Doctor Who Confidential

Specials

Special installments of the series.

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14 Episodes

A New Dimension
E1
A New DimensionA 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
E2
The Ultimate GuideThis 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.
One Year On
E4
One Year OnThis one-hour special edition takes a retrospective journey through the last series of Doctor Who (2005).
Music and Monsters
E5
Music and MonstersThis 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
E6
Designs On Doctor WhoA 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.
The Journey So Far
E9
The Journey So FarA special over-viewing the journey from Series One to Series Four, as a combination of previous Confidential episodes, into one episode
Double the Doctor
E10
Double the DoctorDoctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2008 Christmas Special, "The Next Doctor". Narrated by Anthony Head.
At the Proms
E11
At the PromsA behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who at the Proms (2008)
The Eleventh Doctor
E12
The Eleventh DoctorA special episode to announce the casting of the actor to play the Eleventh Doctor.
Desert Storm
E13
Desert StormThe 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?
E14
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.
Lords and Masters
E15
Lords and MastersDoctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Christmas Special, "The End of Time Part One". Narrated by Anthony Head.
Allons-y!
E16
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.
Christmas Special 2010
E22
Christmas Special 2010All 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.