A day before they are shown on BBC iPlayer, Doctor Who Magazine 628 will preview two First Doctor episodes not seen since they aired in the 1960s. The Nightmare Begins and Devil’s Planet, episodes previously thought lost from from the 1965 Doctor Who serial The Daleks’ Master Plan, will stream on iPlayer from 6am on Friday, 3 April.
This month’s Dalek-heavy issue will include a bonus mini-mag in a reunion with Turlough and return to Trion with a comic story written by Pete McTighe; Destination: Daleks, a continuation of the Fifth Doctor and Tegan story performed by Peter Davison, Janet Fielding and Mark Strickson on the Doctor Who Season 21 Collection.
Subscribers to the issue will also receive a free audio drama download Dalek Soul starring Peter Davison — plus a discount offer on other releases.
Also in DWM 628:
• The Fifteenth Doctor and Mel continue to battle the Daleks in the comic strip Corruption of the Daleks
• Producer David Richarson discusses how early ideas came together and scripts were commissioned in the making of the Big Finish audio range Rutans vs Sontarans from start to finish
• In advance of the 4K release of the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie, an interview with Malcolm Dane, who played Grace Holloway’s boyfriend Brian
• Actor Karen Clegg shares her memories of playing Sarn in the Seventh Doctor’s debut Time and the Rani
• Phil Robinson discusses the Sea Devils he has sculpted for the Collection Blu-rays – including on the recent Season 21 box set – plus his work for toy manufacturer Dapol and on episodes of Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who
• An interview with Al Dewar, the man behind Character Options long-running range of action figures
• Beyond his appearance in 2023 Special The Giggle, discover Stooky Bill’s connections to the world of Doctor Who
• A look at the work of Star Cutouts and their impressive range of life-size standees of Doctors, companions and monsters
• Celebrate Easter with a look back at Doctor Who-themed Easter Eggs
• Facts are unearthed about the early Second Doctor escapade The Underwater Menace
• Back to 1977 – Have you had your Weetabix? We look at their fondly remembered Doctor Who promotion
Regular features:
• Gallifrey Guardian – the latest news including David Tennant’s return as the Tenth Doctor on audio
• Reviews – featuring a review of the Collection: Season 21 Blu-ray boxset
• Other Worlds – the essential guide to new stories in the Doctor Who expanded universe
• Prizes to be won
Doctor Who Magazine 628 is available from Thursday 2 April at Panini and news outlets priced £10.99 (UK). Also available as a digital edition from Pocketmags priced £9.99.