A lost Doctor Who cliffhanger can haunt you for decades. We open the TARDIS doors on the latest rumour: a preservation charity says a private archive holds at least one missing 1960s episode, and they’re working through legal channels to scan it without taking the original. That’s a big promise, so we break it down with equal parts love and scepticism.
We talk through who Film Is Fabulous are, why their newly confirmed charity status matters, and how hospice care, probate, and court oversight turned a promising lead into a slow negotiation. Along the way, we explain the brutal reality of vintage film: nitrate and acetate can burn, warp, shrink, and rot, and only carefully controlled storage preserves a fighting chance. Even if a reel turns up, complete recovery is rare; fragments, partial reels, or damaged minutes are far more likely. That’s not defeatism—it’s how real preservation works.
From there, we turn to the fandom. Memories of the Omni Rumour still sting, so we draw a bright line around proof: one uncirculated frame with verifiable provenance would change everything. Until then, we evaluate animations like Fury from the Deep and The Invasion, debate the merits of colourisation, and share our personal wish lists, from Web of Fear’s missing part to Hartnell and Troughton holy grails. We also reflect on 60s production quirks, uncomfortable moments that haven’t aged well, and why respectful collaboration with collectors beats sensational treasure hunting.
If you care about lost media, archival ethics, and the real odds of bringing classics home, this conversation keeps your heart hopeful and your head clear. Listen, weigh the evidence with us, and tell us what single episode you’d bring back first. If you enjoy the show, follow, rate, and share—your support helps more curious listeners find us.
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