Special Doctor Who Screening

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Film is Fabulous! is delighted to confirm the details of a special Doctor Who screening, which will be held at Riverside Studios on Saturday, 4th April 2026. This celebration will mark the recovery of the two missing episodes of “The Daleks’ Master Plan”, and will coincide with the release of the restored episodes on BBC iPlayer. The event will offer fans of classic Doctor Who the chance to experience the first three episodes of the serial. The RECOVERED Doctor Who Special will begin in Screen One at 2.30pm, and close at approx. 5.30pm. The programme will encompass:

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.

Recovered Doctor Who Special

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.

Entry is by ticket only. Tickets will be on sale from Riverside Studios on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, from midday. To purchase tickets online, please visit https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/Rn-recovered-doctor-who-special/

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17th March 2026