"The Daleks' Master Plan" Documentary - Doctor Who

One of Doctor Who's longest ever serials is missing from the archive. A twelve-part epic, featuring The Doctors greatest enemy, The Daleks!
But the story behind the story is just as interesting. This is the making of The Daleks' Master Plan.
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[@BabelColour]

That is such an impressive piece of work. The only time I've ever sat and watched a 40 minute documentary on KZbin! Professional, informative, at times hilarious. Well done!

[@finnsempire5671]

BabelColour this makes the doctor and the brigadier friendship anniversary

[@Mandeley100]

As someone old enough to remember watching this serial when it was first broadcast (and being shocked by the demise of Sara Kingdom) I must congratulate you on an excellent and fascinating documentary. A masterful job which brought back some 50+ year old memories.

[@jackskellingtonsora]

It must have been something to see on tv. I just watched the reconstruction for the first time and now I desperately want the actual last episode back.

[@JAProductions494]

Imagine if all episodes of the Daleks Master Plan, Power of the Daleks and Evil of the Daleks were just sorta hanging around in Terry Nation’s loft 😂 I know that will never happen but I can dream 😊

[@J.R8765]

Probably are. I mean he is the creator of the Daleks so I just imagine the BBC give every Dalek episodes and he just put them in the loft because he didn't care

[@darkstardavros]

It's a nice thought but I doubt it. The Terry Nation Estate would have found them by now and would have probably released them to the public.

[@pauldonald4676]

And of course Terry Nation had nothing to do with Evil of the Daleks.

[@unleashed1237]

Evil of the private collectors

[@timothybarnett1006]

Really want the Daleks to have eyebrows over their dome lights so one could be raised when it turns around in response to 'It came from Uranus, I know it did'.at the start of the vid...

[@JoshSnares]

😂😂

[@Cowmoo83]

The most terrifying aspect BY FAR in this serial is how Mavik Chen writes. The Daleks are basically just a background threat compared to that.

[@azarothshadowsoul]

I had a friend in school who wrote like that, it weirded me out to say the least

[@TheDigitalApple]

Out of all the missing episodes of 60’s Who this is definitely one of the most heartbreaking. It’s Doctor Who’s Greek epic, all told in 12 episodes.

[@thoughtfulpug1333]

"A strange man kept telling me to take my clothes off" I did not know the Hartnell Era was able to get away with stuff like that.

[@penninefilms4714]

The current series of Doctor Who is 10 episodes long and this one serial from season 3 is 12 or 13 episodes long if you count Mission to the Unknown. I think this highlights the quality of what we get today, but also the massive work load the original team were under to make Doctor Who nearly all year round. So I hope one day this story arrives out of the mists of time or gets the animation treatment, so we can appreciate the epic adventure that is The Daleks Master Plan!

[@J.R8765]

Would you stand for one episode missing

[@DucksFor4]

Evil of the daleks would be cool because it’s a bit shorter and it has the dalek emperor in it

[@flaggerify]

Feast of Steven doesn't count. And perhaps not even Volcano. The story goes haywire after it. The War Games is a true epic.

[@Jordan3DS]

To be fair, the modern episodes of Who are twice as long as the classic ones, so 12 episodes then is 6 episodes now.

[@realnoahsimpson]

‘it came from Uranus - I know it did!’

[@seanjeffery7153]

Noah Aubrey Linus Sorensen What makes it even funnier was after Mavic Chen said the line the Black Dalek just turns around shoots him a look. 😂😂

[@uru47d73bxue]

Nice >:]

[@ShadowStoryteller]

Better then The Dark Side of The Moon...

[@SuperWolsey]

*laughs in French man*

[@sodajerkclassic]

I beg your pardon!

[@DalekPrimeProductions]

Man this making of would fit right on a full animation BBC 😉

[@McKayDarkwood]

My absolute favourite Dalek story. Fascinating documentary on the making of which included a number of things even I didn't know about! Very impressed.

[@BadHatHarry75]

It would be great if animated reconstructions of the missing episodes were made. There must be a high demand for it.

[@jamesattenbourgh]

There’s mission to the unknown at the very least.

[@FrankNFurter1000]

Random comment but I love the sound of the Daleks guns in this episode. Not just white noise hissing but like a clap of thunder. God bless the Radiophonic Workshop.

[@JoshSnares]

Yeah it’s good, hey?

[@Matthistory07]

Another beautifully made, incredibly well researched piece. Many thanks Josh. :)

[@owenrichards1418]

This is a brilliant overview of how this serial is made. I spat my tea out when you mentioned "Good thing for her that the BBC burnt the recordings".

