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Marco Polo on The Missing Episodes.png|''Marco Polo''
The Wheel in Space on The Missing Episodes.png|''The Wheel in Space''
The Daleks' Master Plan on The Missing Episodes.png|''Daleks' Master Plan''
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|publisher    = BBC Sounds
|type        = Audio collection
|price        = Free
|release date = [[15 November (releases)|15 November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]
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'''''The Missing Episodes''''' was a [[BBC Sounds]] collection of the audio remasters of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' [[Missing episode|missing stories]], which [[Mark Ayres]] worked on.
 
== Stories ==
{| {{prettytable}} width="90%"
!width=5%|'''Story''' || '''Episode''' || width=15%|'''Doctor''' || '''Synopsis''' || '''Linking<br>Script''' || '''Read by''' ||'''Length''' || '''Original<br>Broadcast'''
|-
|rowspan="7"|''[[Marco Polo (TV story)|Marco Polo]]''
|''The Roof of the World''<br><small>(Episode 1)</small>
|rowspan="7"|[[First Doctor]]
|<small>[[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] lands in the [[Himalayas]] and [[First Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Barbara Wright|Barbara]], [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] and [[Susan Foreman|Susan]] meet [[Marco Polo]] and join him on his journey to [[Peking]].</small>
|rowspan="13"|[[Michael Stevens (writer)|Michael Stevens]]
|rowspan="7"|[[William Russell]]
|24 minutes
|[[22 February (releases)|22 February]] [[1964 (releases)|1964]]
|-
|''The Singing Sands''<br><small>(Episode 2)</small>
|<small>The [[caravan]] journeys across the dry [[Gobi desert]]. [[Tegana]] secretly slashes the [[water gourd]]s, losing almost all of the precious [[water]].</small>
|27 minutes
|[[29 February (releases)|29 February]] 1964
|-
|''Five Hundred Eyes''<br><small>(Episode 3)</small>
|<small>At the [[Cave of Five Hundred Eyes]], Tegana has a secret meeting with a [[bandit]] who he instructs to kill Marco Polo. Barbara overhears the plans but is captured and imprisoned.</small>
|23 minutes
|[[7 March (releases)|7 March]] 1964
|-
|''The Wall of Lies''<br><small>(Episode 4)</small>
|<small>In an effort to divert attention from himself, Tegana encourages Marco to be suspicious of the Doctor. As the caravan passes through the [[bamboo]] [[forest]], Tegana's allies attack.</small>
|24 minutes
|[[14 March (releases)|14 March]] 1964
|-
|''Rider from Shang-Tu''<br><small>(Episode 5)</small>
|<small>Marco Polo will not accept that Tegana is plotting against him. [[Ping Cho]] returns the [[TARDIS key]] to Susan so that the travellers might escape. But Tegana has other plans.</small>
|23 minutes
|[[21 March (releases)|21 March]] 1964
|-
|''Mighty Kublai Khan''<br><small>(Episode 6)</small>
|<small>When Marco Polo discovers Ping Cho's betrayal, the girl runs away. Ian follows her to [[Cheng-Ting]] and there discovers that the TARDIS has been stolen by Tegana's allies.</small>
|25 minutes
|[[28 March (releases)|28 March]] 1964
|-
|''Assassin at Peking''<br><small>(Episode 7)</small>
|<small>Arriving at [[Kublai Khan]]'s palace in Peking, the Doctor loses the TARDIS key to the Khan in a game of [[backgammon]]. Marco is now convinced of Tegana's treachery.</small>
|rowspan="2"|24 minutes
|[[4 April (releases)|4 April]] 1964
|-
|rowspan="6"|''[[The Wheel in Space (TV story)|The Wheel in Space]]''
|"Episode 1"
|rowspan="6"|[[Second Doctor]]
|<small>[[The Doctor's TARDIS|The Tardis]] finds itself inside a rocket drifting in [[space]] and seemingly abandoned. [[Second Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] emerge with caution and find that they are not alone. In the rocket is a '[[Servo Robot]]' which seems curiously hostile. The [[rocket]] itself is drifting in the orbit of a [[Space Station W3|wheel in space]] - a giant [[space station]]. What's the connection, and who's controlling the [[robot]]? Could it be that the Doctor's old enemies the [[Cybermen]] have something to do with it?</small>
|rowspan="6"|[[Wendy Padbury]]
|[[27 April (releases)|27 April]] [[1968 (releases)|1968]]
|-
|"Episode 2"
|<small>Jamie and the Doctor are taken on board The Wheel in space. Jamie finds the crew preparing to destroy [[Silver Carrier|the abandoned rocket]] with the Tardis still on board.</small>
|23 minutes
|[[4 May (releases)|4 May]] 1968
|-
|"Episode 3"
|<small>The [[Cybermat]]s appear on board the Wheel - advance guard of the attacking Cybermen.</small>
|rowspan="2"|24 minutes
|[[11 May (releases)|11 May]] 1968
|-
|"Episode 4"
|<small>The Cybermen step up their attack and the Doctor and Jamie are in deadly peril.</small>
