New New Doctor (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with New Earth.

Aspects of production covered

 * David Tennant's casting as the Tenth Doctor
 * Designing the Tenth Doctor's outfit and personality
 * Filming of the decontamination lift sequences, namely the complexities of the running water for both cast & crew.
 * How filming of the rapid descent down the lift cable was done in a slow, safe manner for David & Billie, and then made to look more rapid and frantic using CGI VFX.

Additional topics covered

 * The process of regeneration within the show, and the importance of the post-regeneration stories in establishing the character of that incarnation.
 * The decision to bring back Cassandra from the previous series.
 * David and Billie having to perform as Cassandra.

People interviewed

 * James Hawes, Director, Episode 1
 * David Tennant, The Doctor
 * Will Cohen, Visual Effects Producer
 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
 * Julie Gardner, Executive Producer, Doctor Who
 * Louise Page, Costume Designer
 * Phil Collinson, Producer, Doctor Who
 * Clayton Hickman, Editor, Doctor Who Magazine
 * Noel Clarke, Mickey Smith

Music list

 * "Ooh La La" by Goldfrapp, Album: Supernature
 * "Sun Hits the Sky" by Supergrass, Album: Best of Supergrass
 * "Fix You" by Coldplay, Album: X and Y
 * "Mathar (Discovery of India Mix)" by Indian Vibes & Thievery Corporation, Album: The Outernational Sound
 * "Filthy/Gorgeous" by Scissor Sisters
 * "Feeling Good" by Muse, Album: Origin of Symmetry

Elements retained in Cut Down

 * Designing the Tenth Doctor's outfit and personality.
 * How filming of the rapid descent down the lift cable was done in a slow, safe manner for David & Billie, and then made to look more rapid and frantic using CGI VFX (shorter than original version).
 * David and Billie having to perform as Cassandra.
 * The usage of "Feeling Good" by Muse (Album: Origin Of Symmetry) at the end of the episode is preserved/retained.

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.