[@agedwards63]

This was really well done I got a real feel for a serial that I’ll never see was like BRAVO

[@azarothshadowsoul]

I had the same feeling with the Power of the Daleks, I bought a magazine all about the missing episodes and I was just magnetized to that story

[@matthewduncan8523]

You can tell Mary Whitehouse didn’t even watch the story before complaining. Why is she complicating about daleks shouting kill and not the fact they literally showed a companions corpse floating about in space

[@ShamrockParticle]

Because corpses can't run around screaming synonyms to "exterminate "? 🤣 Silly joke. In seriousness, I agree that she probably hadn't (or had her focus elsewhere). Indeed, the scenes with the crazy guy holding Katarina hostage in the airlock are ones Mary didnt bother with and those would be far closer to any point she could make in terms of realist violence instead of words chanted by big shiny mechanisms that can simultaneously whisk an omelet while declogging a toilet. Now that's multitasking! 🤣

[@fadikhoory5350]

Mary Whitehouse should have gone to Australia, but I think she was scared of spiders. LOL.

[@josefserf1926]

This is what Josh Snares does best. Impressive delivery combined with concise presentation leaves him without any rivals. Loved the shot of studio 3.

[@j.j.neufeld3514]

Another -33c day in the cold wastes of Middle Canada made comfortable by such well-researched and deft presentation of this unknown (to me) chapter of my favourite narrative. Bravo Mr. Snares, Bravo!

[@thelandofthebears8170]

This is amazing it seems so professional

[@QueenStodge]

I would love to see this given an animated recreation, like what we have with The Power of the Daleks and The Faceless Ones.

[@jackpittorino]

I saw 2001: A Space Odyssey in 70mm on the big screen in 2018 and it was an experience I will never forget

[@SWDTeam]

Wow, I heard you were making this, but I never expected such a big long documentary. 42 minutes! Only ten minutes in so far but already impressed.

[@tomconnor8686]

Amazing documentary as usual. However, I didn't expect to see the Time Destructor I built at 35:15. Very surprised at that and was lovely to see. 😊

[@chrise7359]

I was just catching up on some DVD documentaries and lamenting a lack of dedicated documentary for this epic (it was covered briefly in The Gunfighters doco). Wiles seemed like a divisive figure, but did want to improve the standard of storytelling. Anyhow a very entertaining, fun and professional contribution Josh!

[@theloyalorderofclassictv5435]

I've heard a theory about why DMP #4 never made it back to the Film Library - It was accidentally returned to Enterprises with Tenth Planet #4 also used on that same episode - and TP #4 was still "on offer" for another year by ENT, and it was never held by the Film Library.

[@TaylorZanderFrancis]

I have a copy of the Episode 12 script when it was still called A Switch in Time. The script is closer to the Target novelisation than the broadcast episode, with the Doctor being present throughout

[@JAProductions494]

That comment about Terry Nation and Dennis Spooner creating impossible cliffhangers for the other one to figure out a solution to genuinely made my day 😊

[@LOOKLOOKLOOKAGAIN]

Excellent documentary - Masterplan = Masterpiece . Very absorbing, sharp witted, compiled, edited and briliantly insightful. Never knew about the Kubrick stuff - so a revelation and I have been a fan of classic who for over 30 years ! Thank you Mr Snares (again )🤗

[@HectorGonzalez-qx9nk]

I’m honestly surprised that a Dalek story would have missing episodes. I would think Terry Nation would’ve asked for copies considering he would want documentation of his characters being used along with the fact he had rights of first refusal to Dalek stories.

[@TheDigitalApple]

Guess it time to get a Tardis and sneakily write in his contracts that he should receive a copy of every Doctor Who Dalek story he either helped write or work on, under the condition they are not to be destroyed!

[@deuce5546]

You think this got the short end of the stick? Wait until you check out Power of the Daleks and Evil of the Daleks.

[@deuce5546]

You think this got the short end of the stick? Wait until you check out Power of the Daleks and Evil of the Daleks.

[@petefischer3820]

Thank you. One of my favorite stories. I can't help but wonder if actually getting the story back would be a disappointment. It seems to have aged better as an epic of the imagination.

[@MuchWhittering]

May Warden is of course better known for starring in the classic comedy short, Dinner For One. She's actually the 2nd oldest person to ever be in Doctor Who, having been born in 1891.

[@DanTheMan2150AD]

Can’t wait to hear about Graham Strong again. Fantastic work as usual Josh.

