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.
Doctor Who Confidential (Season 0)
A New Dimension 0.0
Air date: 2005-03-26
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Ultimate Guide 0.0
Air date: 2005-06-18
Runtime: 39 min
Overview: 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.
Backstage at Christmas 0.0
Runtime: 10 min
Overview: DVD Only. A behind-the-scenes look at The Christmas Invasion.
One Year On 0.0
Air date: 2006-04-09
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: This one-hour special edition takes a retrospective journey through the last series of Doctor Who (2005).
Music and Monsters 0.0
Air date: 2006-12-25
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: 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.
Designs On Doctor Who 0.0
Air date: 2006-12-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: 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.
Time Crash Confidential 0.0
Air date: 2007-11-16
Runtime: 7 min
Overview: Doctor Who Confidential for the Children in Need Special 2007 "Time Crash"
Kylie Special 0.0
Air date: 2007-12-25
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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.
The Journey So Far 0.0
Air date: 2008-11-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A special over-viewing the journey from Series One to Series Four, as a combination of previous Confidential episodes, into one episode
Double the Doctor 0.0
Air date: 2008-12-25
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2008 Christmas Special, "The Next Doctor". Narrated by Anthony Head.
At the Proms 0.0
Air date: 2009-01-01
Runtime: 28 min
Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who at the Proms (2008)
The Eleventh Doctor 0.0
Air date: 2009-01-03
Runtime: 34 min
Overview: A special episode to announce the casting of the actor to play the Eleventh Doctor.
Desert Storm 0.0
Air date: 2009-04-11
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: 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.
Is There Life On Mars? 0.0
Air date: 2009-11-15
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Special, "The Waters Of Mars". Narrated by Anthony Head.
Lords and Masters 0.0
Air date: 2009-12-25
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Christmas Special, "The End of Time Part One". Narrated by Anthony Head.
Allons-y! 0.0
Air date: 2010-01-01
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: 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.
Backstage at the Doctor Who Proms (2010) 0.0
Air date: 2010-09-06
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: 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.
Day One - Doctor Who Christmas Special 0.0
Air date: 2010-12-21
Overview: 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!
Day Two - Doctor Who Christmas Special 0.0
Air date: 2010-12-22
Overview: 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.
Day Three - Doctor Who Christmas Special 0.0
Air date: 2010-12-23
Overview: 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.
Day Four - Doctor Who Christmas Special 0.0
Air date: 2010-12-24
Overview: Day 4 of the Red Button Doctor Who Confidential specials featuring Charlie McDonnell; this time, Charlie buys gifts for the cast and crew.
Christmas Special 2010 0.0
Air date: 2010-12-25
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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.
My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen 0.0
Air date: 2011-04-23
Runtime: 13 min
Overview: 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.
The Night's Tale 0.0
Air date: 2011-11-21
Runtime: 15 min
Overview: 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.
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