Some people might not know this, but several decades ago the BBC destroyed a vast pile of their archive tapes (to vacate storage space). Back then reruns were rare, streaming was decades away and even VHS wasn’t around. Many, many gems were lost, probably forever. Including many classic episodes of #DoctorWho.

Now, amazingly, two episodes never seen since the 60s have been found in someone’s storage! They will be restored and made available soon.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7kwq1k11o

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Lost Doctor Who and the Daleks episodes discovered in 'ramshackle' collection

The Doctor's assistant Peter Purves was invited to a screening of the episodes in Leicester.