Incredibly, 95 episodes of "Doctor Who" were once deleted from the archives and seemingly lost forever, but some of them have since been recovered - and Whovians can watch stream them right now.
Here's how to watch "Lost Doctor Who" online from anywhere with this VPN — and potentially for free.
The 2026 "Lost Doctor Who" episodes are available to watch now in the U.K., U.S. and beyond.
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Thankfully, through an incredible combined effort from restoration groups, devoted fans, and the BBC, a handful of the episodes are back. In fact, two episodes from the 'Daleks' Master Plan' arc were recovered as recently as March 2026.
The first two episodes are from season 3: "The Nightmare Begins" (The TARDIS lands on the planet Kembel) and "Devil's Planet" (the Doctor and his friends escape Kembel in Mavic Chen's ship but the Daleks give chase).
Excited to see these new additions to the Who archive? Here's how you can watch "Lost Doctor Who" episodes online and from anywhere.
How to watch "Lost Doctor Who" for FREE
How to watch "Lost Doctor Who" from anywhere
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Lost Doctor Who" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in the U.K. and watch iPlayer for free, as if you were back home.
Not all VPNs works for this – but NordVPN does (we use it daily) and you can get an exclusive offer below:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Lost Doctor Who" online and on-demand. You can also access the entire "Doctor Who" archive, including many rare episodes – plus the new stuff.
How to watch "Lost Doctor Who" around the world
How to watch "Lost Doctor Who" in the USA
In the U.S., "Lost Doctor Who" episodes are available on Britbox, including those two new episodes from the 1960s, titled 'The Nightmare Begins' and 'Devil's Planet.'
U.K. resident visiting America? NordVPN can unlock your stream so you can watch all the episodes for free on BBC iPlayer right now.
How to watch "Doctor Who" lost episodes in Canada
In Canada, "Lost Doctor Who" episodes are available to watch now on Britbox.
However, Brits in Canada can use NordVPN to watch all episodes now on BBC iPlayer from anywhere.
Where to watch "Lost Doctor Who" eps in Australia
"Lost Doctor Who" is available in Australia on Britbox.
Remember, If you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under you can catch the show on your usual domestic streamer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
"Lost Doctor Who" - Episode guide
Here are the plot details for the two new episodes of "Lost Doctor Who" which were recently recovered:
S03 Episode 05: "The Nightmare Begins" - 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.
S03 Episode 07: "Devil's Planet" - 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.
"Lost Doctor Who" - Cast
William Hartnell as The Doctor
Patrick Troughton as The Doctor
Frazer Hines as Jamie McCrimmon
Wendy Padbury as Zoe Heriot
Michael Craze as Ben Jackson
Anneke Wills as Polly Wright
Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
Carole Ann Ford as Susan Foreman
William Russell as Ian Chesterton
Jacqueline Hill as Barbara Wright
Maureen O'Brien as Vicki
Peter Purves as Steven Taylor
Deborah Watling as Victoria Waterfield
How were the old "Doctor Who" episodes 'lost'?
At the time, viewers were enthralled by the concept of regeneration, but for many years, it really was a case of having to be there to believe it. The BBC deleted a big chunk of their old shows to free up space in the archives, not considering the fact that any of this content would be useful in the future. Seasons 3, 4, and 5 of "Doctor Who" were affected, leaving fans unable to see where it all began for this venerable hero.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "The Other Bennet Sister", "The Apprentice", "Peaky Blinders", "The Young Offenders", "Doctor Foster", and "Inside No. 9".
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