Doctor Who: Top 10 missing stories we want to see completed

Across streaming services and physical media, there are many great Doctor Who stories to watch - but there are also many great stories that are incomplete or even entirely missing. Here are the top 10 missing stories that we'd love to be able to watch.
We look back on the missing episodes of Doctor Who, and select the top ten stories that we want to see restored in full.
We look back on the missing episodes of Doctor Who, and select the top ten stories that we want to see restored in full. / BBC
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DW_CL_0164_Barbara, Ian and First Doctor in The Keys of Marinus
Barbara, Ian and the First Doctor had many historical adventures together - including the partially missing serial The Crusades. / BBC

8. The Crusade - Episodes 2 and 4

On the plus side, two of the four episodes of The Crusade survive, so this is one incomplete serial that we have a strong idea of. Of course, having seen those surviving episodes, it only further highlights how disappointing it is that we're unable to watch the other half.

Like many of the best historical stories, the production is strong and convincingly brings the historical period to life. We're also given a story that's high on drama, as the serial focuses on the English crusaders as much as on the Saracens, and the audience is given many excellent performances throughout.

Julian Glover's performance as King Richard is definitely a real highlight, as he completely throws himself into the role. But honestly, that's true of everyone in this story. Throw in a script that's filled with not just war but also tragedy, with both opposing rulers making plans for peace - plans that are doomed to fail - and you've got yourself a really solid story.

A surprisingly effective reconstruction of the remaining episodes was included on the Blu-ray box set for Season 2. But as good as it is, it only highlights further how much of a shame it is that the story is incomplete.