A Noble Return (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Partners in Crime.

Aspects of production covered

 * The complex process of filming the Doctor and Donna's scene in the window cleaner lift, with VFX, SFX and stunt work.
 * Difficulties of an actor in visualising not-present elements of a shot.

Additional topics covered

 * The 'just-missed-them' aspect of the story.
 * Catherine Tate's performance as Donna.
 * Sarah Lancashire's casting as Miss Foster.

People interviewed

 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
 * Phil Collinson, Series Producer, Doctor Who
 * James Strong, Director, Episode 1
 * David Tennant, The Doctor
 * Catherine Tate, Donna Noble
 * Tom Lucy, Stunt Co-ordinator
 * Andy Pryor, Casting Director
 * Jacqueline King, Sylvia Noble
 * Sarah Lancashire, Miss Foster
 * Tim Barter, Visual Effects Supervisor

Music list

 * "Vide Cor Meum" by Danielle Di Niese & Bruno Lazzaretti, Album: Hannibal Soundtrack
 * "Family Affair" by Sly & The Family Stone, Album: The Soul Album II
 * "Soul Bossa Nova" by Quincy Jones, Album: The Best... And Friends Album in the World... Ever! Vol. 2
 * "Sugar We're Going Down" by Fall Out Boy, Album: From Under the Cork Tree
 * "Big Girl (You are Beautiful)" by Mika, Album: Life in Cartoon Motion
 * "Land of a thousand Words" by Scissor Sisters, Album: Ta-Dah
 * "Fake Plastic Trees" by Christopher O'Riley, Album: True Love Waits - Christopher O'Riley plays Radiohead
 * "Ray Of Light" by Madonna, Album: Ray Of Light
 * "Somewhere In Time (Theme)" by Michael Chertock, Album: Cinematic Piano
 * "Slam" by Pendulum, Album: Hold Your Colour
 * "Get a Move On" by Mr. Scruff, Album: Mr. Scruff Licensing Sampler

Crew

 * Camera - James Daniels, Eric Huyton, Nick Jardine
 * Sound - Kevin Meredith, Jon Thomas
 * Runners - Scott Handcock, Stuart Laws, Robert Wootton
 * Edit Assistant - Sam Jones
 * Researchers - Ian Hay, Nathan Landeg, Robin Owen Ellis
 * Assistant Producers - Paul Giddings, Paul Symonds, Hannah Williams
 * Production Team Assistant - Amanda Buckley
 * Production Accountant - Elaine Stephenson
 * Production Co-ordinator - Tors Grantham
 * Production Manager - Kirsty Reid
 * Production Executive - Paul Williams
 * Editor - Lizzie Minnion
 * Colourist - Jon Everett
 * Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Producer - Zoë Rushton
 * Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * The readthrough for Partners in Crime.
 * How some of what was on the script page translated to screen.
 * Catherine Tate's performance as Donna.
 * Sarah Lancashire's casting as Miss Foster.

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series DVD box set released on 17 November 2008.