Ship Ahoy! (CON episode)

Ship Ahoy! was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Curse of the Black Spot.

Aspects of production covered
The episode covered location shooting and stunt work from The Curse of the Black Spot and Karen Gillan learning and performing her own stunts for the swordfighting scene.

Additional topics covered

 * From Script to Screen aired as part of this episode, launching the Script to Screen writing competition for schools.
 * Karen Gillan doing some of her own stunts.
 * Other stunt work into episode.
 * Autograph signing on location by Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.
 * Choosing the elements needed to make it a true pirate story.

People interviewed

 * Matt Smith - The Doctor
 * Karen Gillan - Amy Pond
 * Arthur Darvill - Rory Williams
 * Steven Moffat - Head writer / Executive producer
 * Steve Thompson - Writer
 * Jeremy Webb - Director
 * Lily Cole - The Siren
 * Frances Barber - Madame Kovarian
 * Crispin Layfield - Stunt Co-ordinator
 * Michael Begley - Mulligan
 * Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch - 3rd Assistant Director
 * Gordon Seed - Stunt Performer

Music list

 * "Frisky" by Tinie Tempah feat. Labrinth
 * "On Board" by Friendly Fires
 * "Me and You" by Nero
 * "I Need Air" by Magnetic Man
 * "El Capitalismo Foraneo" by Gotan Project
 * "Galaxy Bounce" by The Chemical Brothers
 * "Back It Up" by Caro Emerald
 * "On Fire" by Neon Plastix
 * "Resolution" by Duncan Pittock
 * "In The Hospital" by Friendly Fires

Crew

 * Graphics - BBC Wales
 * Title Music - Slam & Saw Productions
 * Camera - Dewi Davies, Steve Webb
 * Sound - Sean Millar, Wil Planitzer
 * Edit Assistant - George Sabapathy
 * Runners - Llywelen Davies, Ryan Simpson
 * Researchers - Matthew Andrews, Leanne René, Robert Wootton
 * Assistant Producers - James Brailsford, Donovan Keogh, Hannah Williams
 * Production Team Assistant - Ruby Kedge
 * Production Accountant - Kevin Rickwood
 * Production Co-ordinator - Megan Pinches
 * Production Manager - Katy Cartwright
 * Production Executive - Stan Matthews
 * Online Editor - Jeremy Lott
 * Colourist - Matt Mullins
 * Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
 * Offline Editor - John Parker
 * Edit Producer - Nathan Landeg
 * 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
The cut down episode retains: interview clips with Karen Gillam, Arthur Darvill, Matt Smith, Crispin Layfield, Michael Begley, Steven Moffat, Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch, Jeremy Webb, and Gordon Seed; behind the scenes footage from the deck of the pirate ship; creating the storm; stunt work.

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