The Science of Doctor Who (2012 documentary)

The Science of Doctor Who is a television documentary that aired on BBC America on 4 August 2012. A number of scientists and entertainment personalities were interviewed about how the technologies in Doctor Who may be practically applied in the real world. Each interviewee then ranks the plausibility of each on a scale of one to five TARDISes.

Synopsis
Like all great science fiction shows, there are kernels of truth and nuggets of science fact scattered throughout the incredible ‘Doctor Who’ universe. In this special, we are going to explore these dynamic ‘Doctor Who’ moments where science fiction and science fact converge and mingle.

Topics covered
The programme was split into the following titled segments:
 * The TARDIS
 * Spacecraft and Time Machine
 * Invisibility
 * Is it possible?
 * Let's ask the scientist
 * So...is it possible?
 * Time Travel
 * ...into the past
 * So...is it possible?
 * Regeneration
 * So...is it possible?
 * Aliens
 * So...are they out there?
 * Cyborgs
 * The Cybermen
 * The Daleks
 * Are they possible?
 * Let's ask the scientist
 * So...are they possible?
 * The Doctor's Gadgets
 * The Sonic Screwdriver
 * Is it possible?
 * Let's ask the scientist
 * K9
 * Human Cloning
 * So...is it possible?

People interviewed

 * Dallas Campbell, Actor, Screenwriter
 * Chloe Dykstra, Actor
 * Maggie Aderin Pocock, Space Scientist
 * Michio Kaku, Theoretical Physicist
 * Steven Moffat, Show Runner, Doctor Who
 * Scott Adsit, Actor, Comedian
 * Jim Al Khalili, Theoretical Physicist
 * Alison Haislip, Actress, G4 Correspondent
 * Professor Chris Phillips, Imperial College, London
 * Natalie Morales, Actor
 * Godfrey, Comedian
 * Kurt Braunohler, Comedian
 * Professor Kevin Warwick, University of Reading
 * Professor Bruce Drinkwater, University of Bristol

Crew
For BBC America:
 * Archive - ESA
 * Music - BBC Worldwide, Ron Grainer, Chappell Music Ltd. (PRS)
 * Graphics - Kazoo
 * Photography - Malcolm Edmonds, Adam Vardy
 * Sound Recordists - Nick Walker, Richard Buanagurio
 * Editors - Jonathan Flowers, David Ashcroft
 * Colourist - Mike Curd
 * Online Editor - Tim Moss
 * Dubbing Mixer - Andrew Swallow
 * Production Co-ordinator - Craig Cooper
 * Production Manager - Claire Bugden
 * Producer - Figs Jackman
 * Executive Producer - Sue Davidson
 * Produced & Directed by - Paul O'Connor
 * Production Co-ordinator - Whitney Alfiero
 * Production Manager - Erica M. Staufenberg
 * Executive Producer - Ann Rose
 * Executive in Charge - Rachel Smith
 * SVP, Programming - Richard De Croce
 * Renegade Pictures, A Shed Media Group Company
 * A Renegade Pictures Production
 * BBC America Original Production

Home video releases
This special was included on the Doctor Who: Series 7, Part 1 DVD & Blu-ray box set (Limited Edition Version A only) released on 29 October 2012; the Doctor Who: The Complete Seventh Series DVD & Blu-ray box set (both standard & limited editions) released on 28 October 2013; and the Doctor Who: The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries DVD (Region 4 only) released on 8 January 2014.

It was also made available on iTunes, Amazon Prime & Google Play ; it was listed as Doctor Who: Best of Specials, Season 2, Episode 1.