From Zero to Hero (CON episode)

From Zero to Hero was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Age of Steel.

Aspects of production covered Edit

• The development of Mickey from last series into this one, becoming more of a heroic and companion figure.
• Noel Clarke's excitement about playing Ricky, particularly in scenes against Mickey.
• The logistics of filming the two 'sides' of scenes involving both Mickey and Ricky.
• Filming of the fall for Ricky's death.

Additional topics covered Edit

to be added

People interviewed Edit

• Noel Clarke, Mickey Smith
• Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
• Lee Flay, Mix & Overlay Operator
• David Tennant, The Doctor
• Camille Coduri, Jackie Tyler
• Billie Piper, Rose Tyler
• Andrew Hayden-Smith, Jake
• Abbie Collins, Stunt Co-ordinator, Doctor Who
• Clayton Hickman, Editor, Doctor Who Magazine

Music list Edit

• "No Tomorrow" by Orson, Album: No Tomorrow^[1]
• "Who The F*** Are The Arctic Monkeys" by Arctic Monkeys, Album: Who The F*** Are The Arctic Monkeys
• "Loser" by Beck, Album: Mellow Gold
• "Why Won't You Give Me Your Love" by The Zutons, Album: Why Won't You Give Me Your Love
• "Oh My God" by Kaiser Chiefs, Album: Employment
• "Long Legs" by The Magic Numbers, Album: The Magic Numbers
• "My Style" by Black Eyed Peas, Album: Monkey Business

Crew Edit

• Camera - Mat Bryant, Dewi Davies, Aled Jenkins, Eric Huyton, Johnny Rogers, Andy Smith
• Sound - Steve Hoy, John McCombie, Kevin Meredith, Ryan Windley
• Runners - Rhian Arwel, Alia Bianco
• Researchers - Alexander Gratton, Hannah Williams
• Assistant Producers - Zoë Rushton, Geoff Evans
• Production Team Assistants - Bethan Evans, Claire Jones
• Production Co-ordinator - Hannah Simpson
• Production Managers - Zoë Scott, Natalie Street
• Editors - James Brailsford, Rob Mansell
• Colourist - Simon Meek
• Dubbing - Peter Jeffreys
• Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
• Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
• Edit Producer - Mark Procter
• Producer - Adam Page
• Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down Edit

to be added

Home video releases Edit

The "Cut Down" version of the episode is available on the Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series DVD box set.

Footnotes Edit