It’s the wonder of Who!

Photo: Tim Bradley

Scott McDowell as Matt Smith - with a menacing Dalek.

DOCTOR Who time-travelled by Tardis into Oldham on Saturday - to wage war on a band of intergalactic baddies.

The chilling threats of the Daleks floated out over the crowds, while a cyberman stomped slowly and relentlessly around the town centre streets.

But the pair reined-in their evil tendancies to pose for pictures with excited youngsters at Tommyfield market hall.

Dalek Day was part of Oldham’s week-long Dr Who 50th anniversary celebrations, timed to coincide with half-term.

Stalls outside the market showcased the Dalek and other scary characters from the cult TV series, and Oldham Small Cinema set up a temporary screen in a shop backing on to the market, screening free showings of classic Dr Who episodes — with a bag of popcorn thrown in for all who took a seat.

Dr Who and a throng of his assistants plucked from over the decades, milled around the town, courtesy of Oldham Theatre Workshop, drumming up support for the attractions on offer.

An exhibition showcased a tardis, on its first visit to the North-West from Edinburgh, as well as the time-travelling machine’s control console and all kinds of Dr Who memorabilia.

The 11th Doctor (Matt Smith — aka Scott McDowell from Oldham Theatre Workshop) enthralled youngsters who couldn’t believe their eyes.