A Brush with Genius (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Vincent and the Doctor.

Aspects of production covered

 * Filming of Vincent and the Doctor in Croatia.
 * Cast and crew discuss Richard Curtis coming onboard as a writer.
 * Recreating a café from one of Van Gogh's paintings.
 * One of the supporting artists discusses how the production coming to their area has been interesting and exciting for the local people.
 * Richard Curtis discusses Van Gogh as a person, and the importance about exploring as much depth as possible in the time available.
 * Tony Curran discusses his research into Van Gogh for taking on the role, and some of the struggles that Van Gogh faced in his life.
 * Tony Curran discusses some of the real Van Gogh paintings and his style as an artist with Scott Allan.
 * The challenges of acting a fight against a monster that is invisible.
 * Filming in a Welsh abbey for some of the story.
 * Filming the emotional climax of the story, where Van Gogh sees his work in the gallery, using a turntable and certain camera shots.

Additional topics covered

 * The seriousness of depression, and the exploration of it as a theme.

People interviewed

 * Karen Gillan, Amy Pond
 * Steven Moffat, Head Writer
 * Jonny Campbell, Director, Episode 10
 * Richard Curtis, Writer, Episode 10
 * Tony Curran, Vincent van Gogh
 * Bob Gurney, Facilities Co-ordinator
 * Tristan Peatfield, Art Director
 * Tatjana Ciciliani, Supporting Artist
 * John Bennett, 1st Assistant Director
 * Ray Holman, Costume Designer
 * James DeHaviland, 2nd Assistant Director
 * Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch, 3rd Assistant Director
 * Scott Allan, Curator, J. Paul Getty Museum
 * Crispin Layfield, Stunt Co-ordinator

Music list

 * "Everyone's at It" by Lily Allen†
 * "You Could Be Happy" by Snow Patrol
 * "Lust for Life" by Iggy Pop
 * "Diferente" by Gotan Project
 * "Main Theme (from 'Jean de Florette')" by City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
 * "Hometown Glory" by Adele
 * "California Love" by 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman
 * "Hang You from the Heavens" by The Dead Weather
 * "Lifeboats" by Snow Patrol
 * "The Big Jump" by The Chemical Brothers
 * "Many of Horror" by Biffy Clyro
 * "Chances" by Athlete

†Full length version only, replaced with the following music for the cut-down version:
 * "Ghost" by Little Boots

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 Fifth Series DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 8 November 2010.