Unsung Heroes and Violent Death (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Boom Town.

Aspects of production covered

 * The moral complexities of the plot of Boom Town.
 * The decision to return Margaret the Slitheen.
 * The presence of death within Doctor Who, and how that has played into emotional development of characters.
 * The impact of Rose's frequent disappearing to travel in time and space upon Mickey.

Additional topics covered

 * The history of violent death within the programme's history and a discussion of whether screen violence is to blame for real violence. Mary Whitehouse appears in an archive interview.



People interviewed

 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer
 * Clayton Hickman, Editor, Doctor Who Magazine
 * Mary Whitehouse, Broadcasting Standards Campaigner, Talking on "The Late Show", 1993
 * Colin Baker, The Sixth Doctor
 * Peter Davison, The Fifth Doctor
 * Christopher Eccleston, The Ninth Doctor
 * Andrew Collins, Critic & Broadcaster
 * Noel Clarke, Mickey
 * Billie Piper, Rose Tyler
 * Helen Raynor, Script Editor, Doctor Who
 * Sylvester McCoy, The Seventh Doctor

Music list

 * "Mas Que Nada" by Sérgio Mendes, Album: Brasil '66
 * "Mass Destruction" by Faithless, Album: No Roots
 * "Blaze of Glory" by Bon Jovi, Album: Cross Road
 * "Everybody's Changing" by Keane, Album: Hopes and Fears
 * "To the End" by Blur, Album: Blur: The Best of

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * The decision to return Margaret the Slitheen.
 * The presence of death within Doctor Who, and how that has played into emotional development of characters. (significantly condensed, with all classic series material removed)
 * The impact of Rose's frequent disappearing to travel in time and space upon Mickey. (condensed just to RTD and Noel's remarks on the matter.)
 * The montage which featured violent deaths with the music of "Blaze of Glory" as sung by Jon Bon Jovi in the background was kept in the cut down.

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete First Series DVD box set released on 21 November 2005.