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Lesterson

ambitious obsessive fatalistic delusional
Head of Dalek research and scientific director on the Vulcan colony; not involved in the political rebellion. Directly interacts with the Daleks, the Doctor, and Governor Hensell as a leader of the scientific effort.
75 appearances
Vulcan Colony Dalek Research

Lesterson's Journey

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75 moments
S4E9 · The Power of the Daleks Part 1
Lesterson’s Obsession Collides with Janley’s Urgency

Defiant frustration (masking underlying anxiety about losing control of his research)

Lesterson is physically present in his laboratory, obsessively polishing a corrosion-resistant metal fragment from the space capsule. His body language—focused, almost ritualistic—contrasts sharply with Janley’s urgent demeanor. He dismisses her …

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S4E9 · The Power of the Daleks Part 1
Janley pressures Lesterson for political support

Defiant surface calm masking deep anxiety—his obsession with the metal is a coping mechanism for the instability Janley describes. Her threat (‘You might need us one day’) briefly unsettles him, revealing a flicker of fear beneath his scientific certainty.

Lesterson is physically present in his laboratory, obsessively polishing a fragment of the capsule’s indestructible metal—a ritual that underscores his emotional and intellectual investment in the artifact. His body language …

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S4E9 · The Power of the Daleks Part 1
Quinn challenges colony secrecy

Anxiously hopeful, driven by a sense of impending crisis and the need for decisive action regarding the capsule.

Janley is accidentally collided with by Quinn as he strides away from Bragen. She is briefly flustered but quickly recovers, seizing the opportunity to press Quinn about the Examiner's stance …

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S4E9 · The Power of the Daleks Part 1
Doctor identifies Dalek alloy and triggers memory

Excited and determined, with a dismissive attitude toward the potential dangers. His scientific curiosity overrides any sense of caution or fear.

Lesterson is fully absorbed in his scientific pursuit, polishing the metallic fragment and theorizing about its revolutionary potential. He insists on using the laser to open the capsule, refocusing it …

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S4E9 · The Power of the Daleks Part 1
Doctor forces entry into Dalek capsule

Excited and determined, with a hint of defiance toward Hensell’s authority, driven by the thrill of discovery.

Lesterson, eager to exploit the capsule’s potential, assists the Doctor in focusing the laser on the hatch. He theorizes about the opening mechanism and steps into the capsule with the …

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S4E9 · The Power of the Daleks Part 1
Doctor abruptly ends capsule investigation

Deeply frustrated by the Doctor's interference, bordering on resentful of his authority. His scientific mind is obsessed with uncovering the truth, and the Doctor's abrupt exit leaves him feeling powerless. However, his determination to continue the investigation remains intact—he's not ready to give up, even if he must do so without the Doctor's cooperation. There's a sense of urgency in his demeanor, as if he knows the answers lie just beyond the inner compartment's door.

Lesterson is visibly frustrated by the Doctor's abrupt decision to end the investigation, his scientific curiosity thwarted. He acknowledges the entry bay as a 'preliminary chamber' but insists on the …

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S4E9 · The Power of the Daleks Part 1
Hensell isolates the Examiner

Distracted and concerned—his scientific curiosity is overshadowed by the theft, which suggests deeper intrigue within the colony.

Lesterson, caught between Hensell’s orders and his own scientific obsession, reluctantly agrees to keep the Examiner occupied. His distraction is evident as he returns to his workbench, only to discover …

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S4E9 · The Power of the Daleks Part 1
Lesterson discovers missing metal sample

Stunned and vulnerable, Lesterson’s discovery of the vanished metal sample leaves him in a state of paralyzed realization. His initial compliance with Hensell’s orders is overshadowed by the creeping dread that his work—and perhaps his life—is being controlled by forces beyond his understanding.

Lesterson defends his lack of involvement in summoning the Examiner, complying with Hensell’s order to isolate the Doctor from colony affairs. His initial defensiveness gives way to stunned silence after …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Doctor dismisses Ben’s Dalek sighting

Defensive and secretive (inferred); though not present, his emotional state is likely one of paranoia, as the group’s suspicions threaten to expose his experiments. His ambition to harness Dalek technology is at odds with the colony’s safety, and he’s clearly hiding something.

