About a Boy (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Night Terrors.

Aspects of production covered

 * The challenges of changing one location to fit more for the part of a toybox house.
 * Ailsa Berk talks about the physicality of the Dolls.
 * Stunt work for the scene of Ms Rossiter being sucked into the bins.
 * The greenscreen work for residents being sucked into the floor.
 * Jamie Oram's thoughts and excitement on being in Doctor Who.

Additional topics covered

 * For the most part, the episode looked over Mark Gatiss's career on Doctor Who, examining each of his episodes in turn.
 * A Day in the Life: 3rd Assistant Director.
 * Script to Screen competition production meeting.
 * Filming for the Script to Screen winner: Death is the Only Answer.

People interviewed

 * Arthur Darvill, Rory Williams
 * Karen Gillan, Amy Pond
 * Matt Smith, The Doctor
 * Nicky James, Location Manager
 * Karl Probert, Art Director
 * Richard Clark, Director
 * Mark Gatiss, Writer
 * Ailsa Berk, Choreographer
 * Steven Moffat, Head Writer
 * Crispin Layfield, Stunt Co-ordinator
 * Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch, 3rd Assistant Director
 * James DeHaviland, 2nd Assistant Director
 * Marcus Wilson, Producer
 * Jeremy Webb, Director, Death Is The Only Answer
 * Jason Gill, Costume Designer
 * Nickolas Grace, Einstein
 * Barbara Southcott, Make-up Designer
 * Danny Hargreaves, Special Effects Supervisor
 * Jamie Oram, George

Music list

 * "Lucid Dreams" by Franz Ferdinand
 * "Summertime (Extended Club Mix)" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
 * "Haunted House" by Paul Mottram, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery ANW 1071
 * "Doll Parts" by Hole
 * "Baby Doll" by N.E.R.D.
 * "The Writer" by Ellie Goulding
 * "40 Days and 40 Nights" by The Enemy
 * "Upside Down" by Paloma Faith
 * "Mouthwash" by Kate Nash
 * "We'll Live and Die in These Towns" by The Enemy
 * "Dancing on My Own" by Robyn
 * "Things Got To Get Better (Get Together)" by Marva Whitney
 * "What You Know" by Two Door Cinema Club
 * "Aggro" by The Enemy
 * "How It Ends" by DeVotchKa

Crew

 * Graphics - BBC Wales
 * Title Music - Slam & Saw Productions
 * Camera - Aled Jenkins, Jon Rees, Andy Smith, Steve Webb
 * Sound - Steve Hoy, Sean Millar, Brian Murrell, Wil Planitzer
 * Edit Assistant - George Sabapathy
 * Runner - Llywelen Davies
 * Researchers - Matthew Andrews, Leanne René, Robert Wootton
 * Assistant Producers - James Brailsford, Donovan Keogh, Hannah Williams
 * Production Accountant - Kevin Rickwood
 * Production Co-ordinator - Megan Pinches
 * Production Manager - Katy Cartwright
 * Production Executive - Stan Matthews
 * Colourist - Matt Mullins
 * Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
 * Offline Editors - Rob Franz, Gary Skipton
 * Edit Producer - Ian Hay
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Steven Moffat, Piers Wenger, Beth Willis
 * Senior Producer - Zoë Rushton
 * Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

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 Sixth Series DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 21 November 2011.