A Noble Return (CON episode)

A Noble Return
Broadcast on:	BBC Three
Broadcast with:	Partners in Crime
Series number:	4
Broadcast date:	5 April 2008 (full length) 6 April 2008 (Cut Down)
Runtime:	45 minutes (full length) 10 minutes (Cut Down)
Key crew
Narrator:	Anthony Head
Doctor Who Confidential
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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.

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

• "Vide Cor Meum" by Danielle Di Niese & Bruno Lazzaretti, Album: Hannibal Soundtrack
• "Family Affair" by Sly & The Family Stone, Album: The Soul Album II
• "Soul Bossa Nova" by Quincy Jones, Album: The Best... And Friends Album in the World... Ever! Vol. 2
• "Sugar We're Going Down" by Fall Out Boy, Album: From Under the Cork Tree
• "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
• "Ray Of Light" by Madonna, Album: Ray Of Light
• "Somewhere In Time (Theme)" by Michael Chertock, Album: Cinematic Piano
• "Slam" by Pendulum, Album: Hold Your Colour
• "Get a Move On" by Mr. Scruff, Album: Mr. Scruff Licensing Sampler

Crew

• Camera - James Daniels, Eric Huyton, Nick Jardine
• Sound - Kevin Meredith, Jon Thomas
• Runners - Scott Handcock, Stuart Laws, Robert Wootton
• Edit Assistant - Sam Jones
• Researchers - Ian Hay, Nathan Landeg, Robin Owen Ellis
• Assistant Producers - Paul Giddings, Paul Symonds, Hannah Williams
• Production Team Assistant - Amanda Buckley
• Production Accountant - Elaine Stephenson
• Production Co-ordinator - Tors Grantham
• Production Manager - Kirsty Reid
• Production Executive - Paul Williams
• Editor - Lizzie Minnion
• Colourist - Jon Everett
• Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
• Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
• Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
• Producer - Zoë Rushton
• Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

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

Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series DVD cover.

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.