remembrance of the Daleks Dialogue
00:03:19 Speculation on Original Dalek Script
00:03:36 Early Observations
00:04:07 Production History Reveals the Truth
00:04:28 Rationalizing the Similarities
00:04:54 The Rejected Dalek Adventure
00:05:15 Reworking the Story
00:06:22 Explaining the Odd Structure
00:06:46 Paul Darrow as Tekker
00:07:07 Timelash's True Nature
00:07:43 Realization of Early Insight
00:07:53 Big Finish and Timelash
00:08:30 Outro