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Who-niversal Cheers as Two 'Lost' 1965 Doctor Who Episodes Magically Reappear!

By 3/13/2026
Who-niversal Cheers as Two 'Lost' 1965 Doctor Who Episodes Magically Reappear!

Whovians, buckle up! In an astonishing time-travel twist, two vintage 'Doctor Who' episodes from 1965 have resurfaced, defying the odds and thrilling fans! 'The Nightmare Begins' and 'Devil's Planet,' both from the chilling 'Daleks' Master Plan' series featuring William Hartnell as the enigmatic first Doctor, were dug up from the dusty cans of a film aficionado's collection. The discovery, sealed by the sleuths at Film is Fabulous!, breaks a missing episode dry spell not seen since nine episodes popped up in Nigeria back in 2013. The BBC, now on a mission more enthralling than a Cyberman invasion, has zapped the 16mm originals with some resto-mojo, prepping them to wow viewers anew on BBC iPlayer this Easter. Purists can feast their eyes on a gloriously updated broadcast spec, a treat as sweet as any chocolate egg. And for that sprinkle of vintage celebrity stardust? 87-year-old Peter Purves, who rode the TARDIS as sidekick Steven Taylor, will grace a special screening event as the guest of honour. So, keep your sonics at the ready; this is one Easter egg hunt where everybody wins!

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