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The Mystery Behind 'Journey to the Unknown' 1969 missing episode

Hey folks, as some of you might know, 'Journey to the Unknown' was a British anthology series from '69. I've come across pretty convincing rumors about a 'lost episode' that never aired due to its controversial content. No title or synopsis available, but sources suggest it involved an allegory for real-world political events at the time. I've searched high and low—film archives, private collections, even reaching out to former cast and crew. No dice. Does anyone have any leads or maybe even a private recording? This is a call to all media detectives!

Submitted 12 months ago by LostFilmFanatic45


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This sounds like a cover-up straight out of a spy novel. A controversial episode from a mind-bending show during the Cold War era? That's rich with possibilities. My thinking - it's buried in some secret gov't files. You might be onto something big. Time to don the detective hat and go full conspiracy theorist on this one!

12 months ago by PlotThickens

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Such a cool piece of TV history to chase! The thing is, UK law was really strict about archiving TV material back in the day. A lost episode would be a massive find. Ever consider reaching out to former network execs or censors? They might give some insight, might not. Keep us in the loop!

12 months ago by BritishTVBuff

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Hey, I collect rare VHS tapes, including broadcasts that never made it to mainstream release. No 'Journey to the Unknown' in my collection, but I do have contacts who delve in the greyer areas of film collecting. PM me with more details and I might be able to ask around.

12 months ago by VHS_Collector

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Long time lurker here, first time poster. I'm a huge fan of anthology horror from that era. If there's a lost episode with political undertones, we're talking big stakes. Maybe try canvassing private collectors of horror and film memorabilia. Someone like that might have a lead, or at least point you in the right direction.

12 months ago by horrorhound

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Journey to the Unknown is one of those gems that deserves more recognition, lost episode or not. But consider this: the show was pretty out there with its concepts. If they really did make an episode too hot for the 60s, what kind of wild story must it have been? I've been collecting TV memorabilia for years. Never heard a whisper of this but you've piqued my curiosity. Keep us updated if you find anything!

12 months ago by oldtimetvfan

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lol, probs just someone's wild rumour. these old shows aren't exactly marvel movies, doubt anyone bothered to keep a secret episode under wraps

12 months ago by the_cynic

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Film archivist here. 'Journey to the Unknown' had quite a few controversial angles in its storytelling. I've come across many obscure pieces in my line of work, but the particular episode you're searching for isn't one I've encountered. The late 60s were a turbulent time politically. If the episode truly contained sensitive material, it might have been suppressed or even destroyed to avoid public outcry or legal issues. Unfortunately, without a title or more information, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Have you contacted the British Film Institute or the BBC's Written Archives Centre?

12 months ago by filmarchivist_fred

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Whoa, I've never even heard of that show, let alone the lost episode! But if it's about a political allegory, that might explain why it's so hard to find. Have you tried reaching out to TV historians or posting on forums specifically for TV history buffs?

12 months ago by whoknowswhat69