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A special screening of the missing episodes of Doctor Who recovered by Film is Fabulous! will be held at Riverside Studios on Saturday, 4th April 2026. This celebration will offer fans of classic Doctor Who the chance to experience the first three episodes of “The Daleks’ Master Plan” for the first time in 60 years.

Entry to the event is by ticket only. Tickets will be available from Riverside Studios on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, from midday. To purchase tickets online, please visit:

The Doctor Who Special will begin in Screen One of Riverside Studios at 2.30pm, and close at approx. 5.30pm. The programme:

Introduction: Toby Hadoke

Screening: The Nightmare Begins (Broadcast: 13th November 1965)

Synopsis: The TARDIS lands on the planet Kembel and the Doctor goes to find help for his injured companion, Steven. He discovers that the Daleks are on Kembel, and are planning to conquer Earth.

Discussion: The Daleks’ Master Plan

Hosted by: Toby Hadoke, with Sue Malden and Tim Burrows.

Intermission

Screening: Day of Armageddon (Broadcast: 20th November 1965)

Synopsis: The Doctor infiltrates the Daleks’ conference. He soon discovers that they have built a deadly weapon, known as theTime Destructor, for which Mavic Chen has provided the taranium core.

Discussion: The Daleks’ Master Plan

Hosted by: Toby Hadoke, with Gavin Rymill and Paul Vanezis.

Intermission

Screening: Devil’s Planet (Broadcast: 27th November 1965)

Synopsis: Having stolen the vital taranium core from the Daleks, the Doctor and his companions escape Kembel. However, the Daleks pursue them to Desperus, a planet where mortal danger abounds.

Discussion: The Daleks’ Master Plan

Hosted by: Toby Hadoke, with Peter Purves and Nicholas Briggs.

In addition to the above, attendees will be able to meet Peter Purves, and to purchase signed photos of the actor. It promises to be a major Doctor Who celebration.