A Noble Return (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Partners in Crime.

Aspects of production covered

 * The complex process of filming the Doctor and Donna's scene in the window cleaner lift, with VFX, SFX and stunt work.
 * Difficulties of an actor in visualising not-present elements of a shot.

Additional topics covered

 * The 'just-missed-them' aspect of the story.
 * Catherine Tate's performance as Donna.
 * Sarah Lancashire's casting as Miss Foster.
 * A Next time on Doctor Who Confidential... trailer for the following episode.

People interviewed

 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
 * Phil Collinson, Series Producer, Doctor Who
 * James Strong, Director, Episode 1
 * David Tennant, The Doctor
 * Catherine Tate, Donna Noble
 * Tom Lucy, Stunt Co-ordinator
 * Andy Pryor, Casting Director
 * Jacqueline King, Sylvia Noble
 * Sarah Lancashire, Miss Foster
 * Tim Barter, Visual Effects Supervisor

Music list

 * "Ray of Light" by Madonna, Album: Ray of Light
 * "Soul Bossa Nova" by Quincy Jones, Album: The Best... and Friends Album in the World... Ever! Vol. 2
 * "Sugar, We're Goin Down" by Fall Out Boy, Album: From Under the Cork Tree
 * "Theme (from 'Somewhere in Time')" by Michael Chertock, Album: Cinematic Piano
 * "Family Affair" by Sly & the Family Stone, Album: The Soul Album II
 * "Vide Cor Meum (from 'Hannibal')" by Patrick Cassidy, Danielle de Niese & Bruno Lazzaretti, Album: Hannibal Soundtrack
 * "Slam" by Pendulum, Album: Hold Your Colour
 * "Big Girl (You are Beautiful)" by Mika, Album: Life in Cartoon Motion
 * "Land of a Thousand Words" by Scissor Sisters, Album: Ta-Dah
 * "Fake Plastic Trees" by Christopher O'Riley, Album: True Love Waits - Christopher O'Riley plays Radiohead
 * "Get a Move On" by Mr. Scruff, Album: Mr. Scruff Licensing Sampler

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * The readthrough for Partners in Crime.
 * How some of what was on the script page translated to screen.
 * Catherine Tate's performance as Donna.
 * Sarah Lancashire's casting as Miss Foster.

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series DVD box set released on 17 November 2008.