Specials

2005 · 24 episodes · 12h 1m in all

Special installments of the series.

1. A New Dimension
26 Mar 2005 · 25 min
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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2. The Ultimate Guide
18 Jun 2005 · 39 min
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.
3. Backstage at Christmas
Date TBA · 10 min
DVD Only. A behind-the-scenes look at The Christmas Invasion.
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4. One Year On
9 Apr 2006 · 53 min
This one-hour special edition takes a retrospective journey through the last series of Doctor Who (2005).
5. Music and Monsters
25 Dec 2006 · 59 min · 9.0/10
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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6. Designs On Doctor Who
26 Dec 2006 · 30 min
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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7. Time Crash Confidential
16 Nov 2007 · 7 min
Doctor Who Confidential for the Children in Need Special 2007 "Time Crash"
8. Kylie Special
25 Dec 2007 · 16 min · 7.0/10
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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9. The Journey So Far
17 Nov 2008 · 30 min · 8.0/10
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
25 Dec 2008 · 57 min · 6.0/10
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
1 Jan 2009 · 28 min
A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who at the Proms (2008)
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12. The Eleventh Doctor
3 Jan 2009 · 34 min
A special episode to announce the casting of the actor to play the Eleventh Doctor.
13. Desert Storm
11 Apr 2009 · 57 min · 7.0/10
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?
15 Nov 2009 · 58 min · 8.0/10
Doctor Who Confidential examines the production of the Doctor Who 2009 Special, "The Waters Of Mars". Narrated by Anthony Head.
15. Lords and Masters
25 Dec 2009 · 57 min · 8.0/10
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!
1 Jan 2010 · 57 min · 8.0/10
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)
6 Sept 2010 · 20 min
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
21 Dec 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
22 Dec 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
23 Dec 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
24 Dec 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
25 Dec 2010 · 56 min · 8.0/10
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
23 Apr 2011 · 13 min
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
21 Nov 2011 · 15 min · 7.0/10
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.