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DOCTOR WHO (AUDIO RELEASES)
- Episode 1
A domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself has been lost. - Episode 2
A domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself has been lost.
BSB GALAXY CHANNEL
- Promo Including Doctor Who
The only known complete copy was recorded on a domestic video format (e.g. VHS, Beta, Philips 1500).
DOCTOR WHO (RADIO)
- At the Temple of the Fourth [pilot] (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
DOCTOR WHO
- 22.02.1964 The Roof of the World (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 29.02.1964 The Singing Sands (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 07.03.1964 Five Hundred Eyes (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 14.03.1964 The Wall of Lies (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 21.03.1964 Rider from Shang-Tu (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 28.03.1964 Mighty Kublai Khan (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 04.04.1964 Assassin at Peking (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 29.08.1964 The Tyrant of France (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 05.09.1964 A Bargain of Necessity (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 14.11.1964 Crisis
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally recorded on 35mm black-and-white film. - The Urge to Live (missing, but was probably never made in the first place)
- 03.04.1965 The Knight of Jaffa (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 17.04.1965 The Warlords (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 11.09.1965 Four Hundred Dawns (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 18.09.1965 Trap of Steel (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 02.10.1965 The Exploding Planet (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 09.10.1965 Mission to the Unknown (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 16.10.1965 Temple of Secrets (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 23.10.1965 Small Prophet, Quick Return (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 30.10.1965 Death of a Spy (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 06.11.1965 Horse of Destruction (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 13.11.1965 The Nightmare Begins
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost. - 27.11.1965 Devil's Planet (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 04.12.1965 The Traitors (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 18.12.1965 Coronas of the Sun (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 25.12.1965 The Feast of Steven (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 01.01.1966 Volcano (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 08.01.1966 Golden Death (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 22.01.1966 The Abandoned Planet (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 29.01.1966 Destruction of Time (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 05.02.1966 War of God (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 12.02.1966 The Sea Beggar (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 19.02.1966 Priest of Death (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 26.02.1966 Bell of Doom (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 02.04.1966 The Celestial Toyroom (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 09.04.1966 The Hall of Dolls (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 16.04.1966 The Dancing Floor (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 28.05.1966 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 04.06.1966 Episode 2 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 11.06.1966 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 18.06.1966 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 10.09.1966 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 17.09.1966 Episode 2 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 24.09.1966 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 01.10.1966 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 29.10.1966 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 05.11.1966 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 12.11.1966 Episode 2 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 19.11.1966 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 26.11.1966 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 03.12.1966 Episode 5 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 10.12.1966 Episode 6 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 17.12.1966 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 24.12.1966 Episode 2 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 31.12.1966 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 07.01.1967 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 14.01.1967 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 04.02.1967 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 11.02.1967 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 25.02.1967 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 11.03.1967 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 18.03.1967 Episode 2 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 25.03.1967 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 01.04.1967 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 15.04.1967 Episode 2 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 29.04.1967 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 06.05.1967 Episode 5 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 13.05.1967 Episode 6 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 20.05.1967 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 03.06.1967 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 10.06.1967 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 17.06.1967 Episode 5 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 24.06.1967 Episode 6 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 01.07.1967 Episode 7 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 30.09.1967 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 14.10.1967 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 21.10.1967 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 28.10.1967 Episode 5 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 04.11.1967 Episode 6 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 18.11.1967 Episode 2 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 25.11.1967 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 17.02.1968 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 16.03.1968 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 23.03.1968 Episode 2 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 30.03.1968 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 06.04.1968 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 13.04.1968 Episode 5 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 20.04.1968 Episode 6 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 27.04.1968 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 04.05.1968 Episode 2 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 18.05.1968 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 25.05.1968 Episode 5 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 02.11.1968 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 23.11.1968 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 08.03.1969 Episode 1 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 22.03.1969 Episode 3 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 29.03.1969 Episode 4 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 05.04.1969 Episode 5 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 12.04.1969 Episode 6 (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 31.01.1970 Episode 1
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 07.02.1970 Episode 2
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 14.02.1970 Episode 3
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 21.02.1970 Episode 4
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 28.02.1970 Episode 5
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 07.03.1970 Episode 6
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 14.03.1970 Episode 7
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape.
