In April, fans will have the opportunity to watch two long-lost episodes of Doctor Who that have been missing for over six decades. The episodes, titled The Nightmare Begins and Devil's Planet, were recovered from a private collection and will be available for free on BBC iPlayer, according to showrunner Russell T Davies.
The episodes, which feature the first Doctor portrayed by William Hartnell, were part of a collection donated to the charity Film Is Fabulous by an anonymous estate. Although much of the donor's collection suffered water damage, these two episodes remained intact. Professor Justin Smith Leicester from De Montfort University, who played a key role in the recovery, shared that the circumstances of their acquisition remain unclear.
Davies announced the exciting news on social media and expressed gratitude towards the charity for their efforts. He also encouraged donations to support future discoveries. Despite changes within the series, including the departure of star Ncuti Gatwa and the end of a partnership with Disney, the BBC confirmed that Doctor Who will continue with new content in the works.