Death in Venice (CON episode)

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

The title is a reference to the 1912 Thomas Mann novella.

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.

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: Responsorium - Domine ad adiuvandum me festina" by Andrew Parrott & Tavern Choir, Consort & Players, Album: Vespro della beata Vergine 1610
 * "Moja mala nosi cizmice" by Tamburica Orchestra Veritas, Album: Folklore from Croatia
 * "Gondoliers" by Janos Lehar, Album: Around the World in 80 Minutes 3
 * "Oh My Beloved Father (Gianni Schicchi)" by Geoff Love & His Orchestra, Album: Opera Without Words
 * "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
 * "Ciao Bella" by Christian Marsac, Album: Italy, Mediterranean ANW 1119
 * "Underwater Love" by Smoke City
 * "Main Title (from 'Jaws')" by John Williams & The London Studio Orchestra (also used in CON: What Dreams May Come)
 * "253" by Just Jack
 * "Ulysses" by Franz Ferdinand
 * "Fight for This Love" by Cheryl Cole
 * "Cry Little Sister (Theme from 'The Lost Boys')" by Gerard McMahon
 * "Tagliaferri: Piscatore 'e pusilleco" by Andrea Bocelli, Album: Viaggio Italiano
 * "Walk to Death" by Duncan Pittock, Album: Drones, Textures, Musical FX ANW 1038 (also used in CON: Lords and Masters)

Elements retained in Cut Down
to be added

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 8 November 2010.