[@DoctorWhoAdventures]

Absolutely excellent! And now I'm even more gutted it's missing because it looks so good!!! D: But it was great to see original footage and recreations! Thank you so much for making this :D You've done a stellar job putting this together!!! :)

[@DarrenMHembrowCoach]

The noise of the time destructor gives me the creeps ...love it

[@lallancashire2201]

Great documentary, so good in fact that it would deserve to be included on the dvd/blu ray of this story - hopefully to be released some day even if partly animated. 👍

[@BB-it3ks]

Fantastic documentary! It’s so professionally done! The powers that be should get you to do dvd/blu-ray features!

[@phoebegardiner9819]

This is making me want to really rewatch the remaining episodes of The Daleks Masterplan, this fantastic!

[@stevenkranowski5141]

This long-time Whovian thanks you for some great stuff here. Of all the missing Who serials I want to see restored, animated or otherwise, the two missing Dalek serials (this one and "Evil of the Daleks") are definitely the ones I long for the most.

[@richevans3157]

As always well done Josh. I loved your version of the master plan as well! Keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@andrewmckinnon3211]

Awesome. Keep them coming Josh. Thanks!

[@realnoahsimpson]

I hope this serial is animated one day

[@tubewatanabe]

I reckon 2 releases - Mission to the Unknown plus eps 1-5, then 6, 8-12. Two '6 part' production blocks for the animation, and you can ditch the irrelevant (and the animated nightmare of) Feast of Steven. Which they'll include as a telesnap anyway.

[@chrisdavie8163]

Or they could just do a complete cut down of the whole story and cut down on the padding? It wouldn't please the completists, but it would please the rest.

[@JAProductions494]

Chris Davie I would hate that and so would most people. It’s well know for being 12 Parts plus people love the 10 Part War Games

[@SuperWolsey]

Only if its akin to Filmation animation

[@billsilver6429]

Absolutely amazing! Well done Josh.

[@theunknowneditor63]

Have we reached the place of perfection so soon? This was so great, you've really outdone yourself here josh.

[@josephdevlin7528]

Josh, an excellent documentary. Full of insights and information I have not heard before. Well made too. Looking forward to more. Thanks for this.

[@stimulusrespond]

Great work as always. Very pleasurable experience! Welcome back.

[@dblauveltify]

Brilliant, professional, gorgeous. Another wonderful Snares. I hope this gets the exposure it deserves!

[@kaw203]

Your documentaries are getting better and better. Amazing work

[@andrewireland9061]

Well researched, structured and produced- another excellent film by Josh Snares!

[@Kytori95]

I love this kind of content, please keep it coming!! - Would love to see this one returned and restored in the archive!

[@patrickfurlong4276]

Another fantastic video. I'd known a lot of the facts before but seeing them presented here was very well done and it was nice to see some photos I've never seen yet, like a few of the colour photos and the Visians. Keep up the good work.

[@lwheatley97]

Josh, this was an excellent documentary. I learned so much .

[@governorblack]

I dare say this is your best one yet! Excellent work!

[@nathandompke4654]

It’s is so well put together and is a worthy video for this amazing lost classic of Doctor Who.

[@doctorwhom8294]

This is absolutely AMAZING! I love all of these documentaries as they are so good and professional. I have also been enjoying your old reconstructions and they have given me a new love for these missing episodes. You really need to be hired by the BBC in some capacity either for the animation range or the collection Blu-ray's!

[@ianscales4347]

Thank you. That was very entertaining. I love the insertions of humour into it all. Sad though that so many episodes are still missing - watching this makes me realise just what we have all lost.

[@GlassesOfficial122]

Finally! I’ve waited for ages! Thanks Josh!

[@tonymichael4531]

Josh, Excellent work as always. Thank you.

[@bazaul]

What a marvellous thing you have created here. Stunning stuff.

[@KettleScot]

Hey Josh. Just wanted to say I really love your content. I LOVED your missing episodes documentary, and I always look forward to learning something from your videos. Keep it up, brother :)

[@DanTheMan2150AD]

Must have watched this about 5 times now. Just thanks for the amazing effort Josh.

[@marz_454]

IT NEEDS TO BE RETURNED INCLUDING THE MISSION TO THE UNKNOWN please phil...

[@shortangel333]

Thank You. This video kept me captivated for the last 42 minutes. Truly amazing and a real treat. Keep doing what you're doing, it's great.

[@bailey.mckinlay]

You’re absolutely brilliant, genuinely, thank you for all the quality content, literally cannot count how many boring days you’ve helped me through 😂

[@wonderboy76]

This was hugely impressive work - I was fascinated by the story you told. Thanks for putting this together - it's a commerical quality documentary that should appear on a official release.

