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* Helen Raynor discusses her decision to centre the plot around the Empire State Building, and the historical context of the story. (These two segments have been combined.) | |||
* The choreography of the dance that the showgirls performed being taught one last time before filming. | |||
* The contrast between Solomon and Mr. Diagoras as characters, and how both have been affected by the first world war. (Slightly trimmed) | |||
== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
Revision as of 19:53, 19 September 2020
A New York Story was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Daleks in Manhattan.
A condensed 5 minute version of this episode was made available to download in .mp4 format for seven days after broadcast, as part of a BBC trial of video podcasts.[1] It was later uploaded to the BBC's YouTube channel. Both of these were cropped into 4:3 aspect ratio.
Aspects of production covered
- The choreography of the dance that the showgirls performed being taught one last time before filming.
- Helen Raynor discusses her decision to centre the plot around the Empire State Building.
- The contrast between Solomon and Mr. Diagoras as characters, and how both have been affected by the first world war.
- Filming of the first scene in which the Dalek appears, and how the set design compliments the Dalek.
- The challenges of writing dialogue for Daleks.
- Difficulties of adding supporting artists afterwards to a shot of the front of a theatre location used.
Additional topics covered
- The history of the Empire State Building, within the iconography of New York.
- Class inequality during the 1930s, and how that is tackled within the story.
- Helen Raynor explores the historical context of her story.
People interviewed
- Helen Raynor, Writer, Episode 4
- Phil Collinson, Series Producer, Doctor Who
- David Tennant, The Doctor
- Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
- Gareth Skelding, Location Manager
- James Strong, Director, Episode 4
- Miranda Raison, Tallulah
- Ailsa Berk, Choreographer
- Dave Houghton, Visual Effects Supervisor
- Eric Loren, Mr Diagoras
Music list
- "Empire" by Kasabian, Album: Empire[2]
- "Uncle Johnny" by The Killers, Album: Sam's Town
- "America" by Razorlight, Album: Razorlight
- "Rhapsody In Blue" by New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Album: Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue
- "It's Showtime" by David Lee Roth, Album: A Little Ain't Enough
- "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" by Scissor Sisters, Album: Ta-Dah
- "Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin, Album: The Entertainer
- "Streets of New York" by Alicia Keys, Album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
- "Lose Yourself" by Eminem, Album: 8 Mile Soundtrack
- "Walk This Way" by RUN DMC/Aerosmith, Album: Greatest Hits
- "Lost and Found" by Feeder, Album: The Singles
- "Going Missing" by Maximo Park, Album: A Certain Trigger
- "This Ain't A Scene It's An Arms Race (Album Version)" by Fall Out Boy, Album: CD Single
Crew
- Camera - Jamie Gramston, Nick Jardine
- Sound - Peter Jones, Mike Larini, Kevin Meredith
- Runner - Sam Jones
- Edit Assistant - Christopher Moore
- Researchers - Nathan Landeg, Jamie Lynch
- Assistant Producers - Geoff Evans, Hannah Williams
- Production Team Assistants - Gavin Chappelle, Alexandra Gibbs, Scott Handcock
- Production Accountant - Elaine Stephenson
- Production Co-ordinators - Rhiannon Cooper, Tors Grantham
- Post Production Co-ordinator - Vickie Mansell
- Production Managers - Kirsty Reid, Natalie Street
- Production Executive - Paul Williams
- Editor - James Brailsford
- Colourist - Jon Everett
- Dubbing - Mark Ferda
- Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
- Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
- Edit Producer & Additional Editing - Rob Mansell
- Producer - Zoë Rushton
- Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne
Elements retained in Cut Down
- Helen Raynor discusses her decision to centre the plot around the Empire State Building, and the historical context of the story. (These two segments have been combined.)
- The choreography of the dance that the showgirls performed being taught one last time before filming.
- The contrast between Solomon and Mr. Diagoras as characters, and how both have been affected by the first world war. (Slightly trimmed)
Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of the episode is available on the Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series DVD box set.
Footnotes
- ↑ Ways To Listen: Podcasts & Downloads: Guide. bbc.co.uk (10 April 2007). Retrieved on 18 January 2019.
- ↑ MUSIC LIST EPISODE 4: A New York Story. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 31 December 2018.
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