Doctor Who Confidential — Specials
Special installments of the series.
01 A New Dimension
Mar 26, 200525m
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.
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02 The Ultimate Guide
Jun 18, 200539m
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.
03 Backstage at Christmas
N/A10m
DVD Only. A behind-the-scenes look at The Christmas Invasion.
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04 One Year On
Apr 9, 200653m
This one-hour special edition takes a retrospective journey through the last series of Doctor Who (2005).
05 Music and Monsters
Dec 25, 200659m
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.
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06 Designs On Doctor Who
Dec 26, 200630m
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.
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07 Time Crash Confidential
Nov 16, 20077m
Doctor Who Confidential for the Children in Need Special 2007 "Time Crash"
08 Kylie Special
Dec 25, 200716m
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.
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09 The Journey So Far
Nov 17, 200830m
A special over-viewing the journey from Series One to Series Four, as a combination of previous Confidential episodes, into one episode
10 Double the Doctor
Dec 25, 200857m
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2008 Christmas Special, "The Next Doctor". Narrated by Anthony Head.
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11 At the Proms
Jan 1, 200928m
A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who at the Proms (2008)
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12 The Eleventh Doctor
Jan 3, 200934m
A special episode to announce the casting of the actor to play the Eleventh Doctor.
13 Desert Storm
Apr 11, 200957m
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.
14 Is There Life On Mars?
Nov 15, 200958m
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Special, "The Waters Of Mars". Narrated by Anthony Head.
15 Lords and Masters
Dec 25, 200957m
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Christmas Special, "The End of Time Part One". Narrated by Anthony Head.
16 Allons-y!
Jan 1, 201057m
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.
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17 Backstage at the Doctor Who Proms (2010)
Sep 6, 201020m
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.
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18 Day One - Doctor Who Christmas Special
Dec 21, 2010
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!
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19 Day Two - Doctor Who Christmas Special
Dec 22, 2010
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.
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20 Day Three - Doctor Who Christmas Special
Dec 23, 2010
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.
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21 Day Four - Doctor Who Christmas Special
Dec 24, 2010
Day 4 of the Red Button Doctor Who Confidential specials featuring Charlie McDonnell; this time, Charlie buys gifts for the cast and crew.
22 Christmas Special 2010
Dec 25, 201056m
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.
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23 My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen
Apr 23, 201113m
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.
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24 The Night's Tale
Nov 21, 201115m
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.