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Doctor Who missing episodes: The fallout, the fans, and the frustration
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- Mar 23, 2026
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- 2036
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Summary
The recent recovery of two missing episodes of Doctor Who from The Daleks' Master Plan should be a moment of celebration — but it also raises an uncomfortable question: how many more are still out there? In this Patreon-exclusive video, Christian Cawley and James McLean dig into the latest discovery, donated via Film Is Fabulous! , and the ongoing work to restore and preserve missing television. But our conversation quickly turns to the more complicated side of the story — the long history of private collectors holding onto lost material. What the mindset keeps culturally significant footage out of public view? Why do people keep these recordings hidden? And what would it take for them to come forward? The discussion explores the legacy of figures like Philip Morris and Ian Levine , the often fraught relationship between fandom and preservation, and the strange ways history is shaped by those who control access to it. We also discuss the passing of well-regarded actor Tom Georgeson, who had appeared in two Doctor Who serials, and died last week at 88 years old. We also go beyond Doctor Who to consider how classic television is restored and presented today — from controversial cropping choices to changing expectations around picture quality — and how audiences engage differently with media across generations. The Patreon option Patreon listeners, meanwhile, get the bonus content: detours into The Man from UNCLE , Sapphire and Steel , Teletext nostalgia, shifting attitudes to ownership versus access (renting), and the broader question of how cultural artefacts survive in our increasingly digital world. You can join Patreon today to get the podcast first, with extra material, ad-free, and video content, as well as access to the Kasterborous Archive. Help us climb the char…