The Dark Side (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with series 1 episode The Long Game. It was narrated by Simon Pegg, who also appeared in the associated episode as the Editor.

Aspects of production covered

 * The theme of the nature of media and how it can influence people.
 * Filming schedules, and how that had an impact on the writing of The Long Game.
 * The motivations of Van Statten in Dalek, and The Editor in The Long Game.
 * Simon Pegg discusses being The Editor.
 * VFX work for the Jagrafess.

Additional topics covered

 * Russell T Davies discusses his skepticism of the idea of 'evil geniuses', and his desire to ground the series' villains in motivations.
 * The history of villains within Doctor Who, including Davros, Omega and The Master.
 * The character of Turlough and how he is similar in some ways to Adam Mitchell.



People interviewed

 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer
 * Phil Collinson, Producer, Doctor Who
 * Simon Pegg, The Editor
 * Clayton Hickman, Editor, Doctor Who Magazine
 * Andrew Collins, Critic & Broadcaster
 * Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor
 * Colin Baker, The Sixth Doctor
 * Billie Piper, Rose Tyler
 * Peter Davison, The Fifth Doctor
 * Eric Roberts, The Master
 * Sylvester McCoy, The Seventh Doctor
 * Corey Johnson, Henry Van Statten
 * Brian Grant, Director, Episode 7
 * Will Cohen, Visual Effects Producer
 * Dave Houghton, Visual Effects Supervisor
 * Christopher Eccleston, The Ninth Doctor

Music list

 * "Come Down on Me" by Lemon Jelly, Album: 64-95
 * "Firestarter" by The Prodigy, Album: The Fat of the Land
 * "Lovely Head" by Goldfrapp, Album: Felt Mountain (also used in DCOM: River Runs Deep)
 * "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, Album: Songs from the Big Chair
 * "Robot Rock" by Daft Punk, Album: Human After All
 * "Shot You Down" by Audio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra, Album: Shot You Down (Single) (also used in DCOM: All About the Girl)
 * "Alpha Male" by Röyksopp, Album: Röyksopp's Night Out
 * "What People Do All Day" by Aim, Album: Hinterland
 * "We Never Change" by Coldplay, Album: Parachutes
 * "Block Rocking Beats" by The Chemical Brothers, Album: Singles 1993-03
 * "Wordy Rappinghood" by Tom Tom Club, Album: 12" 80's
 * "They" by Jem, Album: They (Single)

Crew

 * Camera - Eric Huyton, Chris Pain, Andy Smith
 * Sound - Kevin Meredith, Les Mowbray, Roger Van K
 * Cyfle Trainee - Bethan Evans
 * Runners - Nic Britz, Maxine Hughes, Lucy Lutman, Hannah Williams
 * Junior Researcher - Alexander Gratton
 * Researchers - Geoff Evans, Zoë Rushton, Stephen Thomas
 * Production Co-ordinator - Hannah Simpson
 * Production Managers - Catherine Gosling, Zoë Scott
 * Editor - Sara Jones
 * Colourist - Jon Everett
 * Dubbing - Peter Jeffreys
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner, Mal Young
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne
 * Produced & Directed by - Griff Rowland

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * Simon Pegg discusses being The Editor.
 * The history of villains within Doctor Who. (Condensed significantly, and constrained down to only the modern series)
 * VFX work for the Jagrafess.
 * Discussion of Adam Mitchell's part within this story (restructured to remove the Turlough comparison)

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.