Lesterson is referenced indirectly but plays a critical role in the subtext of this event. Ben’s accusation—'Don’t ask me. Lesterson?'—and Polly’s follow-up—'But he hadn’t opened the capsule.'—frame him as the …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
The Missing Dalek Reveals Lesterson’s Suspicion

Not directly observable, but inferred as defensive and possibly panicked. His absence from the scene suggests he’s either avoiding confrontation or unaware of the group’s suspicions. The group’s accusations imply he’s hiding something, and his earlier claims are now in question. His ambition may have blinded him to the dangers of his experiments, making him a liability rather than a leader.

Lesterson is not physically present in this event but is the subject of Ben’s suspicion. His absence is telling—his claim of not opening the capsule is directly challenged by the …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Doctor Warns of Dalek Threat Amidst Colonial Fractures

Not directly observable, but implied to be consumed by his experiments, driven by ambition and a disregard for the broader consequences of his actions.

Lesterson is not physically present in this scene but is referenced indirectly by the Doctor as a ‘fanatic’ whose experiments on the Daleks pose a risk to the colony. His …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Ben dismisses Doctor’s Dalek threat warning

Not directly observable, but implied to be single-minded and dismissive of warnings—his actions (off-screen) are driving the colony toward disaster.

Lesterson is not physically present in this exchange but is invoked by the Doctor as a cautionary example of the colony’s recklessness. The Doctor frames him as a ‘fanatic’ experimenting …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Doctor accuses Lesterson of Dalek theft

Cautiously neutral, balancing his duty to the Governor with the need to assess the Doctor's claims and Lesterson's defiance.

Bragen interrupts the confrontation, questioning the Doctor's accusations and implying difficulty in accessing the Governor. He leaves the lab with the Doctor, Ben, and Polly after the standoff, but his …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Lesterson’s Hidden Obsession Unmasked

Fanatically determined—his defiance of the Doctor masks a deep obsession with unlocking the Daleks’ power, regardless of the consequences.

Lesterson defies the Doctor’s demands to destroy the Daleks, denying he removed the third Dalek. After the group departs, he retrieves the third Dalek from a hidden compartment in the …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Doctor Demands Dalek Destruction

Defiant and dismissive, driven by an obsessive ambition to uncover the Daleks' power and revive them, despite the warnings and risks.

Lesterson defies the Doctor's demands, dismissing the Daleks as inert and refusing to destroy them. He insists on his right to continue his scientific investigations, asserting his authority over the …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Doctor discovers hidden surveillance

Calm and dismissive on the surface, but his actions suggest underlying paranoia and a desire to maintain control over the colony’s secrets.

Bragen, though physically absent during this event, is the implied architect of the surveillance. His earlier actions—distributing the fruit and warning the Doctor of 'discretion'—hint at his role in monitoring …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Bragen’s Warning and the Doctor’s Discovery

Cautious and subtly manipulative, with a underlying tension. He is clearly aware of the colony’s surveillance and political instability, and his advice to the Doctor is laced with warnings. His departure is timed to allow the group to discover the listening device, reinforcing the colony’s distrust and the Doctor’s isolation.

Bragen extends a cautious welcome to the Doctor, offering fruit as a gesture of hospitality while subtly warning him about the colony’s vulnerabilities. He mentions 'disturbances'—minor sabotage and rebel activity—and …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Doctor Discovers Hidden Surveillance Device

Authoritative and wary, reflecting the colony’s broader distrust of outsiders.

Bragen is mentioned indirectly through his actions (leaving the fruit bowl) and his earlier dialogue about the colony’s disturbances. His departure sets the stage for the Doctor’s investigation, and his …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Lesterson shuts down lab politics

Impatient and defensive, driven by a sense of urgency to complete the experiments before external interference halts their progress. His ambition overshadows caution, and he is visibly frustrated by the political distractions.

Lesterson interrupts the political argument between Resno and Janley with an authoritative outburst, silencing their debate. He asserts the lab’s scientific mission as paramount, urging Resno to continue wiring the …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Colony unity fractures over Dalek experiments

Frustrated urgency—his impatience with political distractions masks a deeper anxiety about losing control of the experiment, driving him to suppress dissent at any cost.

Lesterson, the lab’s authoritarian figure, interrupts the heated exchange between Resno and Janley with a sharp rebuke, asserting his control over the laboratory. His body language is tense and impatient, …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Dalek's first ominous physical response

Excited and confident, with a hint of impatience toward Resno's fears, masking any underlying anxiety about the unknown.

