Special Effects (CON episode)

Special Effects was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with series 1 episode The Empty Child. The working title for this episode was FX.

Aspects of production covered
John Barrowman discusses the joys of making his first appearance in Doctor Who, fulfilling a childhood dream.

Additional topics covered
The makeup used for the Empty Child.

People interviewed

 * Colin Baker
 * Tom Baker
 * John Barrowman
 * Will Cohen
 * Andrew Collins
 * Phil Collinson
 * Russell T Davies
 * Peter Davison
 * Christopher Eccleston
 * Julie Gardner
 * Neill Gorton
 * James Hawes
 * Sylvester McCoy
 * Steven Moffat
 * Billie Piper
 * Edward Thomas
 * Ernie Vincze
 * Richard Wilson

Music list

 * "Planet Earth" by Jamiroquai, Album: Synkronized
 * "Capricorn One" by Jerry Goldsmith, Album: The Number One Sci Fi Album
 * "Pushing The Senses" by Feeder, Album: Pushing The Senses
 * "Galvanize" by The Chemical Brothers, Album: Push The Button
 * "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane, Album: Now 57
 * "I Need A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler, Album: The Greatist Hits
 * "Black Dog" by Led Zeppelin, Album: Led Zeppelin
 * "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin, Album: Led Zeppelin
 * "In The Mood" by Glenn Miller, Album: The Ultimate Glenn Miller

Crew

 * Camera - Eric Huyton
 * Sound - Kevin Meredith
 * Runners - Nick Britz, Bethan Evans, Lucy Lutman
 * Researcher - Alexander Gratton
 * Assistant Producers - Geoff Evans, Zoë Rushton
 * Production Co-ordinator - Hannah Simpson
 * Production Manager - Zoe Scott
 * Editors - Caroline Lynch-Blosse, Dylan Evans
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * 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 First Series DVD box set.