The New World of Who (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Love & Monsters.

Aspects of production covered

 * The plotting of Love & Monsters, to accommodate for the need to have a 'Doctor-lite' story.
 * The filming of the scene to tie-in with the Auton invasion seen in Rose.
 * Prosthetics work for the Abzorbaloff.

Additional topics covered

 * The Blue Peter competition from which the concept of the Abzorbaloff came.
 * Shooting the interactive Attack of the Graske mini-episode.
 * The goal to get more women and children watching Doctor Who.

People interviewed

 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
 * Peter Kay, The Abzorbaloff
 * David Tennant, The Doctor
 * Neill Gorton, Creature Effects Designer
 * Marc Warren, Elton
 * Billie Piper, Rose Tyler
 * Richard Marson, Editor, Blue Peter
 * William Grantham, Abzorbaloff Creator
 * Jo Pearce, Senior Interactive Producer
 * Andrew Collins, Critic & Broadcaster
 * James Goss, Editor, Doctor Who Website
 * Moray Laing, Assistant Editor, Dr Who Adventures
 * Leslie Sinoway, Editor, Mizz Magazine
 * Sam Robinson, Editor, Girl Talk Magazine
 * Murray Gold, Composer
 * Rob Samuel, National Orchestra of Wales
 * Goldie Looking Chain

Music list

 * "Mr Brightside" by The Killers, Album: Hot Fuss
 * "Juicebox" by The Strokes, Album: First Impressions of Earth
 * "Can You Dig It?" by The Mock Turtles, Album: Can You Dig It: The Best of The Mock Turtles
 * "Barnacle Bill (theme from 'Blue Peter')" by Nial Brown
 * "All You Good Good People" by Embrace, Album: The Good Will Out
 * "There's No Other Way" by Blur, Album: The Best of Blur
 * "Army of Me" by Björk, Album: Greatest Hits (also used in CON: Take Two)
 * "Guns Don't Kill People, Rappers Do" by Goldie Lookin Chain

Crew

 * Camera - Mat Bryant, Dewi Davies, Aled Jenkins, Eric Huyton, Andy Smith
 * Sound - Deian Gerallt, Steve Hoy, John McCombie, Kevin Meredith, Ryan Windley
 * Runners - Rhian Arwel, Alia Bianco
 * Researchers - Cat Chappell, Alexander Gratton, Kate Monaghan, Hannah Williams
 * Assistant Producers - Geoff Evans, Zoë Rushton, Stephen Thomas
 * Production Team Assistant - Claire Jones
 * Production Co-ordinator - Hannah Simpson
 * Production Managers - Zoë Scott, Natalie Street
 * Editor - Sven Brooks
 * Colourist - Jon Everett
 * Dubbing - Mark Ferda
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Edit Producer - Mark Allen
 * Producer - Adam Page
 * Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * The plotting of Love & Monsters, to accommodate for the need to have a 'Doctor-lite' story.
 * The filming of the scene to tie-in with the Auton invasion seen in Rose.
 * The Blue Peter competition from which the concept of the Abzorbaloff came.
 * * The goal to get more women and children watching Doctor Who.

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series DVD box set released on 20 November 2006.