Lesterson stands confidently near the Dalek, directing the experiment with a mix of scientific curiosity and authority. He escalates the power supply to 3.24, analyzing the Dalek's responses with clinical …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Dalek’s first ominous movement and Lesterson’s denial

Excited by the scientific breakthrough but increasingly defensive as Resno’s fears challenge his assumptions about the Dalek’s dormancy.

Lesterson stands over the Dalek with a mix of scientific curiosity and authority, directing Janley and Resno with sharp, confident commands. He theorizes aloud about the Dalek’s anatomy, dismissing Resno’s …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Dormant Dalek’s Sudden Stillness

Frustrated but exhilarated, his scientific curiosity overriding all caution. He is annoyed by Resno's interruptions but undeterred, his confidence in his own expertise bordering on arrogance.

Lesterson remains physically composed, his posture rigid with scientific detachment as he examines the Dalek's sudden stillness. He dismisses Resno's fears with a wave of his hand, attributing the Dalek's …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Janley conceals Resno’s incapacitation

Initially confident and dismissive, shifting to alarm upon Resno’s incapacitation, but quickly reverting to a detached professionalism. His emotional range is narrow—concerned only with containing the immediate threat to the experiment, not its ethical or human consequences.

Lesterson, the experiment’s driving force, directs the power redirection with clinical precision, dismissing Resno’s warnings as superstition. When the Dalek attacks, his initial alarm gives way to practical action—disconnecting the …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Dalek attacks Resno in lab

Determined and dismissive initially, shifting to shock and guilt as the Dalek's violence becomes undeniable.

Lesterson, the driving force behind the Dalek reactivation, stands at the power source, his hands steady as he cranks the levels to 4.68. He dismisses Resno's warnings with cold authority, …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Dalek attacks Resno in lab

A volatile mix of scientific exhilaration and creeping dread. His initial confidence crumbles when the Dalek strikes, but his fear isn’t for Resno—it’s for the implications of his failure. His emotional state is one of denial: he refuses to acknowledge that his ambition has just maimed a man, choosing instead to frame the attack as an unfortunate ‘shock wave.’

Lesterson stands at the power meters, his fingers hovering over the controls as he ramps up the Dalek’s energy to 4.68. His voice is steady, almost giddy, as he orders …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Janley warns of Examiner interference

Euphoric anticipation tinged with defensive impatience—his scientific triumph is so close he can taste it, but the mention of Resno’s accident briefly grounds him in the reality of the risks he’s ignoring.

Lesterson stands near the Dalek, his posture animated with scientific fervor, fingers twitching as if already anticipating the next phase of the experiment. His dialogue is a whirlwind of excitement …

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S4E10 · The Power of the Daleks Part 2
Lesterson and Janley conceal Resno’s accident

Excited but uneasy, masking his guilt with professional optimism. His surface enthusiasm (‘wonderful achievement’) contrasts with his internal conflict over Resno’s accident.

Lesterson is the driving force behind the Dalek demonstration, his body language and dialogue betraying a mix of scientific excitement and creeping nervousness. He fidgets with the Dalek’s controls, his …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Doctor forces Dalek obedience test

Confident and defiant initially, but his emotional state shifts to smug satisfaction after the Dalek’s revelation. He is emboldened by the Dalek’s compliance, though his underlying anxiety about the Doctor’s interference lingers beneath the surface.

Lesterson dominates the scientific discourse in the office, advocating fiercely for the Daleks’ reactivation and dismissing the Doctor’s warnings outright. He interacts directly with the Dalek after the Doctor’s departure, …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Dalek reveals its tactical deception

Confident and defensive, with a hint of irritation at Hensell’s skepticism. His emotional state is dominated by his ambition, which clouds his judgment and prevents him from recognizing the Dalek’s true threat.