- 28.03.1970 Episode 2
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 04.04.1970 Episode 3
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 11.04.1970 Episode 4
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 18.04.1970 Episode 5
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 25.04.1970 Episode 6
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 02.05.1970 Episode 7
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape.
- 09.05.1970 Episode 1
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 16.05.1970 Episode 2
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 23.05.1970 Episode 3
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 30.05.1970 Episode 4
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 06.06.1970 Episode 5
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 13.06.1970 Episode 6
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 20.06.1970 Episode 7
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost.
- 02.01.1971 Episode 1
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 09.01.1971 Episode 2
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 16.01.1971 Episode 3
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 23.01.1971 Episode 4
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape.
- 30.01.1971 Episode 1
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 06.02.1971 Episode 2
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 13.02.1971 Episode 3
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 20.02.1971 Episode 4
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 27.02.1971 Episode 5
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 06.03.1971 Episode 6
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape.
- 20.03.1971 Episode 2
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 27.03.1971 Episode 3
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost.
- 10.04.1971 Episode 1
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 17.04.1971 Episode 2
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 24.04.1971 Episode 3
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 01.05.1971 Episode 4
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 08.05.1971 Episode 5
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 15.05.1971 Episode 6
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost.
- 22.05.1971 Episode 1
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 29.05.1971 Episode 2
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 05.06.1971 Episode 3
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 19.06.1971 Episode 5
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape. - 28.12.1971 Omnibus Version (missing)
- 03.09.1973 Omnibus Version (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 29.01.1972 Episode 1
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 05.02.1972 Episode 2
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 12.02.1972 Episode 3
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 19.02.1972 Episode 4
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost.
- 26.02.1972 Episode 1
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 04.03.1972 Episode 2
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 11.03.1972 Episode 3
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 18.03.1972 Episode 4
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 25.03.1972 Episode 5
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 01.04.1972 Episode 6
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 27.12.1972 Omnibus Version (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 08.04.1972 Episode 1
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 15.04.1972 Episode 2
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost.
- 20.05.1972 Episode 1
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 27.05.1972 Episode 2
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 03.06.1972 Episode 3
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 10.06.1972 Episode 4
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 17.06.1972 Episode 5
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost. - 24.06.1972 Episode 6
A copy exists which has been converted from the US NTSC system. The original 2" videotape master has been lost.
- 21.04.1973 Episode 3
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape.
- 27.12.1973 Omnibus Version (a domestic audio recording exists of the soundtrack, but the programme itself is missing)
- 12.01.1974 Episode 1: Invasion
A 16mm black-and-white film print exists, but the programme was originally made using 2" colour videotape.
- 13.11.1976 Episode 3
The only known complete copy was recorded on a domestic video format (e.g. VHS, Beta, Philips 1500).
- Episode 1
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost. - Episode 2
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost. - Episode 3
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost. - Episode 4
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost. - Episode 5
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost. - Episode 6
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost.
- Extended Early Edit
The only known complete copy was recorded on a domestic video format (e.g. VHS, Beta, Philips 1500).
- 13.05.1996 Trailer for the Movie
The only known complete copy was recorded on a domestic video format (e.g. VHS, Beta, Philips 1500).
TOP OF THE POPS
- 06.07.1972 With The New Seekers, Tony Blackburn, Love Unlimited, Doctor Hook and The Medicine Show, The Who
One or more sequences exist, but the complete programme is lost.
PRESENTATION & CONTINUITY
- 06.12.2020 Doctor Who Trailer
The only known complete copy was recorded on a domestic video format (e.g. VHS, Beta, Philips 1500).
These programmes, which exist complete, matched your search.
