Gillane Seaborne
Director
Doctor Who Confidential (2005)
Specials
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.
Released March 26, 2005
Episode 38 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.psychotronic-series, imdb.adventure-filmmaking, imdb.drama-filmmaking, imdb.sci-fi-filmmaking, imdb.psychotronic-filmmaking, imdb.doctor-who, imdb.making-of, tmdb.behind-the-scenes
Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC Three
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - A New Dimension
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.
March 26, 2005, midnight
S0E2 - The Ultimate Guide
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.
June 18, 2005, midnight
S0E3 - Backstage at Christmas
DVD Only.
A behind-the-scenes look at The Christmas Invasion.
S0E4 - One Year On
This one-hour special edition takes a retrospective journey through the last series of Doctor Who (2005).
April 9, 2006, midnight
S0E5 - Music and Monsters
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.
Dec. 25, 2006, midnight
S0E6 - Designs On Doctor Who
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.
Dec. 26, 2006, midnight
S0E7 - Time Crash Confidential
Doctor Who Confidential for the Children in Need Special 2007 "Time Crash"
Nov. 16, 2007, midnight
S0E8 - Kylie Special
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.
Dec. 25, 2007, midnight
S0E9 - The Journey So Far
A special over-viewing the journey from Series One to Series Four, as a combination of previous Confidential episodes, into one episode
Nov. 17, 2008, midnight
S0E10 - Double the Doctor
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2008 Christmas Special, "The Next Doctor".
Narrated by Anthony Head.
Dec. 25, 2008, midnight
S0E11 - At the Proms
A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who at the Proms (2008)
Jan. 1, 2009, midnight
S0E12 - The Eleventh Doctor
A special episode to announce the casting of the actor to play the Eleventh Doctor.
Jan. 3, 2009, midnight
S0E13 - Desert Storm
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.
April 11, 2009, midnight
S0E14 - Is There Life On Mars?
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Special, "The Waters Of Mars".
Narrated by Anthony Head.
Nov. 15, 2009, midnight
S0E15 - Lords and Masters
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Christmas Special, "The End of Time Part One".
Narrated by Anthony Head.
Dec. 25, 2009, midnight
S0E16 - Allons-y!
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.
Jan. 1, 2010, midnight
S0E17 - Backstage at the Doctor Who Proms (2010)
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.
Sept. 6, 2010, midnight
S0E18 - Day One - Doctor Who Christmas Special
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!
Dec. 21, 2010, midnight
S0E19 - Day Two - Doctor Who Christmas Special
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.
Dec. 22, 2010, midnight
S0E20 - Day Three - Doctor Who Christmas Special
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.
Dec. 23, 2010, midnight
S0E21 - Day Four - Doctor Who Christmas Special
Day 4 of the Red Button Doctor Who Confidential specials featuring Charlie McDonnell; this time, Charlie buys gifts for the cast and crew.
Dec. 24, 2010, midnight
S0E22 - Christmas Special 2010
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.
Dec. 25, 2010, midnight
S0E23 - My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen
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.
April 23, 2011, midnight
S0E24 - The Night's Tale
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.
Nov. 21, 2011, midnight
BBC Three
38 min/ep
2969 min
March 26, 2005
Oct. 1, 2011, midnight
Ended
PG
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