Lesterson, standing beside the reactivated Dalek, engages in a tense exchange that reveals his blind ambition and misplaced trust. He questions the Dalek’s sudden disobedience but quickly accepts its justification, …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Doctor reveals Dalek manipulation strategy

Unknowingly complicit (oblivious to his role as a Dalek pawn, driven by scientific curiosity and ambition)

Lesterson is mentioned as the unwitting pawn of the Daleks, whose scientific ambition is being exploited to reactivate the Daleks. Though physically absent, his role as the colony’s chief scientist …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Doctor sabotages Dalek undercover

Euphoric (initially) → Enraged (after sabotage)

Lesterson, initially euphoric about the Dalek’s advanced knowledge, demonstrates its expertise in chemistry and physics, praising its intelligence. When the Doctor sabotages the Dalek, Lesterson’s euphoria turns to rage; he …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Doctor sabotages Dalek to prove its danger

Rage-fueled denial masking deep insecurity about his judgment and the colony’s safety

Lesterson, initially enthusiastic about the Dalek’s flawless performance during a knowledge test, is abruptly enraged when the Doctor sabotages the machine. He smashes the Doctor’s control unit with violent force, …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Janley conceals and departs with bundle

Righteously indignant, masking deep insecurity and a crumbling sense of control.

Lesterson stands at the center of the lab, his posture rigid with pride as he conducts the Dalek’s knowledge test, his voice swelling with enthusiasm for the machine’s capabilities. When …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Bragen and Janley Plot the Colony Coup

Oblivious to the danger, his focus remains on his work, making him an easy target for manipulation.

Lesterson is indirectly referenced as being occupied with the Examiner, unaware that his assistant Resno has been murdered by the gun Janley now holds. His belief that Resno is merely …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Bragen and Janley plot Hensell’s overthrow

Blissfully unaware (his ignorance is a tool for Janley and Bragen, who exploit his lack of suspicion).

Lesterson is indirectly referenced as being with the Examiner, unaware that his assistant Resno has been murdered. Janley reveals that Lesterson believes Resno is merely 'shaken up,' demonstrating Lesterson’s willful …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Bragen Orchestrates the Examiner’s Removal

Unknowingly complicit; his scientific ambition blinds him to the political machinations.

Lesterson is mentioned as being with the Examiner, unaware of the coup plot or the fate of Resno. His absence from the scene highlights his role as a pawn in …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Doctor dismisses Polly’s plea for Quinn

Unseen but implied to be focused on his experiments, detached from the moral dilemmas unfolding in the corridor.

Lesterson is mentioned as being alone in his laboratory, which the Doctor instructs Ben and Polly to investigate. His absence from the corridor confrontation hints at his potential involvement in …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Polly misdirected by Janley’s deception

Unseen but implied to be focused on his work, detached from the moral dilemmas unfolding around him

Lesterson is not physically present during the initial confrontation in the corridor but is later found alone in his laboratory by Ben and Polly. His absence from the lab suggests …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Dalek secures Lesterson’s compliance with false promise

Euphoric at first (boasting of his victory over the Examiner), then vulnerable (as the Dalek dismantles his confidence), and finally triumphant (at the prospect of the 100% accurate computer). Underneath, there’s a simmering insecurity about his scientific limitations, which the Dalek expertly exploits.

Lesterson stands in his laboratory, radiating self-satisfaction as he boasts of outmaneuvering the Examiner, his posture and tone betraying a mix of arrogance and desperation to prove his worth. He …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Lesterson Agrees to Dalek’s Demands

Euphoric ambition masking naivety

Lesterson stands before the Dalek, his posture eager and his voice laced with scientific enthusiasm as he describes his meteorite storm computer. The Dalek’s probing questions expose the computer’s limitations, …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Doctor abandons mission for calculations

Neutral and purposeful; unaware of the Doctor’s obsession or Ben’s frustration, his demeanor is purely functional.

Lesterson passes briefly through the corridor, unknowingly triggering the Doctor’s decision to abandon Ben and pursue him for 'incomplete data.' His presence is fleeting but pivotal—he serves as the catalyst …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Daleks reveal their energy-harvesting scheme

Unknowingly complicit, driven by scientific ambition and oblivious to the consequences of his actions.

Lesterson is not physically present in this event but is indirectly implicated by Ben’s observation that 'Lesterson must have reactivated them.' His absence underscores his role as an unwitting enabler …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Daleks reveal their conquest plan

Indirectly portrayed as complicit yet oblivious—his actions, driven by scientific curiosity and ambition, have set the stage for the Daleks’ conquest, but he remains unaware of the true danger he has unleashed. His emotional state is one of unintentional betrayal, as his work is hijacked for genocidal purposes.

