Doctor Who Confidential
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation 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. Described as focusing on the human element of the series, Confidential features behind-the-scenes footage on the making of Doctor Who through clips and interviews with the cast, production crew and other people, including those who have participated in the television series over the years of its existence. Each episode deals with a different topic, and in most cases refers to the Doctor Who episode that preceded it. There have also been two episodes of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast apart from the showing of Doctor Who episodes: in November 2006 an edition subtitled "Music and Monsters" was produced going behind the scenes of a televised concert of soundtrack music produced as part of that year's Children in Need appeal, and on 3 January 2009, a special edition was broadcast to announce the actor chosen to play the Eleventh Doctor.
Seasons
1. Bringing Back the Doctor
Air Date: 2005-03-26
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.
2. Aliens: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Air Date: 2005-04-02
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.
3. Tardis Tales
Air Date: 2005-04-09
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.
4. I Get a Sidekick Out of You
Air Date: 2005-04-16
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.
5. Why on Earth?
Air Date: 2005-04-23
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.
6. The Daleks
Air Date: 2005-04-30
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.
7. The Dark Side
Air Date: 2005-05-07
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.
8. Time Trouble
Air Date: 2005-05-14
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.
9. Special Effects
Air Date: 2005-05-21
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.
10. Weird Science
Air Date: 2005-05-28
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.
11. Unsung Heroes and Violent Death
Air Date: 2005-06-04
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.
12. The World of Who
Air Date: 2005-06-11
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.
13. The Last Battle
Air Date: 2005-06-18
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.
1. New New Doctor
Air Date: 2006-04-15
Behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. David Tennant has taken on the Time Lord's mantle, becoming the tenth Doctor. We learn all about his regeneration at the end of series one and follow him as he chooses his outfit in The Christmas Invasion. We then join the Doctor and Rose on their first together adventure together on New Earth and share in the waterlogged wonder of the unforgettable lift shaft sequence, where David and Billie receive a good old soaking.
2. Fear Factor
Air Date: 2006-04-22
Behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. How state-of-the-art CGI creates one of the Doctor's hairiest and scariest monsters, plus a look at his bone-chilling fight with the Sycorax leader.
3. Friends Reunited
Air Date: 2006-04-29
Behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. The return of two Doctor Who favourites - Sarah Jane Smith and K9. Featuring interviews with David Tennant, Anthony Head and Elisabeth Sladen.
4. Script to Screen
Air Date: 2006-05-06
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. Featuring a look at every stage of the creative path, from the words on the page to the images on the screen.
5. Cybermen
Air Date: 2006-05-13
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. The mean, metal monsters are back. Get an exclusive chance to see all the backstage footage of their spine-chilling comeback.
6. From Zero to Hero
Air Date: 2006-05-20
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. Through backstage footage and exclusive interviews with actor Noel Clarke, we relive the journey of a lifetime through the eyes of Mickey Smith. His travels with the Doctor and his relationship with Rose have been literally out of this world.
7. The Writer's Tale
Air Date: 2006-05-27
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. Writer Russell T Davies unveils the secrets behind creating a 21st century Doctor Who, and Mark Gatiss explains his personal journey from the dawning to the delivery of The Idiot's Lantern.
8. You've Got the Look
Air Date: 2006-06-03
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. With the Doctor and Rose having visited an array of different ages and eras, there's a look at the varied and contrasting locations and looks of this series - from the dark and moody moors of Tooth and Claw, to the pristine hospital of New Earth, the deadly art deco days and nights on Rise of the Cybermen, to the creepy coronation of The Idiot's Lantern.
9. Religion, Myths and Legends
Air Date: 2006-06-10
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. This edition looks at what the Doctor, a man who has been mistaken for God, surrounded by religion and witnessed the occult, actually believes in.
10. The New World of Dr Who
Air Date: 2006-06-17
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. This edition looks at the new range of technology associated with the series, from downloadable TARDISodes on mobile phones to interactive TV games. Featuring exclusive interviews with Peter Kay and Billie Piper, it shows the lighter side of time travel, while the global and technical growth of the Doctor Who phenomena is simply out of this world.
