A monochrome screengrab showing three men. On the right is a middle-aged Asian man (Julian Sherrier as Dr James) dressed in a suit. To the left is a middle-aged white man (Stratford Johns as DCI Barlow) also in a suit. Behind them and in the centre of the images is a young white uniformed police constable.

Just watched a 1962 episode of Z Cars and was pleased to learn from the credits that Dr James was played by Julian Sherrier, more commonly known around these parts as seaweed-head alien Zephon in The Daleks’ Master Plan. Here he is (on the right) in less futuristic guise.

Possibly the most interesting OST of 60s Doctor Who… and I’m a Dudley Simpson fiend!

Check out the first of my guides to Tristram Cary’s music for The Daleks’ Master Plan on YouTube.

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A monochrome image from newsprint. A photograph shows William Hartnell as Dr Who and Carole Ann Ford as Susan being menaced by a Dalek while manacled to a wall, from ‘Doctor Who’. Below, text publicises the episode called ‘The Rescue’.

Look at this gorgeous photo from The Daleks used in the Radio Times. I haven’t seen the original of the image so I assume it’s long lost and this is the only version we have, which is a shame.

My guest, Anthony Clark, not only knew Gerry and provided the archive interview, he was also around for the production of some props…

If anyone sees any spare TV Movie BFI tickets going please do let me know, fell victim of the awful queueing system as per usual.

This is a wonderful listen, what a treat! Go and listen now.

🚨NEW EPISODE! 🚨

A conversation with friend of Gerry Davis, Anthony Clark, including a never before published interview with Gerry Davis himself!

The archive interview has him sharing his memories of The Highlanders and The Moonbase. What a treat!

Shares are much appreciated x

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Z Cars - Invisible Enemy by Troy Kennedy Martin (17th April 1962). Jock and Fancy investigate what appears to be a simple burglary - but things quickly become more complicated.

Several identical copies of the book The Black Archive: The Daleks by Oliver Wake.

This is an exciting day for me. My book has arrived! I hope it's arriving with a few of you too.

Go and follow Tim you lot, and then go and listen to his excellent pod!

Mine is here! Looking forward to giving it a read

Not Treasure Hunters

Several online articles have appeared, in which the author’s say Film is Fabulous! are ‘tracking down’ missing episodes of Doctor Who and other lost media.

The team ARE NOT treasure hunting for missing episodes of television.

Figure News!

Character Options announce their 2026 Vortex range:

Cybermen (July)
Fifteenth Doctor set (August)
Fourth Doctor set (September)
Season Seven set (October)
Wirrn set (November)

Each with a Yeti part to collect and build. Sign up for news:
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That feels like more of a "Patreon perk" offering

Now up on the Patreon, a conversation with the brilliant Neil Lambess. Missing episode memories, locating The Lion and manifesting The Macra Terror. An absolute favourite interview. Come and join us! 🦁🦀🇳🇿

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New on my blog, just for fun: everything I know and don't know about episode 4 of The Daleks' Masterplan: The Traitors.

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Just imagine. 2 previously lost episodes from one of the great classics of the #DoctorWho canon returned. Join @themindrobber.bsky.social, @gswrites.bsky.social, @mrpaulmorris.bsky.social & @richardjsmith.bsky.social for our thoughts on The Nightmare Begins.
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Here’s the Polyphase avitron my dad mentions building in our new podcast!

Manchester Doctor Who Event

Film is Fabulous! will screen three Doctor Who episodes at HOME Manchester on Saturday, 23rd May 2026. The event will offer fans the chance to see the first three episodes of “The Daleks’ Master Plan”, two of which were recently recovered.

I believe Inspector Morse has Troughton, Eccleston and Trevor Martin at one point or another, if that meets the criteria.

Have ordered this, you should too!

Rymill and Son's Doctor Who Emporium Performing Arts Podcast · Somewhere, not marked on any map, nor listed in any directory, stands Rymill & Son’s Doctor Who Emporium. A shop of sorts. Though if you arrive expecting to buy something, yo...

My dad wanted an outlet to talk about his memories & projects, so we did a podcast! Relaxed chat & nostalgic meandering. If you wouldn’t mind giving it a nice rating and review, it would make him so pleased. 🙏

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In Praise of… Lizan and Roald The recent recovery of two episodes of The Daleks’ Master Plan has given us fans of old-school Doctor Who plenty to get excited about.

New on my #DoctorWho blog today, I celebrate the characters Lizan and Roald from The Nightmare Begins, and briefly analyse their role in the episode:

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How missing episodes were found

Archive legend, and Film is Fabulous! trustee, Sue Malden, was recently interviewed by the Doctor Who Brand Team about recovering missing episodes of ‘The Daleks’ Master Plan’.

Spotted that as well. What's the point? It's a lovely scan that's been done, and as you say it's 60+ year old telly at (less than, strictly speaking!) 405 lines of resolution. It's never going to look like Game of Thrones

Cover of blood heat which has Silurian rising a t rex.

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

Neil Cameron joins Anthony & Alasdair in discussing Blood Heat - the first solo Doctor Who novel by Jim Mortimore.

Have a listen on your podcasting app, or below 👇

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If anyone sees any spare TV Movie BFI tickets going please do let me know, fell victim of the awful queueing system as per usual.

The ORIGINAL Daleks' Masterplan - How Much of Terry Nation's First Draft Made it to Screen? YouTube video by Dalek 63•88

NEW VIDEO!!!! 🧂

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Celebration at Riverside Studios

The Film is Fabulous! team would like to thank everyone who came to the event at Riverside Studios in London on Saturday, 4th April, to celebrate the return of the two episodes of ‘The Daleks’ Master Plan’.

Beaus brought nibbles, Sentreal did dessert