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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 is 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.^[1] The logo for the documentary series Doctor Who Confidential This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... The logo for the documentary series Doctor Who Confidential This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... This article is an overview article about the Crown chartered British Broadcasting Corporation formed in 1927. ... A broadcast of the long-running and popular British science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... Doctor Who is a long-running British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, (and a 1996 television movie). ... BBC Three, the successor to the similar BBC Choice, is a British television channel from the BBC broadcasting only on digital cable, terrestrial and satellite. ... BBC One (styled BBC1 until 1997) is the most watched domestic channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation. ...

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.

Series 1 (2005)

The first season was narrated by Simon Pegg (who played the Editor in The Long Game) and produced and directed by Gillane Seaborne, airing at 7.45pm. In addition to being broadcast on BBC Three, each episode of Confidential was also made available for viewing on the Doctor Who Confidential website. Initially, repeat airings of the series were the full length episodes; however, beginning with Episode 6, BBC Three broadcast fifteen-minute versions, entitled Doctor Who Confidential: Cut Down, containing only the new series-related footage. These more easily clearable versions — since they contained no old series clips or pop music tracks, there were few licensing issues to overcome for commercial release — were released on the Series 1 DVD box set. There are no plans to release the full versions of the episodes in any format. Simon John Pegg (born 14 February 1970 in Gloucester) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and film and television actor. ... This is a list of villains from the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... The Long Game is an episode in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who that was first broadcast on May 7, 2005. ...

Two documentary specials were made for broadcast on BBC One, incorporating material from the Confidential episodes. The first was broadcast on the evening of the first episode, Rose, and was narrated by David Tennant, prior to his being named as the Tenth Doctor. The second was broadcast immediately prior to the final episode, The Parting of the Ways, and was narrated by Pegg. These episodes were not given the Confidential title, and are therefore separate from the series proper. Thirdly, a special DVD-only episode of the series, containing behind-the-scenes information on The Christmas Invasion, was also made by the production team for release on the set. March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (86th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rose is an episode in the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who that was first broadcast on 26 March 2005. ... 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The Empty Child is an episode in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast on May 21, 2005. ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Part of a scientific laboratory at the University of Cologne. ... The Doctor Dances is an episode in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast on May 28, 2005. ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (156th in leap years), with 210 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Boom Town is an episode in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast on June 4, 2005. ... 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Series 2 (2006)

A second season of Doctor Who Confidential was commissioned to accompany the 2006 series. Mark Gatiss replaced Pegg as narrator. A special episode of the programme was produced for BBC's Doctor Who Night on April 9, 2006. Due to a wide range of schedule changes that either delayed or altered transmission of Doctor Who, the series aired at various times during its run. Unlike the first series, no episodes were webcast. These were also released on the DVD in edited-down format (once again subtitled Cut Down); the first episode of the season - "One Year On" - was not released to DVD. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... This is a list of Doctor Who television serials. ... Mark Gatiss (born October 17, 1966) is an English actor and writer. ... April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (100th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

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Series 3 (2007)

A documentary special was made for broadcast on BBC One on the day of the 2006 Christmas Special, The Runaway Bride. The special was broadcast with the Confidential title (albeit with "Christmas Special" attached), opening theme, and unique titles (with images from The Runaway Bride) - it was narrated by the series three narrator, Anthony Head, and followed the creation of the Doctor Who: A Celebration concert. This is noteworthy as being unrelated to its companion episode - although a brief preview of the episode appeared as part of the concert. It is also notable as being the only Confidential episode to appear on one of the 'vanilla' DVD releases. The Runaway Bride is a special episode of the long running British science fiction television series Doctor Who, starring David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor. ...

Anthony Head (who played Mr Finch/Brother Lassar in School Reunion) replaces Gatiss as narrator for this series, whilst David Tennant will do the entirety of the series' tenth episode himself. The episode running length was increased to 45 minutes, with 30-minute and 15-minute versions also prepared for broadcast.^[1] December 25 is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 6 days remaining in the year. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... For the British statesman, see Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head. ... This is a list of villains from the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... School Reunion is an episode in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ...

March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (91st in leap years), with 275 days remaining. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... Martha Jones is a fictional character played by Freema Agyeman in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... Smith and Jones is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... The Shakespeare Code is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 261 days remaining. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... Gridlock is the third episode from the third series of the revived British science fiction television series Doctor Who which aired on April 14, 2007. ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... Daleks in Manhattan is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... April 28 is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 247 days remaining. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... Evolution of the Daleks is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (126th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... The Lazarus Experiment is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (133rd in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... 42 is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (140th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... For the Doctor Who novel of the same name, see Human Nature (Doctor Who novel). ... May 26 is the 146th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (147th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... The Family of Blood is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ... June 2 is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ... Blink is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. ...

Torchwood Declassified (2006-7)

Continuing the Confidential tradition, Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood has its own set of backstage episodes, entitled "Torchwood Declassified"; each episode is 10 minutes long, and is available on the BBC Torchwood website. ^[5] For the eponymous fictional institute, see Torchwood Institute. ... For the eponymous fictional institute, see Torchwood Institute. ...

External links

• Doctor Who Confidential website
• Doctor Who Confidential at the Internet Movie Database
• Trailer for the first series
• Doctor Who Confidential theme music
• Music and Monsters production diary

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References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Doctor Who Confidential now 45 minutes", Doctor Who Magazine #380. Retrieved on 2007-02-28. 
2. ^ Episode 9 aired at 7.15pm, due to the early scheduling of The Empty Child
3. ^ One hour special
4. ^ Followed by a repeat of Friends Reunited
5. ^ Torchwood Website