11. The Fright Stuff
Air Date: 2006-06-24
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. A look back at how Doctor Who has frightened households across the land for the past 40 years. The Doctors may have changed, but whether his adventures have been set in the creepy black and white of the 1960s or the glorious colour of 21st century, the mechanics of fear have always been the same.
12. Welcome to Torchwood
Air Date: 2006-07-01
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who, and featuring exciting back stage glimpses of screen tests and tone meetings. With the Doctor and Rose finally coming face to face with Torchwood HQ, there is no better time to look at how this forthcoming series is being created and conceived. Dark in tone and adult in nature, the return of Captain Jack and his Torchwood accomplices are sure to attract massive attention when it airs this autumn.
13. Finale
Air Date: 2006-07-08
Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. Wrapping up the series with a look back, as Rose and the Doctor have been pitted against the best and the worst the universe has to offer - from Clockwork Droids to Krillitanes and from Werewolves to the Wire.
1. Meet Martha Jones
Air Date: 2007-03-31
Behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. The Doctor has a new companion, Martha Jones. By sheer courage and determination, she has wowed the Time Lord and been offered a place on board the Tardis. Featuring exclusive footage from the third series and interviews with Freema Agyeman, who plays Martha, David Tennant and head writer Russell T Davies, the programme examines the development of Martha's character and the huge interest behind the casting of the new companion.
2. Stage Fright
Air Date: 2007-04-07
Behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. The production team recreated some of the most breathtaking scenes to date as Martha's first trip in the Tardis takes her to Elizabethan England to meet William Shakespeare. With extensive footage both in the studio and on location through the long nights at London's Globe Theatre, this episode of Confidential highlights how this visual feast was created.
3. Are We There Yet?
Air Date: 2007-04-14
Behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. There's a report from the green screen studios to witness how some of this series' most complicated action sequences were shot. Set in New New York, far in the future with endless space-age motorways and plentiful CGI, the filming of Gridlock was a big challenge for all involved. Plus, how guest star Ardal O'Hanlon was transformed into his character Brannigan and chats with David Tennant, Freema Agyeman and head writer Russell T Davies.
4. A New York Story
Air Date: 2007-04-21
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who episodes. Daleks in Manhattan is set in New York in the 1930s and writer Helen Raynor goes Stateside to capture some inspiration by looking out at Manhattan, walking through Central Park, and seeing exactly how people lived in tenement buildings in the 30s.
5. Making Manhattan
Air Date: 2007-04-28
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. There's a trip to to Manhattan to find out how to recreate 1930s New York in the heart of south Wales. The producer and director of episodes four and five visit the New York locations they plan to reproduce and the visual effects supervisor shows what they need to make Manhattan in Cardiff.
6. Monsters Inc
Air Date: 2007-05-05
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. An episode just wouldn't be the same without a monster, but the creation of such a beast is never easy, especially when it's purely computer- generated. There's a look at some of the prosthetic and CGI monsters created since the series returned in 2005 and an interview with guest star Mark Gatiss.
7. Space Craft
Air Date: 2007-05-19
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. There's access to the programme's art department and a tour of the mind-blowing spaceship sets and locations. Plus, a journey back in time to look at some of the best spaceship designs of the past five decades. Guest star Michelle Collins discusses her role as the ship's captain, and how she felt performing stunts on her very first day on set.
8. Alter Ego
Air Date: 2007-05-26
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. There's a trip to Manhattan to find out how to recreate 1930s New York in the heart of south Wales. The producer and director of episodes four and five visit the New York locations they plan to reproduce and the visual effects supervisor shows what they need to make Manhattan in Cardiff.
9. Bad Blood
Air Date: 2007-06-02
With the Family of Blood breathing down the neck of the Doctor's alter ego, time is running out for John Smith. There's a glimpse of a life more ordinary (for the Doctor) as well as a vision of the dark future ahead. The complexities of filming the episode are revealed, as well as the logistics behind the explosive ending. Features interviews with head writer Russell T Davies and Freema Aygeman on one of her toughest assignments yet.
10. Do You Remember The First Time?
Air Date: 2007-06-09
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. David Tennant directs his very own edition, given complete control to film his personal account of the making of Doctor Who and to take a nostalgic voyage of discovery to find out the secret behind the programme's success.
11. 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello
Air Date: 2007-06-16
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. After being left alone by the Doctor and Rose in series one, Captain Jack Harkness returns and there's an interview with the actor who plays him, John Barrowman.
