Character

Wells

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Wells endures the Dalek occupation as a resourceful survivor in Bedfordshire mining camps. He aids humans like Ian Chesterton, Jenny, and Larry through covert actions, black market contacts, and evasion of Robomen patrols. Pragmatic and streetwise, he shares critical intelligence on threats while warning against futile risks. His defiance rejects Dalek deals, prioritizing group survival and resistance efforts amid the invasion.

9 appearances

Survival and Resistance in Dalek Mining Camps

Wells's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

9 moments

S2E7 · The End of Tomorrow

Larry risks exposure searching for brother

Pained but resolute; his surface bravado crumbles under the Roboman’s blow, revealing a deeper fear of the Daleks’ system, though he remains committed to aiding the group.

Wells, a local survivor, attempts to deflect the Roboman’s suspicion by posing as a work crew supervisor, handing Ian and Larry pickaxes as props. His quick thinking buys the group …

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S2E7 · The End of Tomorrow

Roboman Strikes Wells, Ian Defies Orders

None (mechanical, devoid of empathy).

The Dalek Supreme’s off-screen order for 'robotisation selection' at Hut Thirty drives the Roboman’s actions, creating an oppressive backdrop to the scene. Its authority is felt through the Roboman’s enforcement, …

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S2E7 · The End of Tomorrow

Ian secures Ashton contact through Wells

Resigned but engaged—he’s seen the worst of the occupation and has little hope, but he’s not ready to give up entirely.

Wells dominates the scene with his world-weary pragmatism, his voice low and measured as he outlines the group’s limited options. He handles the Roboman’s rifle with the ease of someone …

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S2E7 · The End of Tomorrow

Wells reveals London’s destruction

Pragmatic detachment masking deep cynicism and resignation

Wells is physically present, acting as a reluctant guide and source of crucial (if devastating) information. His dialogue is pragmatic and detached, reflecting his survivalist mindset. He urges Ian and …

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S2E7 · The End of Tomorrow

Ashton’s Extortion and the Slyther’s Threat

Pragmatically defiant, with a protective edge—his actions are calculated to secure survival, but he refuses to let Ashton exploit the group further.

Wells bursts into the Earth Mover, immediately intervening in the standoff by offering jewelry to Ashton in exchange for food. He vouches for Ian and Larry, asserting his independence from …

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S2E7 · The End of Tomorrow

The Slyther Revealed

Pragmatically exasperated, balancing urgency with the need to maintain control over the group's survival.

Wells bursts into the Earth Mover, immediately intervening in the standoff by offering jewelry to Ashton in exchange for food. His practicality and knowledge of the black market dynamics are …

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S2E7 · The End of Tomorrow

Ashton’s Greed Meets the Slyther’s Attack

Righteously indignant during the ideological clash, then panicked and urgent when the Slyther attacks, revealing his deep-seated fear of the Daleks’ dominance.

Wells stands firm against Ashton’s self-serving offer, rejecting the idea of abandoning the resistance for personal survival. His defiance is palpable as he insists on leaving ‘in his own good …

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S2E8 · The Waking Ally

Ian fails to reach Barbara while Wells signals resistance

Cautiously optimistic—he’s seen enough to know the odds are against them, but he’s not ready to give up. His surface calm hides a deep-seated anger at the occupation, channeled into quiet acts of defiance.

Wells moves through the mine with the practiced ease of a survivor, his actions deliberate as he hands an object to Jenny during the work party’s chaos. Later, he guides …

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S2E8 · The Waking Ally

Wells directs Ian to hide

Urgent and focused, masking any personal frustration behind a facade of cold efficiency.

Wells, disguised as a worker, moves with calculated precision through the mine. He has just passed an unspecified aid item to Jenny, demonstrating his role as a covert supporter of …

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Affiliation

Robomen

Dalek Occupation Enforcement