Special Effects (CON episode)

Special Effects was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with series 1 episode The Empty Child. The working title for this episode was FX.

Aspects of production covered
John Barrowman discusses the joys of making his first appearance in Doctor Who, fulfilling a childhood dream.

Additional topics covered
The makeup used for the Empty Child.

People interviewed

 * Colin Baker
 * Tom Baker
 * John Barrowman
 * Will Cohen
 * Andrew Collins
 * Phil Collinson
 * Russell T Davies
 * Peter Davison
 * Christopher Eccleston
 * Julie Gardner
 * Neill Gorton
 * James Hawes
 * Sylvester McCoy
 * Steven Moffat
 * Billie Piper
 * Edward Thomas
 * Ernie Vincze
 * Richard Wilson

Music list

 * "Planet Earth" by Jamiroquai, Album: Synkronized
 * "Capricorn One" by Jerry Goldsmith, Album: The Number One Sci Fi Album
 * "Pushing The Senses" by Feeder, Album: Pushing The Senses
 * "Galvanize" by The Chemical Brothers, Album: Push The Button
 * "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane, Album: Now 57
 * "I Need A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler, Album: The Greatist Hits
 * "Black Dog" by Led Zeppelin, Album: Led Zeppelin
 * "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin, Album: Led Zeppelin
 * "In The Mood" by Glenn Miller, Album: The Ultimate Glenn Miller

Crew
to be added

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.