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Doctor Who Confidential (2005)
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Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.
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Matt SmithSelf
Karen GillanSelf
Russell ToveyNarrator
Arthur DarvillSelf
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Specials
24 episodes · First aired 2005-03-26 Special installments of the series.
E01
A New Dimension
2005-03-26 · 25 min
A special documentary made by the Doctor Who Confidential team. Aired immediately before the first episode, it covers the history of Doctor Who and the return of the series to our screens.
E02
The Ultimate Guide
2005-06-18 · 39 min
This bonus BBC1 documentary from the Confidential team precedes The Parting of the Ways, the final episode of Season 1 of the new series of Doctor Who. The Ultimate Guide takes the viewer behind the scenes of the new show, giving us access to the cast and crew and celebrating all the triumphs and tears.
E03
Backstage at Christmas
· 10 min
DVD Only.
A behind-the-scenes look at The Christmas Invasion.
E04
One Year On
2006-04-09 · 53 min
This one-hour special edition takes a retrospective journey through the last series of Doctor Who (2005).
E05
Music and Monsters
2006-12-25 · 59 min
This Christmas special goes behind the scenes of Doctor Who – A Celebration, a one-off concert featuring the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and staged at the Welsh Millennium Centre on 19 November 2006 in aid of Children In Need.
E06
Designs On Doctor Who
2006-12-26 · 30 min
A 30-minute special, created by the Confidential team, was shown as part of the BBC's arts' season, entitled "Designs On Doctor Who". It was narrated by Tom Baker.
E07
Time Crash Confidential
2007-11-16 · 7 min
Doctor Who Confidential for the Children in Need Special 2007 "Time Crash"
E08
Kylie Special
2007-12-25 · 16 min
This special Christmas episode follows the production team, writers and cast as they tackle the Titanic and welcome Kylie Minogue aboard as the Doctor's new companion, Astrid.
E09
The Journey So Far
2008-11-17 · 30 min
A special over-viewing the journey from Series One to Series Four, as a combination of previous Confidential episodes, into one episode
E10
Double the Doctor
2008-12-25 · 57 min
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2008 Christmas Special, "The Next Doctor".
Narrated by Anthony Head.
E11
At the Proms
2009-01-01 · 28 min
A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who at the Proms (2008)
E12
The Eleventh Doctor
2009-01-03 · 34 min
A special episode to announce the casting of the actor to play the Eleventh Doctor.
E13
Desert Storm
2009-04-11 · 57 min
The cast and crew travel to Dubai to film the Easter special and Confidential are there to capture every shot, scene and sandstorm. How do you get a double decker bus to the desert? How do you shoot a drama in horrendous weather conditions? And how do you match a vast Arabian landscape with the cold Cardiff winter? The answers are revealed.
E14
Is There Life On Mars?
2009-11-15 · 58 min
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Special, "The Waters Of Mars".
Narrated by Anthony Head.
E15
Lords and Masters
2009-12-25 · 57 min
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Christmas Special, "The End of Time Part One".
Narrated by Anthony Head.
E16
Allons-y!
2010-01-01 · 57 min
Doctor Who Confidential gets up close and personal with David Tennant as he contemplates his last days as the Doctor. On set for his final episode, his final scenes, his final words, the tenth Doctor's time has come to an end and Confidential is there to follow him every step of the way. Witnessing everything from his final showdown, his poignant goodbyes and, of course, his regeneration, this intimate account of TV history pulls out all the stops for the ultimate Doctor Who finale.
E17
Backstage at the Doctor Who Proms (2010)
2010-09-06 · 20 min
Doctor Who returns to the Proms with a new show hosted by stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill, featuring Murray Gold's music, behind-the-scenes access and a host of monsters.
E18
Day One - Doctor Who Christmas Special
2010-12-21
Doctor Who Confidential Red Button Special 2010 Part 1. Join a lucky fan who gets to explore the set during the production of A Christmas Carol!
