Death in Venice (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Vampires of Venice.

Aspects of production covered

 * The difficulties of finding locations that look like Venice (as Venice itself would be too difficult to sort in a historically accurate looking way for the majority of scenes), and even compositing multiple shots and background plates together in some cases.
 * How a small crew went to Venice itself to capture a few wide shots for insertion amongst the location footage.
 * Period setdressing.
 * Complications with the amount of local extras required, as well as having live animals on-set (notably with one woman and her goat in particular).
 * The stunt where Matt had to run away from an exploding building, and jump - in one take.
 * The considerations of health and safety for the stunt work of some of the actors having to jump into the water and go under, during Winter time.

Additional topics covered

 * Historical context to some of the interior locations used, as well as the local area.
 * The impact of the Black Plague upon the local area and Italy in general.

People interviewed

 * Matt Smith, The Doctor
 * Karen Gillan, Amy Pond
 * Steven Moffat, Head Writer
 * Beth Willis, Executive Producer
 * Dave Houghton, Visual Effects Supervisor
 * Edward Thomas, Production Designer
 * Arthur Darvill, Rory Williams
 * Jonny Campbell, Director, Episode 6
 * John Bennett, 1st Assistant Director
 * Toby Whithouse, Writer, Episode 6
 * Francesco Da Mosto, Venetian Historian
 * Danny Hargreaves, Special Effects Supervisor
 * Crispin Layfield, Stunt Co-ordinator
 * Mark Hutchings, Gaffer
 * Alisha Bailey, Isabella

Music list

 * "Wearing My Rolex" by Wiley
 * "Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine, SV 206" by Andrew Parrott & Tavern Choir, Consort & Players
 * "Gondoliers" by Janos Lehar
 * "Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro" by Geoff Love & His Orchestra
 * "The Girls" by Calvin Harris
 * "Funhouse" by P!nk
 * "Morale Ipocrita Borghese (from 'Stato interessante')" by Ennio Morricone
 * "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani
 * "Underwater Love" by Smoke City
 * "Main Title (from 'Jaws')" by John Williams & The London Studio Orchestra
 * "253" by Just Jack
 * "Fight For This Love" by Cheryl Cole
 * "Piscatore 'e Pusilleco" by Andrea Bocelli

Crew

 * Graphics - Component Graphics
 * Title Music - Slam & Saw Productions
 * Camera - Aled Jenkins, Oli Russell, Andy Smith
 * Sound - Rob Kreeger, Jonny Stothert, Jon Thomas
 * Runners - James Bowen, Claire Riley, Lee Wood
 * Researchers - Matthew Andrews, Stuart Laws, Robert Wootton
 * Production Team Assistant - Emma Chapman
 * Production Accountant - Kevin Rickwood
 * Production Co-ordinators - Rhiannon Dew, Megan Pinches
 * Production Manager - Katy Cartwright
 * Production Executive - Stan Matthews
 * Online Editor - Jeremy Lott
 * Colourist - Matt Mullins
 * Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
 * Editor - John Parker
 * Edit Producer - Hannah Williams
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Steven Moffat, Piers Wenger, Beth Willis
 * Producer - Zoë Rushton
 * Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down
to be added

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of the episode is available on the Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD & Blu-ray box sets.