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Bringing Back the Doctor was the first episode of Doctor Who Confidential and the episode broadcast in conjunction with Series 1 episode Rose. The working title for this episode was "Back From The Future".[1]

Although the earlier special Doctor Who: A New Dimension is occasionally considered "Doctor Who Confidential episode 0" because of its similar focus and shared production personnel, this is the first official Doctor Who Confidential episode.

Aspects of production covered

2005 CON Webpage Image S1 Ep1

2005 promo image.

  • Russell T Davies discussing his casting of Christopher Eccleston.
  • The new series branching out into much more on-location shooting as opposed to being filmed mostly on sets like in the classic era, giving it a more modern and expansive feel.
  • Lucinda Wright and Christopher Eccleston discussing choosing a leather jacket for the Ninth Doctor's outfit.

Additional topics covered

  • Reactions of some of the previous Doctors to the return of the show and of Christopher Eccleston's casting as the Doctor.
  • Recap of the classic run of the show.
  • Russell T Davies justifying his decision to not feature the regeneration of the Eighth Doctor.
  • The dedication of Doctor Who fans during the "Wilderness Years".
  • The dynamic between Rose and the Ninth Doctor, and why they both like each other.

People interviewed

Music list

  • "Blister in the Sun" by Violent Femmes, Album: Grosse Pointe Blank Soundtrack[2]
  • "Dedicated Follower of Fashion" by The Kinks, Album: The Definitive Collection
  • "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" by The Killers, Album: Hot Fuss
  • "In-Between Days" by The Cure, Album: The Greatest Hits
  • "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis vs. JXL, Album: Elvis Greatest Hits
  • "Halcyon and On and On" by Orbital, Album: Orbital
  • "My Generation" by The Who
  • "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum, Album: The Collection (also heard in TV: Revelation of the Daleks)
  • "I'd Have You Anytime" by George Harrison, Album: All Things Must Pass
  • "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, Album: The Singles Collection
  • "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club, Album: The Greatest Hits of the Eighties
  • "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies, Album: Now That's What I Call Music 1988
  • "You Spin Me Right Round" by Dead Or Alive, Album: Youthquake
  • "The Final Countdown" by Europe, Album: The Final Countdown
  • "High and Dry" by Radiohead, Album: The Bends

Crew

Elements retained in Cut Down

  • Russell T Davies discussing his casting of Christopher Eccleston.
  • The new series branching out into much more on-location shooting as opposed to being filmed mostly on sets.
  • The dynamic between Rose and the Ninth Doctor, and why they both like each other.
  • Lucinda Wright and Christopher Eccleston discussing choosing a leather jacket for the Ninth Doctor's outfit.

Home video releases

Series-1-boxset

Doctor Who: The Complete First Series DVD cover.

The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete First Series DVD box set released on 21 November 2005.

Footnotes

  1. Doctor Who Confidential. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 6 January 2019.
  2. Episode 1 : Bringing Back The Doctor. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 5 January 2019.
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