The Daleks’ Master Plan Comes HOME

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Film is Fabulous! is delighted to confirm that a special screening of three Doctor Who episodes will be held at HOME Manchester on Saturday, 23rd May 2026. The event will offer fans of the classic series the chance to experience the first three episodes of “The Daleks’ Master Plan”, two of which were recently recovered from a private film collection. 

The RECOVERED Doctor Who Special will begin in Screen One at 5pm, and close at approx. 8pm. The programme will include:

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: Hosted by Toby Hadoke, with John Franklin and Prof. Justin Smith.

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 the Time Destructor, for which Mavic Chen has provided the taranium core.

Discussion: Hosted by Toby Hadoke, with Tim Burrows and Gavin Rymill.

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: Hosted by Toby Hadoke with Peter Purves.

Entry is by ticket only. Tickets will be on sale from HOME Manchester, as follows:

  • Tuesday, 14th April 2026 – HOME Friends. Join HOME as a Friend Friends | HOME
  • Friday, 17th April 2026 – HOME Members. Join HOME as a Member Membership | HOME 
  • Monday, 20th April 2026 – General Sales. Purchase tickets online General Sale | HOME

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13th April 2026

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