The Italian Job (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Fires of Pompeii.

The title is a reference to the 1969 film.

Aspects of production covered

 * The difficulties of making the studio sets look consistent with the location filming.
 * Filming of the eruption sequences.

Additional topics covered

 * Cast and crew excitement about location filming for this story.

People interviewed

 * Catherine Tate, Donna Noble
 * Phil Cornwell, Stallholder
 * David Tennant, The Doctor
 * Colin Teague, Director, Episode 2
 * Edward Thomas, Production Designer
 * Phil Collinson, Series Producer, Doctor Who
 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
 * Tracie Simpson, Production Manager
 * Bob Gurney, Facilities Manager
 * Danny Hargreaves, Special Effects Supervisor
 * James North, Associate Designer
 * Dave Houghton, Visual Effects Supervisor
 * Gaetano Manfredi, Guide

Music list

 * "Suburban Knights" by Hard-Fi, Album: Once Upon a Time in the West
 * "This Song (Instrumental version)" by The Enemy, Album: We Live and Die in These Towns
 * "So Low, So High (Instrumental version)" by Maps, Album: We Can Create
 * "Crap Shootin'" by Mark Waterfield & Cameron Jenkins, Album: Alternative Country X-SERIES XCD065
 * "Banquet (Boys Noize Vox Mix)" by Bloc Party, Album: Thrive Mix presents Electro
 * "Drop Audio" by The Qemists feat. ID, Album: Drop Audio (Single)
 * "True Skool" by Coldcut feat. Roots Manuva, Album: Sound Mirrors
 * "Faithful" by Nigel Mullaney & Jonathan Jowett, Album: Groovemasters Chill Mix DWCD 0400
 * "I Shall Overcome (Instrumental version)" by Hard-Fi, Album: Once Upon a Time in the West

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * The decision to film in Rome, as other options were not as viable.
 * David's tour of the real Pompeii
 * Filming the eruption (briefly)

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.