- DOCTOR WHO LIVE: THE AFTERPARTY (2013)
- DOCTOR WHO AT THE PROMS 2010 (2010)
- DOCTOR WHO: 60 YEARS OF SECRETS AND SCANDALS (2023)
- TOTALLY DOCTOR WHO (2006)
- THE STORY OF DOCTOR WHO (2003)
- DOCTOR WHO: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE (2005)
- DOCTOR WHO EXTRA (2014)
- DOCTOR WHO [ONLINE PROJECTS]
- DOCTOR WHO: THE LOST EPISODES (RADIO) (2009)
- DOCTOR WHO: UNLEASHED (2024)
- DOCTOR WHO CHRISTMAS MOMENTS (2008)
- DOCTOR WHO NIGHT (1999)
- DOCTOR WHO AT THE PROMS (2009)
- DOCTOR WHO CONFIDENTIAL (2005)
- BERNICE SUMMERFIELD (DOCTOR WHO SPIN OFF AUDIOS)
- DOCTOR WHO [UNOFFICIAL PROJECTS] (2005)
- DOCTOR WHO (VIDEO SPIN OFFS)
- DOCTOR WHO (SPIN OFF AUDIO RELEASES)
These productions, which exist in the archives, matched your search.
- DOCTOR WHO NIGHT: Doctor Who: Adventures in Space and Time (13.11.1999)
- AND NOW THE GOOD NEWS: Doctor Who's Birthday (20.11.1978)
- STRANGE REPORT: Report 4821 X-RAY Who Weeps for the Doctor? (21.11.1969)
- GOLDMASTER: Doctor Who (02.05.1997)
- BBC GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPILATION REEL 1955-1969: Doctor Who (Hartnell)
- BBC GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPILATION REEL 1978-1982: Doctor Who Version III
- BBC CHRISTMAS IDENTS: Doctor Who (25.12.2009)
- BBC GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPILATION REEL 1978-1982: Doctor Who Version VI
- BBC GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPILATION REEL 1955-1969: Doctor Who (Troughton)
- BLUE PETER RELATED TELEVISION MATERIAL: Doctor Who: Love & Monsters (17.06.2006)
- BLUE PETER RELATED TELEVISION MATERIAL: Doctor Who: Utopia (16.06.2007)
- BBC PRESENTATION BITS ON F/Rs AND VT OF LIVE TX’S: THE FIVE FACES oF DOCTOR WHO: AN UNEARTHLY CHILD (LDLD841R) (02.11.1981)
- BBC PRESENTATION BITS ON F/Rs AND VT OF LIVE TX’S: THE FIVE FACES oF DOCTOR WHO: THE FOREST oF FEAR (LDLD843E) (04.11.1981)
- PHONESHOP: Doctor Who (07.10.2010)
- COMIC RELIEF: Doctor Who (18.03.2011)
- THE LIVELY ARTS: Whose Doctor Who (03.04.1977)
- THE WEAKEST LINK: Doctor Who Special (30.03.2007)
- DOCTOR WHO CONFIDENTIAL: Doctor Who Confidential at Christmas (25.12.2007)
- POINTLESS CELEBRITIES: Doctor Who Special (23.11.2013)
- THE RADIO TIMES ARCHIVE: Doctor Who (traffic jams and car horns)
- TAKE TWO: Doctor Who Behind the Scenes – Curse of Fenric (19.04.1989)
- EMMERDALE FARM: "Jackie Merrick disobeys the doctor's orders, and it is not only he who gets into trouble" (04.06.1985)
- DOCTORS: Doctor Who? (06.11.2009)
- DOCTOR WHO: The Death of Doctor Who (19.06.1965)
- NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS: Buzzcocks – The Doctor Who Special (16.12.2009)
- PRESENTATION & CONTINUITY: Doctor Who Trailer (11.12.2010)
- HORIZON: The Doctor Who Makes People Walk Again? (29.09.2005)
- CHILDREN IN NEED: Doctor Who (18.11.2011)
- CHILDREN IN NEED: Doctor Who (16.11.2012)
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