The BBC reports that the network is in talks to bring back those most famous robot villains for their new incarnation of "Doctor Who" scheduled to air next year.
Unlike other characters and races on the show, the Daleks were creations of late sci-fi writer Terry Nation whose estate now owns the rights for usage of the metal monsters. Writer Russell T. Davies and the producers of the new 'Who' have been in talks with the estate about use of them in the new show. Negotiations are apparently "going well" with a likely "positive result" - "The estate is protecting an important property, after all, and I can appreciate why they are being so careful".
A BBC spokesman confirmed "We are negotiating to feature the Daleks in the new series, but no deal has yet been made. Negotiations are going on all over the place about the monsters, including the Daleks. We are just waiting to see what comes out". They also denied recent rumours that the roles of the new Doctor and his assistant Rose have been cast.
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