12. The Saxon Mystery
Air Date: 2007-06-23
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. It's back to earth with a bump for the Doctor and his companions as they come face to face with the infamous Mr Saxon, brought to life by actor John Simm. The team use a number of locations to bring his story to life and Simm discusses how he prepared for the role.
13. The Valiant Quest
Air Date: 2007-06-30
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. Two enemies square up for a battle of valiant proportions in the series finale, and there are interviews with David Tennant, John Simm, Freema Agyeman, Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner and Phil Collinson.
1. A Noble Return
Air Date: 2008-04-05
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. Catherine Tate returns as the unstoppable Donna Noble. In her search for The Doctor, Donna finds herself face-to-face with the mighty Miss Foster and a larger-than-life threat against mankind. With the tension rising, the programme gets up close and personal with the Doctor's latest companion from her first days on set through to her battle against an army of sinister Adipose. Features interviews with Tate, David Tennant and Sarah Lancashire.
2. The Italian Job
Air Date: 2008-04-12
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. There's a trip to Rome to witness the making of the Doctor's latest volcanic voyage. Filming at the famous Cinecitta Studios, the production team face an Italian job of colossal proportions, while David Tennant heads up Pompeii and climbs Mount Vesuvius.
3. Oods and Ends
Air Date: 2008-04-19
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. There's a trip to the Ood Sphere to witness the return of the mysterious Ood to the world of the Doctor, and a look at the various methods which go into making an Ood. Plus, how a quarry in Wales in the middle of summer gets turned into a winter wonderland, and David Tennant gets turned into an all-action hero to escape a mechanical menace. Featuring interviews with Tennant, Catherine Tate, and writer Russell T Davies.
4. Send in the Clones
Air Date: 2008-04-26
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. Former companion Martha Jones is back and the Earth is under threat from an arch-enemy. From location, there's all the backstage action from the Doctor's latest gripping adventure. As confusion abounds, the Time Lord, Donna and Martha join forces in a battle to save the human race. Featuring interviews with David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Freema Agyeman and Russell T Davies.
5. Sontar-Ha!
Air Date: 2008-05-03
For the first time in over 20 years, the Sontarans are back as Confidential explores the return of the ultimate warrior race. We speak to David Tennant and Colin Baker and go behind the scenes to look at the explosive Sontaran Invasion against U.N.I.T. forces.
6. Sins of the Fathers
Air Date: 2008-05-10
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. There's a new kid on the block and the Doctor isn't impressed, as his daughter Jenny bounds into view, and a look back through the Doctor's generation time line to find out why two Doctors can sometimes be better than one. Featuring interviews with David Tennant, Peter Davison, Georgia Moffett and Russell T Davies.
7. Nemesis
Air Date: 2008-05-17
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. The Doctor and Donna travel back to the 1920s and enjoy an unexpected encounter with Agatha Christie. All is well until the party reveals an unwanted guest with a sting in its tail. We find out exactly what goes into creating a classic murder mystery, what it's like behind the scenes with such a big ensemble cast and discover the mysterious events surrounding the real Agatha Christie. Features interviews with David Tennant and Fenella Woolgar.
8. Shadow Play
Air Date: 2008-05-31
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. The Doctor and Donna are on the set of the eerie Library Planet to confront the monsters of the dark, the vicious Vashta Nerada. There's a look at how these shadowy creatures are created, how a disused library in Swansea became the setting for all the universe's books, how the effects boys and crew take it in turns to fire books in the general direction of David Tennant and how writer Steven Moffat has contributed to the series.
9. River Runs Deep
Air Date: 2008-06-07
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. Alex Kingston talks about her role as time-travelling archaeologist River Song, the sinister world of the library is explored and there's a feature on the mysterious Dr Moon and Donna's adventures away from the Doctor. Writer Russell T Davies discusses the programme's mythology and renewed success.
10. Look Who's Talking
Air Date: 2008-06-14
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. The travelling Timelord swaps his TARDIS for alternative transport, the secrets behind things that go bump in the night are revealed and there's a look at how the sound team put together the complicated soundscape of the programme. Featuring exclusive interviews with David Tennant, Russell T Davies, Lesley Sharp, David Troughton, Lindsey Coulson, Daniel Ryan and Colin Morgan.
