The World of Who (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with the Series 1 episode Bad Wolf. The working title for this episode was The Cult of Who.

Aspects of production covered

 * Russell T Davies talks about each game show and how the Who team managed to have three of them.
 * C4 kindly let the BBC use the Big Brother logo.
 * Millennium FX, who created the game show robots, explains how they made them and their designs.
 * John Barrowman and Russell speak about the nude scene; originally John's buttocks were to be seen in several scenes, but the BBC asked Who to remove these scenes. Russell states he has seen people's bums on Neighbours, a show which is on earlier than Doctor Who. John Barrowman also jokes he was upset that his bottom was cut out!
 * Russell explains the Bad Wolf story and the Daleks' return.

Additional topics covered

 * US conventions, with filming at Gallifrey One 16.
 * Mastermind: Doctor Who Special
 * The opening of the Doctor Who Exhibition, Brighton Pier.



People interviewed

 * Alan Ruscoe, Anne Droid
 * Neill Gorton, Creature Effects Designer
 * Charlie Bluett, Senior Technician
 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer
 * Paterson Joseph, Rodrick
 * Phil Collinson, Producer, Doctor Who
 * Billie Piper, Rose Tyler
 * John Humphrys, Presenter
 * Katy Manning, Jo Grant
 * Peter Davison, The Fifth Doctor
 * Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor
 * Shaun Lyon, Convention Organiser
 * Elisabeth Sladen, Sarah Jane Smith
 * Richard Franklin, Captain Mike Yates
 * Colin Baker, The Sixth Doctor
 * Nicholas Courtney, Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
 * Sylvester McCoy, The Seventh Doctor
 * Tim Davis, Vendor
 * Nicola Bryant, Peri
 * Gary Russell, Producer, Big Finish Productions
 * Jason Mannix, Exhibition Organiser
 * John Barrowman, Captain Jack Harkness

Music list

 * "Every Day Should Be A Holiday" by The Dandy Warhols, Album: Essential Soundtracks - The New Movie Collection
 * "Battle Without Honour Or Honour" by Tomoyasu Hotei, Album: Kill Bill Volume 1 Soundtrack
 * "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by Andy Williams, Album: Bridget Jones
 * "Do What You Want To Do" by T Connection, Album: The Best Disco Album In The World - Ever!
 * "A Cup Of Coffee" by Eddie And The Eggs, Album: A Selection Of Smouldering Deep House Grooves
 * "The Sea" by Morcheeba, Album: Big Calm
 * "Ready To Go" by Republica, Album: The Best Album In The World - Ever!

Crew

 * Camera - Mat Bryant, Eric Huyton, Aled Jenkins, Andy Smith
 * Sound - Kevin Meredith, Les Mowbray, Phil Turner, Roger Van K
 * Runners - Nic Britz, Bethan Evans, Maxine Hughes, Lucy Lutman
 * Junior Researcher - Alexander Gratton
 * Researchers - Zoë Rushton, Stephen Thomas
 * Assistant Producer - Geoff Evans
 * Production Co-ordinator - Hannah Simpson
 * Production Managers - Catherine Gosling, Zoë Scott
 * Editor - Lee Buers
 * Colourist - Jon Everett
 * Dubbing - Peter Jeffreys
 * Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner, Mal Young
 * Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
 * Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne
 * Produced & Directed by - Adam Page

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.