Sixty years ago, the BBC frequently erased its 16mm reels to conserve resources, causing significant loss in early British television history, including hundreds of episodes of Doctor Who. Many early episodes from the classic series, particularly the first six years starring William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton, have been lost, with recent efforts recovering two significant episodes from the “Daleks’ Masterplan.” These discoveries provide insights into Doctor Who’s foundational tales and rekindle hopes for recovering the remaining 95 lost episodes. The recovered episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer and screened publicly in 2026, highlighting their importance in the show’s legacy.
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