A New York Story (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Daleks in Manhattan.

A condensed 5 minute version of this episode was made available to download in .mp4 format for seven days after broadcast, as part of a BBC trial of video podcasts. It was later uploaded to the BBC's YouTube channel. Both of these were cropped into 4:3 aspect ratio.

Aspects of production covered

 * The choreography of the dance that the showgirls performed being taught one last time before filming.
 * Helen Raynor discusses her decision to centre the plot around the Empire State Building.
 * The contrast between Solomon and Mr. Diagoras as characters, and how both have been affected by the first world war.
 * Filming of the first scene in which the Dalek appears, and how the set design compliments the Dalek.
 * The challenges of writing dialogue for Daleks.
 * Difficulties of adding supporting artists afterwards to a shot of the front of a theatre location used.

Additional topics covered

 * The history of the Empire State Building, within the iconography of New York.
 * Class inequality during the 1930s, and how that is tackled within the story.
 * Helen Raynor explores the historical context of her story.

People interviewed

 * Helen Raynor, Writer, Episode 4
 * Phil Collinson, Series Producer, Doctor Who
 * David Tennant, The Doctor
 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
 * Gareth Skelding, Location Manager
 * James Strong, Director, Episode 4
 * Miranda Raison, Tallulah
 * Ailsa Berk, Choreographer
 * Dave Houghton, Visual Effects Supervisor
 * Eric Loren, Mr Diagoras

Music list

 * "Empire" by Kasabian, Album: Empire
 * "Uncle Johnny" by The Killers, Album: Sam's Town
 * "America" by Razorlight, Album: Razorlight
 * "Rhapsody In Blue" by New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Album: Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue
 * "It's Showtime" by David Lee Roth, Album: A Little Ain't Enough
 * "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" by Scissor Sisters, Album: Ta-Dah
 * "Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin, Album: The Entertainer
 * "Streets of New York" by Alicia Keys, Album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
 * "Lose Yourself" by Eminem, Album: 8 Mile Soundtrack
 * "Walk This Way" by RUN DMC/Aerosmith, Album: Greatest Hits
 * "Lost and Found" by Feeder, Album: The Singles
 * "Going Missing" by Maximo Park, Album: A Certain Trigger
 * "This Ain't A Scene It's An Arms Race (Album Version)" by Fall Out Boy, Album: CD Single

Crew

 * Camera - Jamie Gramston, Nick Jardine
 * Sound - Peter Jones, Mike Larini, Kevin Meredith
 * Runner - Sam Jones
 * Edit Assistant - Christopher Moore
 * Researchers - Nathan Landeg, Jamie Lynch
 * Assistant Producers - Geoff Evans, Hannah Williams
 * Production Team Assistants - Gavin Chappelle, Alexandra Gibbs, Scott Handcock
 * Production Accountant - Elaine Stephenson
 * Production Co-ordinators - Rhiannon Cooper, Tors Grantham
 * Post Production Co-ordinator - Vickie Mansell
 * Production Managers - Kirsty Reid, Natalie Street
 * Production Executive - Paul Williams
 * Editor - James Brailsford
 * Colourist - Jon Everett
 * Dubbing - Mark Ferda
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Edit Producer & Additional Editing - Rob Mansell
 * Producer - Zoë Rushton
 * Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down
to be added

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of the episode is available on the Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series DVD box set.