11. Here Come the Girls
Air Date: 2008-06-21
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. The world is in crisis and there's only one person who can save it, but it's not who you might think. Witness the world without the Doctor, travels backstage with the TARDIS, and takes a stroll down the exotic Shan Shen Alley. There is also the return of an old friend to the show in the shape of Rose Tyler. Featuring an exclusive interview with Billie Piper and contributions from Catherine Tate, David Tennant and Russell T Davies.
12. Friends and Foe
Air Date: 2008-06-28
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. With The Doctor's oldest adversaries back and badder than ever, a look inside the dark and deadly world of the Daleks. From their creation 45 years ago to their latest incarnation, the lid is lifted on TV's most popular aliens. Learn what first inspired the iconic Dalek design, see how they are brought so terrifyingly to life, and discover just what Daleks get up to between takes when they're not conquering the universe. With exclusive interviews from David Tennant, Russell T Davies, director Graeme Harper, art director Ed Thomas and original Dalek designer Ray Cusick, plus, as all the different Doctor Who worlds collide, the biggest ever collection of companions are quizzed on what it's been like teaming up to take on the evil exterminators.
13. The End of an Era
Air Date: 2008-07-05
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. It's the nail-biting finale to series four and the Doctor's arch enemy brings the universe to the brink of extinction. Featuring highlights from the climactic battle in the Crucible and interviews with David Tennant, Billie Piper, Catherine Tate, Freema Agyeman, Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner and Phil Collinson, as they reflect on the highs and lows of the two companions' amazing journey through the series.
1. Call Me the Doctor
Air Date: 2010-04-03
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who, capturing all the backstage treats from Matt Smith's first action-packed episode and giving a real 'getting to know you' taster of life as The Doctor. There's a Cribs-style tour of the TARDIS with Matt and production designer Edward Thomas, a glimpse of the episode 1 read-through and an insight into life on set as the nation's favourite Time Lord. Narrated by Alex Price and featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat.
2. All about the Girl
Air Date: 2010-04-10
An in-depth look at new companion Amy Pond and her adventures with the Doctor onboard the sinister Starship UK. Find out just what makes the sinister smilers tick and get right in the thick of the action with actress Karen Gillan. Also, the show goes behind the mask to explore the secret of Liz Ten as Oscar-nominated actress Sophie Okenedo talks about creating this extraordinary character. Narrated by Alex Price and featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Sophie Okenedo.
3. War Games
Air Date: 2010-04-17
There's the paint job to end all paint jobs as the Daleks come storming back on to British TV. Writer Mark Gatiss meets the curator of the Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill museum to see what the conditions were like at the epicentre of the British war effort. Backstage, Ian McNeice captures the essence of Winston Churchill on the screen and we find out how Mark went about writing the man behind the myth. Narrated by Alex Price and featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Mark Gatiss and Ian McNeice.
4. Eyes Wide Open
Air Date: 2010-04-24
Alex Kingston, who plays River Song, talks about the highs and lows of being suspended on wires, and there's a look back with cast and crew at the Doctor and River Song's relationship so far. The Weeping Angels get a makeover for their long-awaited comeback and Matt Smith is photographed, scanned and 'rotoscoped' for the new online Doctor Who Adventure Games. Narrated by Alex Price and featuring interviews with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.
5. Blinded by the Light
Air Date: 2010-05-01
Actress Karen Gillan tells how the 'Crack in Time' series story arc fits into this episode, while writer Steven Moffat describes how the very first crack in time was actually in his son's bedroom wall. As we prepare to say goodbye (for now) to River Song, the cast and crew examine the character's shady story so far and speculate about her possibly even shadier future, while Gillan gives a guided tour to Amy Pond's bedroom. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Alex Kingston.
6. Death in Venice
Air Date: 2010-05-08
The cast and crew get a trip abroad. But not to Venice, because as episode writer Toby Whithouse explains, modern day Venice doesn't really look like 16th century Venice anymore. Instead the episode is shot in Trogir, a small medieval town in Croatia that is the spitting image of 16th century Venice. However, Matt Smith and Toby Whithouse do take a trip to Venice and meet up with Francesco Da Mosto, who takes them on his boat and gives them a unique tour to illustrate how the world's most beautiful city works as a back drop to Toby's fiction. Narrated by Alex Price and featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Francesco Da Mosto.