|[[18 May (releases)|18 May]] 1968
|-
|"Episode 5"
|<small>The Doctor continues his fight with the Cybermen - and the Wheel is attacked by a [[Meteorite]] [[Meteorite storm|storm]].</small>
|22 minutes
|[[25 May (releases)|25 May]] 1968
|-
|"Episode 6"
|<small>The Cybermen's terrible plan is revealed-and the Doctor prepares for the final battle.</small>
|23 minutes
|[[1 June (releases)|1 June]] 1968
|-
|rowspan="13"|''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]''
|''[[Mission to the Unknown (TV story)|Mission to the Unknown]]''<br><small>(Episode 0)</small>
|N/A
|<small>With allies from other [[galaxies]] the [[Dalek]]s prepare their Master Plan... Starring [[Edward de Souza]], this is the only episode of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' not to feature [[the Doctor]] himself.</small>
|rowspan="13"|[[Sue Cowley]]
|rowspan="13"|[[Peter Purves]]
|24 minutes
|[[9 October (releases)|9 October]] [[1965 (releases)|1965]]
|-
|''The Nightmare Begins''<br><small>(Episode 1)</small>
|rowspan="12"|First Doctor
|<small>[[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] lands on the planet [[Kembel]] and [[First Doctor|the Doctor]] goes to find help for the injured [[Steven Taylor|Steven]]. He discovers that the Daleks are on Kembel and are planning to conquer Earth.</small>
|25 minutes
|[[13 November (releases)|13 November]] 1965
|-
|''Day of Armageddon''<br><small>(Episode 2)</small>
|<small>Disguised as one of the members of the Dalek Aalliance, the Doctor discovers that the Daleks have built a deadly weapon known as the [[Time Destructor]].</small>
|rowspan="8"|24 minutes
|[[20 November (releases)|20 November]] 1965
|-
|''Devil's Planet''<br><small>(Episode 3)</small>
|<small>Having stolen the vital [[taranium core]] from the Daleks, the Doctor and his friends have escaped Kembel in [[Mavic Chen]]'s [[Mavic Chen's spaceship|ship]] but the Daleks give chase.</small>
|[[27 November (releases)|27 November]] 1965
|-
|''The Traitors''<br><small>(Episode 4)</small>
|<small>Arriving on [[Earth]], the Doctor, Steven and [[Bret Vyon]] alert Vyon's friend, [[Daxtar]], to the Dalek threat and Mavec Chen's treachery. But whose side is Daxtar really on?</small>
|[[4 December (releases)|4 December]] 1965
|-
|''Counter Plot''<br><small>(Episode 5)</small>
|<small>The Doctor and Steven, along with [[Space Security Service]] agent [[Sara Kingdom]] are transported to the planet [[Mira (planet)|Mira]]. There, unseen [[Visian|creatures]] stalk the [[jungle]] and the Daleks close in.</small>
|[[11 December (releases)|11 December]] 1965
|-
|''Coronas of the Sun''<br><small>(Episode 6)</small>
|<small>Forced to return to the planet Kembel, the Doctor tries to fool the Daleks and their allies by giving them a fake taranium core – but will the Daleks see through the ruse?</small>
|[[18 December (releases)|18 December]] 1965
|-
|''The Feast of Steven''<br><small>(Episode 7)</small>
|<small>Arriving in present day [[England]], the Doctor and his [[companion]]s are arrested. Escaping in the TARDIS, they find themselves on a [[film set]] before celebrating [[Christmas]] in the TARDIS.</small>
|[[25 December (releases)|25 December]] 1965
|-
|''Volcano''<br><small>(Episode 8)</small>
|<small>Realising that the Doctor has tricked them and is still in possession of the taranium core, the Daleks prepare to give chase in [[Dalek time machine (The Daleks' Master Plan)|their own time/space machine]].</small>
|[[1 January (releases)|1 January]] [[1966 (releases)|1966]]
|-
|''Golden Death''<br><small>(Episode 9)</small>
|<small>The TARDIS lands in ancient [[Egypt]] at the [[Great Pyramid]]. The Daleks and [[The Monk|the Meddling Monk]] also arrive in pursuit of the Doctor. The Monk is forced into an alliance with the Daleks.</small>
|[[8 January (releases)|8 January]] 1966
|-
|''Escape Switch''<br><small>(Episode 10)</small>
|<small>Steven and Sara are held hostage by the Daleks who demand that the Doctor hand over the vital taranium core, or his companions will be [[exterminate]]d.</small>
|23 minutes
|[[15 January (releases)|15 January]] 1966
|-
|''The Abandoned Planet''<br><small>(Episode 11)</small>
|<small>Returning to Kembel, the Doctor, Sara and Steven discover the Dalek base has been abandoned and that the leaders of the alliance have been imprisoned.</small>
|24 minutes
|[[22 January (releases)|22 January]] 1966
|-
|''The Destruction of Time''<br><small>(Episode 12)</small>
|<small>Mavic Chen proclaims himself leader of the Daleks' alliance. With the Time Destructor now complete and operational, the Doctor fears the Daleks will become unstoppable.</small>
|23 minutes
|[[29 January (releases)|29 January]] 1966
|}
 
