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Doctor Who Confidential - Specials

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1  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.

Air Date: 2005-03-26

2  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.

Air Date: 2005-06-18

3  Backstage at Christmas

DVD Only. A behind-the-scenes look at The Christmas Invasion.

4  One Year On

This one-hour special edition takes a retrospective journey through the last series of Doctor Who (2005).

Air Date: 2006-04-09

5  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.

Air Date: 2006-12-25

6  Time Crash

Doctor Who Confidential for the Children in Need Special 2007 "Time Crash"

Air Date: 2007-11-16

7  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.

Air Date: 2007-12-12

7  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.

Air Date: 2007-12-12

8  Doctor Who Confidential at Christmas

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.

Air Date: 2007-12-25

9  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

Air Date: 2008-11-17

10  The Next Doctor

Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2008 Christmas Special, "The Next Doctor". Narrated by Anthony Head.

Air Date: 2008-12-25

11  The Eleventh Doctor

Over 45 years have passed since the TARDIS first landed on our screens on a cold November evening in 1963. Doctor Who Confidential takes a look back at ten incarnations of the wandering Time Lord, reliving some of his most heroic moments and terrifying adventures, and examining the menacing monsters, colourful costumes and faithful companions which defined each Doctor.

Air Date: 2009-01-03

12  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.

Air Date: 2009-04-11

13  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.

Air Date: 2009-11-15

14  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.

Air Date: 2009-12-25

15  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.

Air Date: 2010-01-01

16  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.

Air Date: 2010-09-06

16  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.

Air Date: 2010-09-06

17  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!

Air Date: 2010-12-21

17  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!

Air Date: 2010-12-21

18  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.

Air Date: 2010-12-22

18  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.

Air Date: 2010-12-22

19  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.

Air Date: 2010-12-23

20  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.

Air Date: 2010-12-24

21  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.

Air Date: 2010-12-25

22  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.

Air Date: 2011-04-23

23  Doctor Who Rewind

Exclusive to BBC America; an overview of season 5

Air Date: 2011-04-23

24  Doctor Who in America

Exclusive to BBC America; A new original special DOCTOR WHO IN AMERICA which goes behind the scenes with Doctor Who shooting in the U.S. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan plus Executive Producer and Lead Writer Steven Moffat.

Air Date: 2011-04-30

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