7. Arthurian Legend
Air Date: 2010-05-15
The TARDIS trio are thrown into two competing worlds that are not what they seem. The Dream Lord has created a dilemma to be solved and Arthur Darvill, who plays Rory, is on hand to explain how the three companions set about finding out which world is really real. Confidential is on set to see Rory and Amy's future in Leadworth, complete with pregnancy, ponytails and predatory pensioners. Arthur turns stunt supremo, gliding through the air and picking a fight with an old lady. We also see the TARDIS from a safe haven to an ice-bound death trap, hurtling towards an icy end. Featuring exclusive access to the cast and crew, Arthur takes us through how an episode of Doctor Who is made, from read-through to wrap.
8. After Effects
Air Date: 2010-05-22
Behind-the-scenes series about the making of Doctor Who. Includes a journey through the production process of a Doctor Who epsiode from cutting room to living room.
9. What Goes on Tour ...
Air Date: 2010-05-29
The Confidential cameras follow the Doctor Who team as they travel the length and breadth of the UK to launch the new series, getting up close and personal with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan as they journey from Belfast to London, taking in emotional whistle-stop visits to their home towns along the way. There's exclusive access and personal insights from everyone involved with this unique tour. Digging deeper into the making of episode 9, there's a look at the creation of the stunning underground city and the lowdown on what it took to create the earth-shattering climax to this epic adventure.
10. A Brush with Genius
Air Date: 2010-06-05
The Doctor and Amy team up with artist Vincent van Gogh, the cast and crew travel to Croatia to see if they can recreate 19th century France in 21st century Trojir, and actor Tony Curran takes a tour of the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles to look at one of Van Gogh's most valuable paintings.
11. Extra Time
Air Date: 2010-06-12
Confidential gets on set and on side with James Corden as the Doctor decides it's time for a new housemate and ends up as the star of the local pub football team. Karen Gillan is starry eyed when she visits the Royal Greenwich Observatory to meet space scientist Maggie Aderin and discover what the time really is. Backstage, the Doctor is ready to find out what's lurking upstairs in Craig's house.
12. Alien Abduction
Air Date: 2010-06-19
The crew set out in the middle of a cold winter's night to film on the ancient site of Stonehenge, and take the ride of their lives to discover the true origin of the Pandorica.
13. Out of Time
Air Date: 2010-06-26
Confidential takes a closer look at the earth-shattering action of the series finale, helping viewers to make sense of the epic series of events that unfold. And in an exciting departure, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan take a bite out of the Big Apple to help launch the new series in the USA. Featuring interviews with Matt and Karen.
1. Coming to America
Air Date: 2011-04-23
Doctor Who Confidential travels Stateside with the cast and crew to show how Doctor Who created its very own American Dream. In Utah, Confidential follows the director's quest to find the perfect movie-style backdrop to one of the most ambitious scenes to date. Matt Smith dons his stetson and gives us a run-down of the USA filming and the crew talk us through the thrills of filming in the Utah desert. Back on home ground, we bring you the creation of the Oval Office, the much-debated return of River Song and a whole load of backstage action from this spectacular two-parter. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Alex Kingston.
2. Breaking the Silence
Air Date: 2011-04-30
Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill take us on a wild west tour, deep in the heart of the American desert. The Doctor Who crew are filming in a very unusual location of super-size scale and Confidential covers the entire journey from the States to the stars. Alex Kingston speculates about the mysterious River Song and The Silence have their say on one of the scariest monsters to date. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Alex Kingston.
3. Ship Ahoy!
Air Date: 2011-05-07
Doctor Who Confidential sets sail for a behind-the-scenes journey on board the Doctor Who pirate ship. Karen Gillan is a swinging success when she gets to grips with swash buckling and, with exclusive access to all areas of production, we find out how the crew creates a storm at sea. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Hugh Bonneville.
4. Bigger on the Inside
Air Date: 2011-05-14
Acclaimed fantasy author Neil Gaiman takes us on a personal tour of the Doctor's magical machine, and Confidential goes behind the scenes to find out what life is like on a junkyard planet. Features interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Suranne Jones and Neil Gaiman.
