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  • 2010-04-03T18:45:00Z on BBC Three
  • 30m
  • 9h 24m (13 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
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.

13 episodes

Season Premiere

2010-04-03T18:45:00Z

5x01 Call Me the Doctor

Season Premiere

5x01 Call Me the Doctor

  • 2010-04-03T18:45:00Z44m

Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who, capturing all the backstage treats from Matt Smith's first action-packed episode and giving a real 'getting to know you' taster of life as The Doctor. There's a Cribs-style tour of the TARDIS with Matt and production designer Edward Thomas, a glimpse of the episode 1 read-through and an insight into life on set as the nation's favourite Time Lord. Narrated by Alex Price and featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Steven Moffat.

2010-04-10T18:45:00Z

5x02 All about the Girl

5x02 All about the Girl

  • 2010-04-10T18:45:00Z43m

Behind-the-scenes series looking at the making of Doctor Who features new companion Amy Pond and her adventures with the Doctor onboard the Starship UK. Find out just what makes the sinister smilers tick and get right in the thick of the action with actress Karen Gillan. Also, the show goes behind the mask to explore the secret of Liz Ten as Oscar-nominated actress Sophie Okenedo talks about creating this extraordinary character. Narrated by Alex Price.

2010-04-17T18:45:00Z

5x03 War Games

5x03 War Games

  • 2010-04-17T18:45:00Z43m

A behind the scenes look at the story of the rebirth of the Daleks. Confidential follows writer Mark Gatiss as he visits the Churchill Museum, and discusses writing the episode. Ian McNiece discusses his role as Winston Churchill.

2010-04-24T18:45:00Z

5x04 Eyes Wide Open

5x04 Eyes Wide Open

  • 2010-04-24T18:45:00Z44m

Alex Kingston, who plays River Song, talks about the highs and lows of being suspended on wires, and there's a look back with cast and crew at the Doctor and River Song's relationship so far. The Weeping Angels get a makeover for their long-awaited comeback and Matt Smith is photographed, scanned and 'rotoscoped' for the new online Doctor Who Adventure Games. Narrated by Alex Price and featuring interviews with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.

2010-05-01T18:45:00Z

5x05 Blinded by the Light

5x05 Blinded by the Light

  • 2010-05-01T18:45:00Z44m

Actress Karen Gillan tells how the 'Crack in Time' series story arc fits into this episode, while writer Steven Moffat describes how the very first crack in time was actually in his son's bedroom wall. As we prepare to say goodbye (for now) to River Song, the cast and crew examine the character's shady story so far and speculate about her possibly even shadier future, while Gillan gives a guided tour to Amy Pond's bedroom. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Alex Kingston.

2010-05-08T18:45:00Z

5x06 Death in Venice

5x06 Death in Venice

  • 2010-05-08T18:45:00Z43m

The cast and crew get a trip abroad. But not to Venice, because as episode writer Toby Whithouse explains, modern day Venice doesn't really look like 16th century Venice anymore. Instead the episode is shot in Trogir, a small medieval town in Croatia that is the spitting image of 16th century Venice.

However, Matt Smith and Toby Whithouse do take a trip to Venice and meet up with Francesco Da Mosto, who takes them on his boat and gives them a unique tour to illustrate how the world's most beautiful city works as a back drop to Toby's fiction.

Narrated by Alex Price and featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Francesco Da Mosto.

2010-05-15T18:45:00Z

5x07 Arthurian Legend

5x07 Arthurian Legend

  • 2010-05-15T18:45:00Z44m

Behind-the-scenes of Doctor Who. Arthur Darvill, who plays Rory, explains how the three companions set about solving a reality dilemma created by the Dream Lord.

2010-05-22T18:45:00Z

5x08 After Effects

5x08 After Effects

  • 2010-05-22T18:45:00Z42m

Behind-the-scenes series about the making of Doctor Who. Includes a journey through the production process of a Doctor Who episode from cutting room to living room.

2010-05-29T18:45:00Z

5x09 What Goes on Tour ...

5x09 What Goes on Tour ...

  • 2010-05-29T18:45:00Z43m

The Confidential cameras follow the Doctor Who team as they travel the length and breadth of the UK to launch the new series, getting up close and personal with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan as they journey from Belfast to London, taking in emotional whistle-stop visits to their home towns along the way. There's exclusive access and personal insights from everyone involved with this unique tour.

Digging deeper into the making of episode 9, there's a look at the creation of the stunning underground city and the lowdown on what it took to create the earth-shattering climax to this epic adventure.

2010-06-05T18:45:00Z

5x10 A Brush with Genius

5x10 A Brush with Genius

  • 2010-06-05T18:45:00Z42m

The Doctor and Amy team up with artist Vincent van Gogh, the cast and crew travel to Croatia to see if they can recreate 19th century France in 21st century Trojir, and actor Tony Curran takes a tour of the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles to look at one of Van Gogh's most valuable paintings.

2010-06-12T18:45:00Z

5x11 Extra Time

5x11 Extra Time

  • 2010-06-12T18:45:00Z44m

Confidential gets on set and on side with James Corden as the Doctor decides it's time for a new housemate and ends up as the star of the local pub football team. Karen Gillan is starry eyed when she visits the Royal Greenwich Observatory to meet space scientist Maggie Aderin and discover what the time really is. Backstage, the Doctor is ready to find out what's lurking upstairs in Craig's house.

2010-06-19T18:45:00Z

5x12 Alien Abduction

5x12 Alien Abduction

  • 2010-06-19T18:45:00Z45m

The crew set out in the middle of a cold winter's night to film on the ancient site of Stonehenge, and take the ride of their lives to discover the true origin of the Pandorica.

Season Finale

2010-06-26T18:45:00Z

5x13 Out of Time

Season Finale

5x13 Out of Time

  • 2010-06-26T18:45:00Z43m

Confidential takes a closer look at the earth-shattering action of the series finale, helping viewers to make sense of the epic series of events that unfold. And in an exciting departure, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan take a bite out of the Big Apple to help launch the new series in the USA. Featuring interviews with Matt and Karen.

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