Doctor Who unfinished episodes abandoned due to BBC strike

A new BBC Sounds documentary, ‘Doctor Who: Lost in Cambridge’, explores the history of the unfinished ‘Shada’ episodes. Written by Douglas Adams and featuring Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor, the storyline was intended to conclude the show’s 17th series.

Production took place in Cambridge, but the episodes were ultimately abandoned because studio scenes could not be completed due to strike action at the BBC. The unfinished nature of the production turned the story into a long-standing legend among fans.