5. Double Trouble
Air Date: 2011-05-21
Confidential follows the Doctor inside a mysterious medieval monastery to find out just what is going on with 'The Flesh'. We discover the truth behind Rory's latest love interest and learn the tricks about filming with doubles. We find out what it's like to be a guest star on Doctor Who through the eyes of actor Marshall Lancaster and there are interviews with Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Sarah Smart, Mark Bonnar and writer Matthew Graham.
6. Take Two
Air Date: 2011-05-28
Confidential hangs out with the stars in the 'Tent of Fun' and takes a look at how filming with doppelgangers can mean double the trouble. We discover whether playing The Doctor has given Matt Smith an insight into another world, while writer Matthew Graham takes a journey of discovery and sees one of his most powerful new characters coming to life. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Sarah Smart.
7. The Born Identity
Air Date: 2011-06-04
Confidential goes behind the scenes for the epic series finale set on the asteroid, Demons Run. We discover how the Doctor Who team create the newest baddies, turn a small platoon of clerics into an army and transform an alley in Cardiff into Jack the Ripper's London. Features a day in the life of a Doctor Who enemy and in-depth interviews with Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Alex Kingston, Frances Barber and lead writer Steven Moffat.
8. River Runs Wild
Air Date: 2011-08-27
Achtung! Explosions, vintage bikes, cornfields and time travel make for a mind-boggling start to the second batch of Doctor Who adventures. Confidential is back on set with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan in 1930s Berlin. We hang out backstage with the cast and crew and bring you all the behind-the-scenes action as the series gets back into full swing. We also bring you Script to Screen - the making of a mini Doctor episode written by schoolchildren and brought to life by Matt Smith and the Doctor Who team. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Steven Moffat.
9. About a Boy
Air Date: 2011-09-03
Confidential is on location with the Doctor Who crew, presenting behind-the-scenes action from a beautiful 17th century estate in the Gloucestershire countryside and a high-rise housing estate in Bristol. Matt, Karen and Arthur give us a bit of a sing-song, we spend a long night with the one of the assistant directors and the special effects team show us that, sometimes, good old-fashioned green gloop is the only way. Mark Gatiss talks to us about writing for three consecutive TV Doctors and, in Script to Screen, find out who plays an all-important historical figure. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat.
10. What Dreams May Come
Air Date: 2011-09-10
Confidential is out and about with Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams). Can Karen get up to 100mph around one of the UK's fastest racetracks and can Arthur rise to the challenge of swimming in a tank of sharks? The team are also on set at Wales Millennium Centre to fend off some brutal new enemies and viewers get to experience a 'Day in the Life' of the camera department. Also featured is another Script to Screen, as our storyboard artist brings the story to life. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Steven Moffat.
11. Heartbreak Hotel
Air Date: 2011-09-17
Confidential is on set with David Walliams as he makes his Doctor Who debut. Find out what made writer Toby Whithouse set his latest Doctor adventure in a hotel with a difference and discover how to make heads turn in a room full of ventriloquist dummies. Spend 'A Day in the Life' with the writer on a very revealing set visit when he finally gets face to face with his very own creation, plus more teasers on Death is the Only Answer - an exclusive three-minute Doctor Who episode written by schoolchildren. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and David Walliams.
12. Open All Hours
Air Date: 2011-09-24
Confidential is on set with Matt Smith and his returning co-star James Corden. The two make their very own Doctor Who episode with a difference and talk about the highs and lows of shooting at night - in a department store, with babies! Spend the night with Greg James and listen to his insightful, in-depth character profile of his new role. This week, experience 'A Day in the Life' of a Doctor Who location manager, and in Script to Screen, the competition winners get to hang out with Matt Smith on set for the filming of Death is the Only Answer. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, James Corden, Greg James, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill.
13. When Time Froze
Air Date: 2011-10-01
Confidential takes a front pew at the wedding of the year. Alex Kingston gets back into character as River Song and takes us on a personal journey through her timeline with The Doctor. Featuring the premiere of Death is the Only Answer - a three-minute Doctor Who episode written by a group of schoolchildren. Plus exclusive backstage access to the final scenes provide a chance to take a look back at some of the highlights of the series. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Steven Moffat.
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Rating
8.1/10
Release Date
2005-03-26
Episodes
78 (6 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
BBC