Breaking the Silence (CON episode)

 was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Day of the Moon.

Aspects of production covered
The creation of scenes such as the opening and River Song's fall were covered. It also saw Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill conduct a tour of the area around the filming locations.

Additional topics covered

 * Location shooting at Glen Canyon.
 * Behind the scenes footage from the spaceship and the orphanage.
 * A Day in the Life: Director of Photography.

People interviewed

 * Toby Haynes, Director
 * Karen Gillan, Amy Pond
 * Stephan Pehrsson, Director of Photography
 * Steven Moffat, Head Writer
 * Michael Pickwoad, Production Designer
 * Matt Smith, The Doctor
 * Mark Sheppard, Canton Delaware
 * Alex Kingston, River Song
 * Arthur Darvill, Rory Williams
 * Beth Willis, Executive Producer
 * Piers Wenger, Executive Producer
 * Marcus Wilson, Producer
 * Larry Rock, Tour Guide
 * Kerry Shale, Doctor Renfrew

Music list

 * "Infinity" by The xx
 * "Stay Too Long" by Plan B
 * "Escape Velocity" by The Chemical Brothers
 * "Dominos" by The Big Pink
 * "Silence (DJ Tiësto In Search of Sunrise Remix)" by Delerium
 * "Blind Faith" by Chase & Status feat. Liam Bailey
 * "Stars" by The xx
 * "Dream Catcher" by Jeremy Sherman, Album: Country, Blues, Americana ANW 1490
 * "Kentucky Roads" by Dennis 'Cannonball' Caplinger, Album: USA, Country, Surf ANW 1070
 * "Snowden" by Doves
 * "Sun It Rises" by Fleet Foxes
 * "Inner Dream" by Barrie Gledden & Kes Loy, Album: Chilled Lifestyle 2 ANW 1167
 * "Navajo Horizon" by Barrie Gledden & Simeon Wood, Album: World ANW 1026
 * "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode
 * "The Drum Song" by The Temper Trap
 * "Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones
 * "Green Onions" by Booker T. & the M.G.'s
 * "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
 * "I Get Around" by The Beach Boys
 * "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin
 * "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison
 * "Dirge" by Death in Vegas

Elements retained in Cut Down
The cut down version retains behind the scenes shots on location in the US, in the orphanage, and in the Silent's spaceship; interview clips with Toby Haines, Karen Gillan, Stephan Pehrsson, and Arthur Darvill.

Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 21 November 2011.