TARDIS Tales (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Unquiet Dead.

Aspects of production covered

 * The realisation of the new TARDIS interior set, and cast & crew opinions on it.
 * Edward Thomas discussing the organic materials and styles he incorporated into the new TARDIS interior.
 * Filming on The Unquiet Dead, specifically finding accurate looking period architecture in Wales, coordinating the extras, and managing the fake snow.
 * The make up effects used to realise the Gelth.
 * The VFX for the Gelth spirits.

Additional topics covered

 * The history of the Doctor's TARDIS not taking him to where he wants.
 * Christopher Eccleston discussing his first night of filming with the TARDIS prop.
 * Mark Gatiss discussing his joy at being able to write for the TV series.
 * The Doctor's long habit of meeting or knowing historical figures.
 * The show's history about the morality of altering history.



People interviewed

 * Christopher Eccleston, The Ninth Doctor
 * Sylvester McCoy, The Seventh Doctor
 * Colin Baker, The Sixth Doctor
 * Billie Piper, Rose Tyler
 * Edward Thomas, Production Designer
 * Clayton Hickman, Editor, Doctor Who Magazine
 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer
 * Euros Lyn, Director, Episode 3
 * Mark Gatiss, Writer, Episode 3
 * Ernie Vincze, Director of Photography
 * Phil Collinson, Producer, Doctor Who
 * Elisabeth Sladen, Sarah Jane Smith
 * Davy Jones, Make Up Designer
 * Will Cohen, Visual Effects Producer
 * Chris Tucker, 3-D Artist

Music list

 * "Vegas Two Times" by Stereophonics, Album: Just Enough Education to Perform
 * "Seasons Change" by Anastacia, Album: Anastacia
 * "Get It Right Next Time" by Gerry Rafferty, Album: Baker Street
 * "Lara's Theme (from 'Doctor Zhivago')" by Maurice Jarre, Album: Doctor Zhivago Soundtrack
 * "History Repeating" by Propellerheads feat. Shirley Bassey, Album: Decksandrumsandrockandroll
 * "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jnr., Album: Ghostbusters Soundtrack

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * Christopher Eccleston discussing his first night of filming with the TARDIS prop.
 * The make up effects used to realise the Gelth.
 * The realisation of the new TARDIS interior set, and cast & crew opinions on it. (significantly shortened)
 * Edward Thomas discussing the organic materials and styles he incorporated into the new TARDIS interior. (shortened)
 * Filming on The Unquiet Dead, specifically finding accurate looking period architecture in Wales, coordinating the extras, and managing the fake snow. (shortened)

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete First Series DVD box set released on 21 November 2005.