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.
Cast: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Russell Tovey
13 episodes
1. Bringing Back the DoctorA 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.PGCC28minMar 26, 2005
2. Aliens: the Good, the Bad and the UglySimon 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.PGCC27minApr 2, 2005
3. Tardis TalesA behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. This episode celebrates the Doctor's ultimate mobile home - the blue police box known as the Tardis.PGCC28minApr 9, 2005
4. I Get a Sidekick Out of YouSimon 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.PGCC27minApr 16, 2005
5. Why on Earth?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.PGCC28minApr 23, 2005
6. The DaleksSimon 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.PGCC28minApr 30, 2005
7. The Dark SideSimon 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.PGCC28minMay 7, 2005
8. Time TroubleSimon 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.PGCC28minMay 14, 2005
9. Special EffectsSimon 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.PGCC28minMay 21, 2005
10. Weird ScienceSimon 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.PGCC28minMay 28, 2005
11. Unsung Heroes and Violent DeathSimon 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.PGCC28minJun 4, 2005
12. The World of WhoSimon 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.PGCC28minJun 11, 2005
13. The Last BattleSimon 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.PGCC28minJun 18, 2005
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Doctor Who Confidential
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Gillane Seaborne, Russell T Davies
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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