Daleks descend on Cirencester market (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)

Daleks descend on Cirencester market

DOCTOR Who's dreaded enemies the Daleks descended on Cirencester yesterday.

The terrifying beings, armed with plungers and egg whisks, appeared at the market place along with fellow baddies the Cybermen and the doctor's best friend, robotic dog K9.

Sci-Fi fans were treated to the spectacle as the telly stars promoted their appearance at the forthcoming BBC Experience 2006.

Event producer, BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Vernon Harwood, said: "Since the return of Dr Who to our screens, The Daleks and Cybermen are in great demand throughout the galaxy but Sci-Fi fans were pleased to see they gave the Doctor the slip to appear in Cirencester."

The BBC Experience 2006 gives people a chance to look behind the scenes of their favourite BBC TV and radio shows.

Also appearing at the event in Gloucester will be Trigger from Only Fools and Horses, Warden Hodges from Dad's Army, Henry Sandon from The Antiques Roadshow and Del Boy's famous three-wheeler van.

The family day out takes place on Sunday, April 2 at Gloucester Leisure Centre from 10am - 5pm. Admission is free.