Lesterson is not physically present in this event but is referenced by Ben as the scientist who reactivated the Daleks. His absence is palpable, as his actions—unwittingly enabling the Daleks’ …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Lesterson gains unchecked Dalek control

Coldly confident, bordering on smug—his emotional state is one of intellectual superiority, reinforced by Hensell's surrender of authority. He feels vindicated, not threatened, by the Daleks' reactivation.

Lesterson stands defiantly, his posture rigid with confidence as he dismisses the Doctor's warnings. He counters Ben's outrage with a calm, technical solution ('turn off the electricity'), revealing his arrogance: …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Hensell grants Lesterson absolute Dalek control

Confident and dismissive, with an undercurrent of desperation to prove his theories correct. His arrogance masks a deep-seated fear of failure, driving him to double down on his dangerous experiments despite the Doctor’s pleas.

Lesterson stands defiantly in the Governor’s office, his ambition overriding all caution. He dismisses the Doctor’s warnings with a smug retort, insisting his plan to reactivate the Daleks is under …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Bragen Accuses the Doctor of Impersonation

Not directly depicted, but implied as obsessed and potentially complicit in the Dalek conspiracy

Lesterson is mentioned by Bragen, who warns the Doctor to stay away from him. His name is tied to the Daleks and Bragen’s political maneuvering, implying his role as a …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Bragen Exposes His Guilt and Threatens the Doctor

Oblivious to the danger (implied); his focus on scientific breakthroughs blinds him to the Daleks’ true nature.

Lesterson is mentioned by Bragen as someone the Doctor should avoid, implying his involvement with the Daleks. Though not physically present, his name is tied to the Daleks’ schemes, framing …

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S4E11 · The Power of the Daleks Part 3
Polly’s Kidnapping and Bragen’s Threat

Unseen but implied to be obsessed with his experiments, unaware of the Daleks’ true intentions.

Lesterson is mentioned by Bragen, who warns the Doctor to ‘leave Lesterson alone.’ His name is tied to the Daleks, implying his complicity in their reactivation. Though not physically present, …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Lesterson’s false control over the Daleks

Righteously indignant with a veneer of confidence masking deep insecurity. His pride in his perceived control over the Daleks is tinged with paranoia, as he seeks constant reassurance of their subservience.

Lesterson physically cuts the power supply to the Daleks’ generator, forcing them into sluggish submission. He then restores power while engaging in a dialogue heavy with threats and assertions of …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Doctor and Ben Assess Dalek Threat

Confident and in command, with an undercurrent of urgency to maintain control over the rebels' plans.

Janley is seen pinning a new sign to the notice board, demonstrating her authority over the rebels' communication system. She instructs Kebble to check the agenda, reinforcing her role as …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Doctor notices coded notice board

Confident and in control, with a subtle undercurrent of urgency—she is executing a plan but remains vigilant to potential disruptions.

Janley is seen pinning a new sign to the notice board with calm authority, her actions unhurried and deliberate. She directs Kebble to inspect the board, reinforcing her role as …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Doctor Exposes Dalek Reproduction

Feeling trapped between his scientific ambition and the weight of his complicity in Resno’s death, Lesterson oscillates between guilt and desperation. His emotional state is one of deep distress, as he realizes the true danger of the Daleks and the extent of Janley’s manipulation.

Lesterson is visibly shaken and emotionally fractured during the confrontation. He is blackmailed by Janley over Resno’s death, which he initially dismisses as an accident but later realizes is a …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Janley blackmails Lesterson into Dalek compliance

A storm of guilt, fear, and helplessness. His initial defiance ('I won’t be blackmailed by you') is a fragile facade masking deep shame over Resno’s death. As Janley tightens her grip, his emotional state deteriorates into stunned submission, culminating in a sedated collapse that symbolizes his total surrender to the rebels’ control.

Lesterson stands in his laboratory, visibly shaken as Janley reveals Resno’s death and frames it as his fault. His protestations ('I won’t be blackmailed by you') are weak, his voice …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Janley secures Dalek expansion through Lesterson

Emotionally shattered, guilt-ridden, and overwhelmed by the weight of Janley's blackmail and the revelation of Resno's death. His resistance is broken, leaving him in a state of helpless compliance.