== Notes ==
* The single-part TV story {{cs|Mission to the Unknown (TV story)}} was listed as being the equivalent of an "Episode 0" under the larger TV story {{cs|The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)}} in this collection, thus effectively making the latter a 13-part story.
 
== External links ==
* [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gnw6dh '''''The Missing Episodes''''' on BBC Sounds]
* [https://cultbox.co.uk/news/doctor-who-on-bbc-sounds-missing-episodes-and-audio-adventures '''''Doctor Who'' on BBC Sounds – Missing Episodes and Audio Adventures''' on CultBox]
 
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Vintage sci fi taking us on adventures in time and space, reflecting the broadcast standards and attitudes of its time

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The Missing Episodes was a BBC Sounds collection of the audio remasters of Doctor Who missing stories, which Mark Ayres worked on.

Stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

Story Episode Doctor Synopsis Linking
Script		 Read by Length Original
Broadcast
Marco Polo The Roof of the World
(Episode 1) 		First Doctor The TARDIS lands in the Himalayas and the Doctor, Barbara, Ian and Susan meet Marco Polo and join him on his journey to Peking. Michael Stevens William Russell 24 minutes 22 February 1964
The Singing Sands
(Episode 2) 		The caravan journeys across the dry Gobi desert. Tegana secretly slashes the water gourds, losing almost all of the precious water. 27 minutes 29 February 1964
Five Hundred Eyes
(Episode 3) 		At the Cave of Five Hundred Eyes, Tegana has a secret meeting with a bandit who he instructs to kill Marco Polo. Barbara overhears the plans but is captured and imprisoned. 23 minutes 7 March 1964
The Wall of Lies
(Episode 4) 		In an effort to divert attention from himself, Tegana encourages Marco to be suspicious of the Doctor. As the caravan passes through the bamboo forest, Tegana's allies attack. 24 minutes 14 March 1964
Rider from Shang-Tu
(Episode 5) 		Marco Polo will not accept that Tegana is plotting against him. Ping Cho returns the TARDIS key to Susan so that the travellers might escape. But Tegana has other plans. 23 minutes 21 March 1964
Mighty Kublai Khan
(Episode 6) 		When Marco Polo discovers Ping Cho's betrayal, the girl runs away. Ian follows her to Cheng-Ting and there discovers that the TARDIS has been stolen by Tegana's allies. 25 minutes 28 March 1964
Assassin at Peking
(Episode 7) 		Arriving at Kublai Khan's palace in Peking, the Doctor loses the TARDIS key to the Khan in a game of backgammon. Marco is now convinced of Tegana's treachery. 24 minutes 4 April 1964
The Wheel in Space "Episode 1" Second Doctor The Tardis finds itself inside a rocket drifting in space and seemingly abandoned. The Doctor and Jamie emerge with caution and find that they are not alone. In the rocket is a 'Servo Robot' which seems curiously hostile. The rocket itself is drifting in the orbit of a wheel in space - a giant space station. What's the connection, and who's controlling the robot? Could it be that the Doctor's old enemies the Cybermen have something to do with it? Wendy Padbury 27 April 1968
"Episode 2" Jamie and the Doctor are taken on board The Wheel in space. Jamie finds the crew preparing to destroy the abandoned rocket with the Tardis still on board. 23 minutes 4 May 1968
"Episode 3" The Cybermats appear on board the Wheel - advance guard of the attacking Cybermen. 24 minutes 11 May 1968
"Episode 4" The Cybermen step up their attack and the Doctor and Jamie are in deadly peril. 18 May 1968
