Film is Fabulous! and De Montfort University’s Cinema and Television History research centre are pleased to announce the recovery of three episodes of vintage Associated-Rediffusion television, which are missing from the official archive:

Boyd Q.C.: The Balance of Her Mind (Broadcast: 30th April 1958)

Boyd Q.C.: Findings Keepings (Broadcast: 6th July 1961)

Boyd Q.C.: Sunday’s Child (Broadcast: 20th July 1961)

Boyd Q.C. was a British legal drama that aired from 1956 to 1964. It was produced by Associated-Rediffusion for ITV. Of the 80 episodes aired, only 6 are known to have survived in their entirety. 5 of these are held by the BFI (which is the official repository). A further 5 incomplete episodes also exist. Therefore, the three complete episodes recovered by the Film is Fabulous! team represent a major addition.

The missing episodes were found in the private film collection of the late David Moore. They are among a number of missing and rare items of 50s and 60s television that have been discovered. Digital copies will be lodged with the BFI for preservation purposes. All three episodes will be screened at future Film is Fabulous! events, together with a host of other recently recovered vintage television items.

Film is Fabulous! Preserving film treasures for future generations.

16th September 2024