Bringing Back the Doctor (CON episode)

Bringing Back the Doctor was the first episode of Doctor Who Confidential and the episode broadcast in conjunction with Series 1 episode Rose. The working title for this episode was "Back from the Future".

Although the earlier special Doctor Who: A New Dimension is occasionally considered "Doctor Who Confidential episode 0" because of its similar focus and shared production personnel, this is the first official Doctor Who Confidential episode.

Aspects of production covered

 * Russell T Davies discussing his casting of Christopher Eccleston.
 * The new series branching out into much more on-location shooting as opposed to being filmed mostly on sets like in the classic era, giving it a more modern and expansive feel.
 * Lucinda Wright and Christopher Eccleston discussing choosing a leather jacket for the Ninth Doctor's outfit.

Additional topics covered

 * Reactions of some of the previous Doctors to the return of the show and of Christopher Eccleston's casting as the Doctor.
 * Recap of the classic run of the show.
 * Russell T Davies justifying his decision to not feature the regeneration of the Eighth Doctor.
 * The dedication of Doctor Who fans during the "Wilderness Years".
 * The dynamic between Rose and the Ninth Doctor, and why they both like each other.

People interviewed

 * Julie Gardner, Head of Drama, BBC Wales
 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer
 * Lorraine Heggessey, Controller, BBC 1
 * Phil Collinson, Producer, Doctor Who
 * Keith Boak, Director, Episode 1
 * Clayton Hickman, Editor, Doctor Who Magazine
 * Sylvester McCoy, The Seventh Doctor
 * Colin Baker, The Sixth Doctor
 * Christopher Eccleston, The Ninth Doctor
 * Peter Davison, The Fifth Doctor
 * Katy Manning, Jo Grant
 * Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor
 * Gary Russell, Big Finish Audio
 * Lucinda Wright, Costume Designer
 * Billie Piper, Rose Tyler

Music list

 * "Halcyon and On and On" by Orbital, Album: Orbital
 * "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" by The Killers, Album: Hot Fuss
 * "Blister in the Sun" by Violent Femmes, Album: Grosse Pointe Blank Soundtrack
 * "In-Between Days" by The Cure, Album: The Greatest Hits
 * "My Generation" by The Who
 * "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum, Album: The Collection (also heard in TV: Revelation of the Daleks)
 * "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison, Album: All Things Must Pass
 * "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, Album: The Singles Collection
 * "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club, Album: The Greatest Hits of the Eighties
 * "You Spin Me Right Round" by Dead or Alive, Album: Youthquake
 * "The Final Countdown" by Europe, Album: The Final Countdown
 * "High and Dry" by Radiohead, Album: The Bends
 * "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis vs. JXL, Album: Elvis Greatest Hits
 * "Dedicated Follower of Fashion" by The Kinks, Album: The Definitive Collection (also used in DCOM: The Eleventh Doctor)

These songs were in the music list on the Doctor Who website, but do not feature in the episode:
 * "I'd Have You Anytime" by George Harrison, Album: All Things Must Pass
 * "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies, Album: Now That's What I Call Music 1988

Crew

 * Camera - Mat Bryant, Eric Huyton, Nick Jardine, Andy Smith
 * Sound - Steve Hoy, Richard Maxwell, Kevin Meredith, Phil Turner, Graham Ross, Roger Van Koningsveld
 * Thanks to - Clayton Hickman, Andrew Pixley
 * Runners - Maxine Hughes, Hannah Williams
 * Artist Contracts - Lesley Longhurst
 * Copyright Contracts - Robert Bruce
 * Junior Researcher - Alexander Gratton
 * Researchers - Geoff Evans, Zoë Rushton, Stephen Thomas
 * Production Secretary - Hannah Simpson
 * Production Co-ordinator - Caroline Harris
 * Production Manager - Catherine Gosling
 * Editor - Sven Brooks
 * Colourist - Richard Doel
 * Dubbing - Peter Jeffreys
 * Titles - Liquid
 * Titles Music - Mike Westergaard
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner, Mal Young
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Produced & Directed by - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * Russell T Davies discussing his casting of Christopher Eccleston.
 * The new series branching out into much more on-location shooting as opposed to being filmed mostly on sets.
 * The dynamic between Rose and the Ninth Doctor, and why they both like each other.
 * Lucinda Wright and Christopher Eccleston discussing choosing a leather jacket for the Ninth Doctor's outfit.

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.