Lesterson is emotionally shattered after Janley reveals Resno's death, which she had previously concealed. He is visibly distressed, his hands trembling as he processes the revelation. His resistance to the …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Ben’s capture and Doctor’s rebellion

Indirectly anxious (his past actions are now being exploited by the rebels, and his warnings about the Daleks’ sentience are ignored).

Lesterson is not physically present in this event but is referenced as the scientist who initially discovered and disarmed the Daleks. His work is the foundation for Janley and Valmar’s …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Dalek weapon demonstration and rebel control test

Absent but looming as a cautionary figure—his actions are a specter of scientific hubris that the rebels now exploit.

Lesterson is not physically present in this event, but his work is central to the demonstration. His earlier research and reactivation of the Daleks provide the foundation for Janley and …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Rebels demonstrate Dalek control and capture the Doctor

Absent but implied as a cautionary figure—his past work is now a tool for rebellion, stripping him of authority.

Lesterson is mentioned indirectly by Kebble as the scientist who initially discovered the Daleks, now disarmed by Valmar. His name surfaces as a cautionary example of the rebels' technical prowess …

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S4E12 · The Power of the Daleks Part 4
Lesterson witnesses Dalek conspiracy

A cascade of emotions—initial disorientation giving way to creeping dread, then outright terror as the Daleks’ autonomy becomes undeniable. His final outburst is laced with regret, self-loathing, and a dawning sense of existential guilt for his role in unleashing them.

Lesterson wakes disoriented in his laboratory, pressing a wet handkerchief to his face as he regains his bearings. Upon hearing the Daleks emerge, he immediately hides, his body tensed in …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Lesterson’s unraveling defiance against the Daleks

A volatile mix of terror, guilt, and frantic defiance, masking a deep sense of helplessness as his efforts to stop the Daleks crumble. His emotional state oscillates between manic determination and abject horror, revealing a man who has lost all control over the forces he unleashed.

Lesterson, trembling and disheveled, slams the Dalek capsule door shut and drags a heavy cabinet in front of it in a frantic attempt to contain the Daleks. He rants about …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Daleks assert control over Lesterson

A volatile mix of terror and defiance, masking deep regret and self-loathing for his role in reviving the Daleks.

Lesterson, trembling with paranoia, slams the Dalek capsule door shut and drags a heavy cabinet in front of it, his hands shaking as he cuts the power. He brandishes laser …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Lesterson’s fractured plea exposes Dalek control

A volatile mix of panic and dissociation, oscillating between clarity and confusion as the weight of his discoveries crushes his sense of self. His emotional state is one of existential dread, tinged with regret and a frantic need for redemption.

Lesterson stumbles into the corridor, his body language erratic and uncoordinated, clutching at the guard’s uniform as if it were a lifeline. His voice wavers between pleading and confusion, his …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Polly’s Warning Silenced by Rebel Blindness

Not directly observable, but inferred as anxious or regretful. His absence implies he may have fled or been silenced, leaving the lab—and the colony—to the Daleks’ control. The rebels’ casual dismissal of his whereabouts ('No.') suggests his warnings were ignored, much like Polly’s.

Lesterson is absent from the scene but is referenced by Janley as missing, his laboratory serving as the backdrop for the confrontation. His absence is palpable—his name is invoked as …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Dalek Reveals Power Theft to Janley

Not physically present, but his implied state is one of regret and urgency—having realized the Daleks’ danger, he likely feels powerless to stop the rebels’ complicity in their own downfall.

Lesterson is absent from the scene but is referenced by Janley as someone who ‘came back’—implying he discovered the Daleks’ true nature earlier and attempted to sabotage their plans. His …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Doctor’s Escape and Lesterson’s Warning

Overwhelmed by guilt and terror, Lesterson is in a state of frantic urgency, his actions driven by a desperate need to warn the Doctor before it's too late. His emotional state is a mix of paranoia and regret, as he realizes the full extent of his role in enabling the Daleks' threat.

Lesterson bursts into the cell block in a frantic state, desperately warning the Doctor about the Daleks' self-replication and independent power source. He struggles with the guard, who attempts to …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Doctor feigns indifference while assessing escape

A frantic, almost hysterical state of fear and urgency, bordering on despair as his warnings are ignored. His emotional state is a mix of terror (at the Daleks' actions) and frustration (at the colony’s refusal to listen).