"Episode 5" The Doctor continues his fight with the Cybermen - and the Wheel is attacked by a Meteorite storm. 22 minutes 25 May 1968
"Episode 6" The Cybermen's terrible plan is revealed-and the Doctor prepares for the final battle. 23 minutes 1 June 1968
The Daleks' Master Plan Mission to the Unknown
(Episode 0) 		N/A With allies from other galaxies the Daleks prepare their Master Plan... Starring Edward de Souza, this is the only episode of Doctor Who not to feature the Doctor himself. Sue Cowley Peter Purves 24 minutes 9 October 1965
The Nightmare Begins
(Episode 1) 		First Doctor The TARDIS lands on the planet Kembel and the Doctor goes to find help for the injured Steven. He discovers that the Daleks are on Kembel and are planning to conquer Earth. 25 minutes 13 November 1965
Day of Armageddon
(Episode 2) 		Disguised as one of the members of the Dalek Aalliance, the Doctor discovers that the Daleks have built a deadly weapon known as the Time Destructor. 24 minutes 20 November 1965
Devil's Planet
(Episode 3) 		Having stolen the vital taranium core from the Daleks, the Doctor and his friends have escaped Kembel in Mavic Chen's ship but the Daleks give chase. 27 November 1965
The Traitors
(Episode 4) 		Arriving on Earth, the Doctor, Steven and Bret Vyon alert Vyon's friend, Daxtar, to the Dalek threat and Mavec Chen's treachery. But whose side is Daxtar really on? 4 December 1965
Counter Plot
(Episode 5) 		The Doctor and Steven, along with Space Security Service agent Sara Kingdom are transported to the planet Mira. There, unseen creatures stalk the jungle and the Daleks close in. 11 December 1965
Coronas of the Sun
(Episode 6) 		Forced to return to the planet Kembel, the Doctor tries to fool the Daleks and their allies by giving them a fake taranium core – but will the Daleks see through the ruse? 18 December 1965
The Feast of Steven
(Episode 7) 		Arriving in present day England, the Doctor and his companions are arrested. Escaping in the TARDIS, they find themselves on a film set before celebrating Christmas in the TARDIS. 25 December 1965
Volcano
(Episode 8) 		Realising that the Doctor has tricked them and is still in possession of the taranium core, the Daleks prepare to give chase in their own time/space machine. 1 January 1966
Golden Death
(Episode 9) 		The TARDIS lands in ancient Egypt at the Great Pyramid. The Daleks and the Meddling Monk also arrive in pursuit of the Doctor. The Monk is forced into an alliance with the Daleks. 8 January 1966
Escape Switch
(Episode 10) 		Steven and Sara are held hostage by the Daleks who demand that the Doctor hand over the vital taranium core, or his companions will be exterminated. 23 minutes 15 January 1966
The Abandoned Planet
(Episode 11) 		Returning to Kembel, the Doctor, Sara and Steven discover the Dalek base has been abandoned and that the leaders of the alliance have been imprisoned. 24 minutes 22 January 1966
The Destruction of Time
(Episode 12) 		Mavic Chen proclaims himself leader of the Daleks' alliance. With the Time Destructor now complete and operational, the Doctor fears the Daleks will become unstoppable. 23 minutes 29 January 1966

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The single-part TV story Mission to the Unknown [+]Loading...["Mission to the Unknown (TV story)"] was listed as being the equivalent of an "Episode 0" under the larger TV story The Daleks' Master Plan [+]Loading...["The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)"] in this collection, thus effectively making the latter a 13-part story.

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

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