[@SleepyLestatSF]

Well done Josh! You have a knack for correlating well tread history and making it into an interesting narrative!

[@davidbaker2138]

Amazing content from Josh, as usual. We're so lucky to have him making these great videos. I hope you're getting approaches from the right places :-)

[@JulesBurt]

Just re-watched this for a second time, absolutely superb Josh. You have to say it's a superb blueprint for future 'making of' videos. Hope to see these soon🙂

[@android65mar]

Excellent documentary, so well researched and put together, well done!

[@JRP90]

Great work as always, Josh - hopefully you will be able to do more of these in the future! :)

[@Kytori95]

I'm actually surprised how much surviving footage there is, it gives me hope that there are complete episodes out there somewhere!

[@J.R8765]

Given the fact that this has three episodes while Marco Polo has none, Daleks Master Plan had one copy sent out which was even aired while Marco Polo had a bunch of copies, anything could happen

[@TheJazNetwork]

Love this man! You smashed it! Can't wait to re-watch TDMP!

[@adamquinn8856]

I absolutely love your doctor who documentaries

[@user-nj1og6yb7v]

This is great. Thank you so much. When i was growing up near Cambridge i watched most of the Doctor Who episodes. Good to see ones i missed. Best regards from a Nation across the pond.

[@anthonyrobinson2964]

Great Work as always Josh! So much information, film, and pictures! I don't know how you do it. Keep on though always a good watch! BBC, Mark Gatiss, you should really hire Josh!

[@itZDegan]

Oh this was brilliant, Josh!

[@MarkClowes75]

This is brilliant, Josh!! Always been fascinated by this story and I love how you have brought it to life. I also like the steadier pace of your narration, it makes it easier for me to keep up with you ☺️ Hope you get to do some work for the BBC one day (if you haven't already had the call...)

[@AnthonyP73]

Josh your work is so impressive, especially since as you say elsewhere your fandom started in 2010! Meticulously researched and enjoyable.

[@casselsjoe]

Excellent as ever, Josh. Thanks for all the hard work. I agree with Hartnell about his magic ring being a weak resolution and it's interesting that he felt he ought to stand up for continuity. Go Bill!

[@TheRandomGuyTheFarNoGameCat]

Dude, I love your work so much!

[@nedkabinder]

Another great documentary about a much loved Doctor who story .thanks .Will be nice if further episodes surface or a animated version gets released

[@JulesBurt]

Great stuff Josh, good to see you back🙂

[@DarrenMHembrowCoach]

Best one yet. Amazing work

[@jodefawud1520]

I hope they bring this back to life through animation as it sounds amazing. Great content as always Josh 😁

[@servalan65]

Brilliant and insightful. Thank you!!

[@RiainRamblez]

It's here!! I've been hella looking forward to this

[@Solidsnakeprime501]

Fantastic documentary! Really interesting! I love masterplan! Also awesome to hear the voice of the Cyberplanner sneaking in there.

[@JarrodCook93]

Thank you for mentioning how Katarina's death was filmed because I had wondered about it.

[@Splongus_]

Blown away by the quality of this, you really need more subs diva!

[@jeffreywoosley960]

If I ever win the Powerball, I'll make sure to commission a full animated version of this one. I first listened to it in one marathon session while on a flight from Detroit to Germany and couldn't stop listening to it!

[@themastercrevasse]

This is beautiful. A really great piece of work you should be so proud of! X

[@JoshSnares]

Thank you!

[@timdailey2690]

Just watched the LC reconstruction for the first time. This is an excellent supplement!! I was introduced to Pertwee through McCoy episodes over 35 years ago here in the US. FF to 2021, I’m finally discovering the mysterious and lost Hartnell Troughton era serials. Excellent work!!!

[@dumbodick]

As always fantastic josh

[@CruciumGiger]

Great documentary, rally enjoyed the insights to the episodes.

[@johnleggett5054]

Brilliant! Well done Josh!

[@marky437]

Excellent!!! Very informative worth the wait :-) can't wait for the next video :-

[@scarlet1958uk]

Great research. A really interesting watch. Thank you

[@mauricehunt666]

Amazing work Josh.

[@TheatypicalLife]

Amazingly informative Josh. You've really outdone yourself here!

[@JoshSnares]

Thanks!

[@whovian59]

Excellent presentation as always, and so informative. Thank you, Josh. I wish the Beeb would make more use of your skills. XX