E19
Day Two - Doctor Who Christmas Special
2010-12-22
Join Charlie for Day Two of his set visit for A Christmas Carol as he explores the TARDIS in this Doctor Who Confidential Red Button sneak peek.
E20
Day Three - Doctor Who Christmas Special
2010-12-23
Join Charlie on Day 3 of the 2010 Doctor Who Confidential Red Button specials, with his set visit to decorate the lunch trailer with some Christmas cheer.
E21
Day Four - Doctor Who Christmas Special
2010-12-24
Day 4 of the Red Button Doctor Who Confidential specials featuring Charlie McDonnell; this time, Charlie buys gifts for the cast and crew.
E22
Christmas Special 2010
2010-12-25 · 56 min
All the behind-the-scenes merriment of a good old-fashioned Doctor Who Christmas.
Meet the Doctor and his companions as they set Cardiff alight and go backstage with the stars of the Dickensian Christmas Special.
Michael Gambon talks of swapping his wizard's wand for a taste of the Doctor's time-travelling magic and Katherine Jenkins waxes lyrical about her acting debut. Plus interviews with Matt Smith, Michael Gambon, Katherine Jenkins and Steven Moffat.
E23
My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen
2011-04-23 · 13 min
An official CBBC tribute to the star that brings together friends, colleagues and archival footage from her 38 year association with Doctor Who – from being the Third Doctor’s companion right up to where she became the central character in her own successful spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures.
E24
The Night's Tale
2011-11-21 · 15 min
A special look into the making of the mini-episodes that show what goes on in the TARDIS when the Doctor isn't on a mission to save the world.
Series 1
13 episodes · First aired 2005-03-26 · ★ 7.0
E01
Bringing Back the Doctor
2005-03-26 · 28 min
A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. This episode looks at the inspiration behind Christopher Eccleston's Doctor.
E02
Aliens: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
2005-04-02 · 27 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. This episode celebrates the men who have made the monsters, the actors who have been inside the monsters and the doctors who have acted opposite monsters in over 40 years of rubber and robots.
E03
Tardis Tales
2005-04-09 · 28 min
A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. This episode celebrates the Doctor's ultimate mobile home - the blue police box known as the Tardis.
E04
I Get a Sidekick Out of You
2005-04-16 · 27 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. A look at the long line of feisty, sexy, screaming sidekicks who have joined hands with the Doctor for his intergalactic globe trotting.
E05
Why on Earth?
2005-04-23 · 28 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. A look at the Doctor's affinity with the human race and his ongoing battle to save the earth.
E06
The Daleks
2005-04-30 · 28 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. Trundling tanks of terror, armed with a sucker, a ray gun and a really bad attitude - it can only be the Daleks.
E07
The Dark Side
2005-05-07 · 28 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. Pegg himself plays the latest incarnation of evil to face the Doctor.
E08
Time Trouble
2005-05-14 · 28 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at the new series of Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. This edition looks at the trouble that time travel and messing with the past can cause, as Rose finds out to her cost.
E09
Special Effects
2005-05-21 · 28 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at the new series of Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. A look at the special effects, including Rose's suspension from a barrage balloon, a state of the art spaceship and CGI effects that put gas masks in a terrifying new light.
E10
Weird Science
2005-05-28 · 28 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at the new series of Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. A look at the strange science of Doctor Who, from the fantastical nanogenes to the technical gizmos and gadgets. Not forgetting, of course, the sonic screwdriver.
E11
Unsung Heroes and Violent Death
2005-06-04 · 28 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at the Doctor Who series, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. With no end of spectacular and grisly deaths to enjoy, this edition is a tribute to a whole host of unsung heroes who have laid down their lives in aid of the Doctor.
E12
The World of Who
2005-06-11 · 28 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look of Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. A journey from his ultimate fans to his ultimate foe.
E13
The Last Battle
2005-06-18 · 28 min
Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at the new series of Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. As the series reaches its dramatic conclusion, will the doctor survive the final battle of the great time war? As a fitting tribute, the programme relives the highs and lows of his time with Rose, and sees Christopher Eccleston take his final bow.