Lesterson bursts into the cell block in a state of frantic desperation, his clothes disheveled and his voice trembling as he shouts warnings about the Daleks' self-replication and independent power …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Lesterson’s warnings dismissed as madness

A volatile mix of terror and righteous indignation, masking deep despair as he realizes his warnings are being dismissed. His emotional state oscillates between frantic urgency and crushing defeat, with moments of defiant clarity when he insists on the truth of the Daleks' duplication.

Lesterson is forcibly dragged into the Governor’s Office by guards, his clothes disheveled and his face flushed with panic. He immediately fixates on the Dalek laying the cable, his voice …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Lesterson’s credibility destroyed by Janley

A volatile mix of terror (for the colony’s fate), rage (at being silenced), and crushing despair (as his warnings are ignored). His emotional state oscillates between frantic urgency and defeated resignation, revealing the cost of his moral clarity in a system rigged against him.

Lesterson is forcibly dragged into the Governor’s Office under guard, his clothes disheveled and his face flushed with panic. He immediately protests the Dalek’s presence, insisting its 'emergency power supply' …

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S4E13 · The Power of the Daleks Part 5
Lesterson’s final warning dismissed

A volatile mix of terror and frustration, bordering on hysteria as his warnings are ignored. His emotional state oscillates between defiant urgency and crushing despair, revealing a man who knows the truth but is powerless to make others see it.

Lesterson is forcibly dragged into the Governor’s Office by guards, his clothes disheveled and his face flushed with panic. He immediately fixates on the Dalek laying the power cable, his …

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Lesterson reveals Dalek supremacy

Fatalistic and awestruck, his fear of the Daleks tempered by a twisted admiration for their efficiency and power.

Lesterson forces the group under the workbench, his voice a hushed whisper as he speaks of the Daleks' omniscience. His earlier ambition and scientific curiosity have given way to a …

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Lesterson’s ideological surrender to Daleks

Fatalistic and awestruck, with a deep sense of despair. His emotional state is a toxic mix of admiration for the Daleks and self-loathing for his role in their activation. He is a broken man, his ambition replaced by the weight of his own complicity in humanity’s downfall.

Lesterson, once a figure of authority and ambition, now crouches beneath the workbench in a state of ideological surrender. His voice trembles with a mix of awe and despair as …

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S4E14 · The Power of the Daleks Part 6
Daleks announce extermination plan

Terrified yet awestruck, with a deep sense of ideological surrender and fatalism. His earlier ambition has crumbled into reverence for the Daleks’ power.

Lesterson, his voice trembling with a mix of awe and terror, huddles beneath the workbench and whispers that the Daleks know everything—even thoughts. His admiration for their superiority is palpable, …

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Doctor’s plan rendered obsolete

Resigned and awestruck, his admiration for the Daleks masking his deep-seated fear and despair.

Lesterson crouches under the workbench, his voice trembling with a mix of awe and resignation. He warns the group about the Daleks’ omniscience, his admiration for their efficiency evident in …

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Bragen’s futile plea and companions’ evasion

Resigned with a hint of quiet defiance; his actions suggest a lingering moral compass, even as he accepts his fate.

Lesterson, crouched beneath a bench, lies to the Daleks about the cupboard being empty, shielding Ben and Polly. His voice is steady, but his demeanor is one of fatalistic resignation, …

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Doctor Triggers Dalek Overload

Fearful yet resolute, trusting Ben's guidance as the situation spirals out of control.

Polly, fearful but alert, keeps watch at the laboratory door as the Doctor and Valmar work. She reacts quickly to the Daleks' movements, warning Valmar of their approach. When Ben …

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Affiliations

Scientific Division
leader
Colony Scientific Research and Dalek Experimentation

Lesterson is the leader of the Scientific Division, which focuses on Dalek technology reactivation and directly reports to Governor Hensell.

Vulcan Colony Government
member
Vulcan Colony Governance and Scientific Authority

Lesterson is the Chief Scientist of the Colony Government (Governor's Administration), a key member of its leadership council reporting to Governor Hensell and Deputy Governor Bragen. He's involved in their key decisions and activities.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 4 · anchor

Head of Dalek research and scientific director on the Vulcan colony; not involved in the political rebellion. Directly interacts with the Daleks, the Doctor, and Governor Hensell as a leader of the scientific effort.