Ship Ahoy! (CON episode)

Ship Ahoy! was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Curse of the Black Spot.

Aspects of production covered
The episode covered location shooting and stunt work from The Curse of the Black Spot and Karen Gillan learning and performing her own stunts for the swordfighting scene.

Additional topics covered

 * From Script to Screen aired as part of this episode, launching the Script to Screen writing competition for schools.
 * Karen Gillan doing some of her own stunts.
 * Other stunt work into episode.
 * Autograph signing on location by Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.
 * Choosing the elements needed to make it a true pirate story.

People interviewed

 * Matt Smith - The Doctor
 * Karen Gillan - Amy Pond
 * Arthur Darvill - Rory Williams
 * Steven Moffat - Head writer / Executive producer
 * Steve Thompson - Writer
 * Jeremy Webb - Director
 * Lily Cole - The Siren
 * Frances Barber - Madame Kovarian
 * Crispin Layfield - Stunt Co-ordinator
 * Michael Begley - Mulligan
 * Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch - 3rd Assistant Director
 * Gordon Seed - Stunt Performer

Crew
to be added

Elements retained in Cut Down
The cut down episode retains: interview clips with Karen Gillam, Arthur Darvill, Matt Smith, Crispin Layfield, Michael Begley, Steven Moffat, Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch, Jeremy Webb, and Gordon Seed; behind the scenes footage from the deck of the pirate ship; creating the storm; stunt work.

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version appears on disc 6 of the Series Six DVD set.