Bringing Back the Doctor (CON episode)

Bringing Back the Doctor was the first episode of Doctor Who Confidential and the episode broadcast in conjunction with Series 1 episode Rose. The working title for this episode was Back From The Future.

Although the earlier special Doctor Who: A New Dimension is occasionally considered "Doctor Who Confidential episode 0" because of its similar focus and shared production personnel, this is the first official Doctor Who Confidential episode.

Aspects of production covered

 * The new series branching out into much more on-location shooting as opposed to being filmed mostly on sets like in the classic era, giving it a more modern and expansive feel.

Additional topics covered
to be added

People interviewed

 * Colin Baker
 * Tom Baker
 * Keith Boak
 * Phil Collinson
 * Russell T Davies
 * Peter Davison
 * Christopher Eccleston
 * Julie Gardner
 * Lorraine Heggessey
 * Clayton Hickman
 * Katy Manning
 * Sylvester McCoy
 * Billie Piper
 * Gary Russell
 * Lucinda Wright

Music list

 * "Blister In The Sun" by Violent Femmes, Album: Grosse Point Blank Soundtrack
 * "Dedicated Follower Of Fashion" by The Kinks, Album: The Definitive Collection
 * "Jennie Was A Friend Of Mine" by The Killers, Album: Hot Fuss
 * "In-Between Days" by The Cure, Album: The Greatest Hits
 * "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis vs. JXL, Album: Elvis Greatest Hits
 * "Halcyon" by Orbital, Album: Orbital
 * "My Generation" by The Who, Album:
 * "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Procul Harem, Album: The Collection
 * "I'd Have You Anytime" by George Harrison, Album: All Things Must Pass
 * "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, Album: The Singles Collection
 * "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club, Album: The Greatest Hits Of The Eighties
 * "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies, Album: Now That's What I Call Music 1988
 * "You Spin Me Right Round" by Dead Or Alive, Album: Youthquake
 * "The Final Countdown" by Europe, Album: The Final Countdown
 * "High And Dry" by Radiohead, Album: The Bends

Crew
With thanks to Clayton Hickman and Andrew Pixley 
 * Producer - Gillane Seaborne
 * Executive producer - Mark Cossey
 * Film editor - Sven Brooks
 * Production manager - Catherine Gosling
 * Production co-ordinator - Caroline Harris
 * Production secretary - Hannah Simpson
 * Dubbing - Peter Jeffreys
 * Sound - Roger Van Koningsveld, Phil Turner, Graham Ross, Kevin Meredith, Richard Maxwell, Steve Hoy
 * Camera operators - Matt Bryant, Eric Huyton, Nick Jardine, Andy Smith
 * Colourist - Richard Doel
 * Composer - Mike Westergaard
 * Runners - Maxime Hughes, Hannah Williams
 * Researchers - Geoff Evans, Zoe Rushton, Stephen Thomas
 * Junior researcher - Alexander Gratton
 * Copyright contractor - Robert Bruce
 * Artist contractor - Lesley Longhurst

Elements retained in Cut Down
to be added

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of the episode is available on the Complete First Series DVD box set.