A Noble Return was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Partners in Crime.
Aspects of production covered[]
- The complex process of filming the Doctor and Donna's scene in the window cleaner lift, with VFX, SFX and stunt work.
- Difficulties of an actor in visualising not-present elements of a shot.
Additional topics covered[]
- The 'just-missed-them' aspect of the story.
- Catherine Tate's performance as Donna.
- Sarah Lancashire's casting as Miss Foster.
- A Next time on Doctor Who Confidential... trailer for the following episode.
People interviewed[]
- Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
- Phil Collinson, Series Producer, Doctor Who
- James Strong, Director, Episode 1
- David Tennant, The Doctor
- Catherine Tate, Donna Noble
- Tom Lucy, Stunt Co-ordinator
- Andy Pryor, Casting Director
- Jacqueline King, Sylvia Noble
- Sarah Lancashire, Miss Foster
- Tim Barter, Visual Effects Supervisor
Music list[]
- "Ray of Light" by Madonna, Album: Ray of Light[1]
- "Soul Bossa Nova" by Quincy Jones, Album: The Best... and Friends Album in the World... Ever! Vol. 2
- "Sugar, We're Goin Down" by Fall Out Boy, Album: From Under the Cork Tree
- "Theme (from 'Somewhere in Time')" by Michael Chertock, Album: Cinematic Piano
- "Family Affair" by Sly & the Family Stone, Album: The Soul Album II
- "Vide Cor Meum (from 'Hannibal')" by Patrick Cassidy, Danielle de Niese & Bruno Lazzaretti, Album: Hannibal Soundtrack
- "Slam" by Pendulum, Album: Hold Your Colour
- "Big Girl (You are Beautiful)" by Mika, Album: Life in Cartoon Motion
- "Land of a Thousand Words" by Scissor Sisters, Album: Ta-Dah
- "Fake Plastic Trees" by Christopher O'Riley, Album: True Love Waits - Christopher O'Riley plays Radiohead
- "Get a Move On" by Mr. Scruff, Album: Mr. Scruff Licensing Sampler
Crew[]
Executive Producer Mark Cossey |
Executive Producers for Dr Who Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner |
Series Producer Gillane Seaborne |
Producer Zoë Rushton |
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General production staff
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Camera and lighting department
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General post-production staff
Sound |
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BBC Wales |
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Not every person who worked on this episode was credited. The absence of a credit for a position doesn't necessarily mean the job wasn't required. The information above is based solely on observations of the actual end credits of the episodes as broadcast, and does not relay information from IMDB or other sources. |
Elements retained in Cut Down[]
- The readthrough for Partners in Crime.
- How some of what was on the script page translated to screen.
- Catherine Tate's performance as Donna.
- Sarah Lancashire's casting as Miss Foster.
Home video releases[]
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series DVD box set released on 17 November 2008.
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Episode 1 : A Noble Return. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 31 December 2018.