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Lost Doctor Who episodes found in 'eclectic' collection

Lost Doctor Who episodes found in 'eclectic' collection

Summary

Two lost episodes of the TV show Doctor Who featuring William Hartnell have been found in a box of vintage films. These episodes, last aired in the 1960s, will be available on BBC iPlayer around Easter. They were discovered by a charitable trust within an eclectic film collection after being considered lost for many years.

Key Facts

  • Two lost Doctor Who episodes starring William Hartnell have been found.
  • The episodes are part of a storyline called "The Daleks' Master Plan."
  • The shows were aired in 1965 and were not shown outside the UK.
  • A charitable trust in Leicester discovered the episodes among thousands of other films.
  • The episodes were found in a collection left by a private collector after they passed away.
  • The episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer around Easter time.
  • The collector's films include many personal videos about trains and canals.

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