Kylie Special (CON episode)

 (also known as Christmas Confidential on the DVD and Confidential at Christmas) was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Voyage of the Damned.

Unusually, the "Cut Down" version was never broadcast on BBC Three, it was only available on DVD.

Aspects of production covered

 * Kylie Minogue discusses Astrid as a character, and her desire to travel.
 * The casting of Kylie Minogue, and how it spawned out of meeting William Baker at the press launch for Series 3.
 * Louise Page's costume choices for Astrid, and the need to create multiple versions of it for Kylie, and her stunt & stand-in doubles.
 * The complexities of locations and supporting extras for a grand locale like the Titanic.
 * The sealing-off and secrecy of filming on a street in public for the scene where the Doctor and company are on Earth.
 * The logistics of filming Astrid driving the forklift into Max Capricorn, and then over the side of the platform.
 * David Tennant having to film the goodbye to Astrid without having Kylie there in some shots, and vice versa, as some shots would require her to be added in later in her 'stardust' form in post-production.

Additional topics covered
Discussion of British television at Christmas, illustrated with clips from the following programmes:
 * Porridge: The Desperate House, 1976
 * Steptoe & Son Christmas Special, 1973
 * Only Fools And Horses: Diamonds Are For Heather, 1982
 * Christmas Night With The Two Ronnies, 1987
 * Mike Yarwood Christmas Show, 1978
 * EastEnders, 1986
 * To The Manor Born Christmas Special, 1979

People interviewed

 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
 * David Tennant, The Doctor
 * Kylie Minogue, Astrid Peth
 * William Baker, Kylie Minogue's Creative Director
 * Louise Page, Costume Designer
 * Murray Gold, Composer
 * Ben Foster, Conductor & Arranger
 * Yamit Mamo, Singer
 * James Strong, Director, Voyage of the Damned
 * Edward Thomas, Production Designer
 * Debbie Chazen & Clive Rowe, Foon & Morvin Van Hoff
 * Gareth Skelding, Location Manager
 * Phil Collinson, Series Producer
 * Russell Tovey, Midshipman Frame
 * Geoffrey Palmer, Captain Hardaker
 * Andy Pryor, Casting Director
 * Julie Gardner, Executive Producer
 * George Costigan, Max Capricorn
 * Colin Newman, Max Box Builder & Operator

Music list

 * "Can't Get You Outta My Head" by Kylie Minogue, Album: Fever
 * "Especially For You" by Kylie Minogue / Jason Donovan, Album: Ultimate Kylie
 * "Ghost Town" by The Specials, Album: Now 1981 (also used in TV: The Rings of Akhaten)
 * "God Put A Smile On Your Face" by Mark Ronson, Album: Version
 * "Got To be Certain" by Kylie Minogue, Album: Kylie: Greatest Hits 87-92
 * "I should Be So Lucky" by Kylie Minogue, Album: Ultimate Kylie
 * "Last Goodby" by Jeff Buckley, Album: Grace
 * "Locomotion" by Kylie Minogue, Album: Ultimate Kylie
 * "Love At First Sight" by Kylie Minogue, Album: Ultimate Kylie
 * "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Diana Ross And The Supremes, Album: The No.1 Christmas Album
 * "2 Hearts" by Kylie Minogue, Album: X

Crew

 * With thanks to - IPC Media
 * Camera - James Daniels, Nick Jardine, Andy Smith
 * Sound - Kevin Meredith, Sean Millar, Steve Hoy
 * Runner - Scott Handcock
 * Edit Assistant - Sam Jones
 * Researchers - Ian Hay, Nathan Landeg
 * Assistant Producer - Hannah Williams
 * Production Team Assistant - Amanda Buckley
 * Production Accountant - Elaine Stephenson
 * Production Co-ordinator - Tors Grantham
 * Production Manager - Kirsty Reid
 * Production Executive - Paul Williams
 * Editor - Rob Franz
 * Additional Editing - James Brailsford, Lizzie Minnion
 * Colourist - Simon Meek
 * Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Edit Producer - Ailsa Jenkins
 * Producer - Zoë Rushton
 * Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * Kylie Minogue discusses Astrid as a character, and her desire to travel.
 * The casting of Kylie Minogue, and how it spawned out of meeting William Baker at the press launch for Series 3.
 * The sealing-off and secrecy of filming on a street in public for the scene where the Doctor and company are on Earth. (Trimmed slightly)
 * The logistics of filming Astrid driving the forklift into Max Capricorn, and then over the side of the platform. (Condensed)
 * David Tennant having to film the goodbye to Astrid without having Kylie there in some shots, and vice versa, as some shots would require her to be added in later in her 'stardust' form in post-production.

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was exclusive to the Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned DVD released on 10 March 2008; and the Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series DVD box set released on 17 November 2008.