9 Classic Episodes Returned!

Sadly due to the cost of tape in the 60's/70's, Episodes of BBC tv shows were wiped so to make room for more programs. Due to Doctor Who being sold abroad by BBC enterprises, many episodes of the show have been tracked down, Today the BBC have announced that 9 more episodes have been found at a television relay station in Nigeria. The Enemy of the World episodes 1, 2, 4, 5 + 6 and The Web of Fear episodes 2, 4, 5 and + 6 have been returned to the BBC 46 years after they aired on TV. That means we now have the complete story of The Enemy of the World and all but episode 3 of The Web of Fear.

Philip Morris, who found the episodes, said

I remember wiping the dust off the masking tape on the canisters and my heart missed a beat as I saw the words Doctor Who. When I read the story code, I realised I’d found something pretty special.

Fiona Eastwood, director of consumer products at BBC Worldwide, said

We are thrilled with the recent discovery of The Web Of Fear and The Enemy Of The World and we’re very happy to be launching re-mastered versions of these treasured episodes to fans as we celebrate the 50th year of Doctor Who.

These stories are the perfect present for the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. The Enemy of the World is the second complete story we have of Victoria after Tomb of the Cybermen and The Web of Fear marks the first outing of the popular character, Brigadier, then Colonel, Lethbridge-Stewart.We now down from 106 missing episodes, to 97. There are rumours that more episodes have been recovered but only time will tell the truth.

The Episodes will be available on iTunes now with The Enemy of the World out on DVD on November 22nd with Web of Fear following in Early 2014. The missing episode 3 of The Web of Fear has been recreated using 37 still images and the original episode soundtrack for the iTunes release.

The Enemy of the World - Buy now on iTunes
The Web of Fear - Buy now on iTunes

I would like to pass on a big fan to Phillip Morris and whoever else was involved in the recovery of these episodes. Thank you so much for a fantastic 50th Anniversary Present