A Brush with Genius (CON episode)

A Brush with Genius
Broadcast on:	BBC Three
Broadcast with:	Vincent and the Doctor
Series number:	5
Broadcast date:	5 June 2010 (full length) 6 June 2010 (Cut Down)
Runtime:	45 minutes (full length) 11'30" (Cut Down)
Key crew
Narrator:	Alex Price
Doctor Who Confidential
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A Brush with Genius was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Vincent and the Doctor.

Aspects of production covered

• Filming of Vincent and the Doctor in Croatia.
• Cast and crew discuss Richard Curtis coming onboard as a writer.
• Recreating a café from one of Van Gogh's paintings.
• One of the supporting artists discusses how the production coming to their area has been interesting and exciting for the local people.
• Richard Curtis discusses Van Gogh as a person, and the importance about exploring as much depth as possible in the time available.
• Tony Curran discusses his research into Van Gogh for taking on the role, and some of the struggles that Van Gogh faced in his life.
• Tony Curran discusses some of the real Van Gogh paintings and his style as an artist with Scott Allan.
• The challenges of acting a fight against a monster that is invisible.
• Filming in a Welsh abbey for some of the story.
• Filming the emotional climax of the story, where Van Gogh sees his work in the gallery, using a turntable and certain camera shots.

Additional topics covered

• The seriousness of depression, and the exploration of it as a theme.

People interviewed

• Karen Gillan, Amy Pond
• Steven Moffat, Head Writer
• Jonny Campbell, Director, Episode 10
• Richard Curtis, Writer, Episode 10
• Tony Curran, Vincent van Gogh
• Bob Gurney, Facilities Co-ordinator
• Tristan Peatfield, Art Director
• Tatjana Ciciliani, Supporting Artist
• John Bennett, 1st Assistant Director
• Ray Holman, Costume Designer
• James DeHaviland, 2nd Assistant Director
• Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch, 3rd Assistant Director
• Scott Allan, Curator, J. Paul Getty Museum
• Crispin Layfield, Stunt Co-ordinator

Music list

• Unidentified song (also used in CON: Doctor Who Greatest Moments: The Companions)
• "Everyone's at It" by Lily Allen†
• "You Could Be Happy" by Snow Patrol
• "Lust for Life" by Iggy Pop
• "Diferente" by Gotan Project
• "Main Theme (from 'Jean de Florette')" by City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
• "Hometown Glory" by Adele
• "California Love" by 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman
• "Hang You from the Heavens" by The Dead Weather
• "Lifeboats" by Snow Patrol
• "The Big Jump" by The Chemical Brothers
• "Many of Horror" by Biffy Clyro
• "Chances" by Athlete

†Full length version only, replaced with the following music for the cut-down version:

• "Ghost" by Little Boots

Crew

• With thanks to - The J. Paul Getty Museum
• Graphics - Component Graphics
• Title Music - Slam & Saw Productions
• Camera - Aled Jenkins, Andy Smith, Steve Webb, Clay Westervelt
• Sound - Rhodri Browning, Rob Kreeger, Wil Planitzer, Jon Thomas, Jim Siler
• Runners - James Bowen, Claire Riley
• Researchers - Matthew Andrews, Stuart Laws
• Assistant Producers - Paul Symonds, Hannah Williams
• Production Team Assistant - Emma Chapman
• Production Accountant - Kevin Rickwood
• Production Co-ordinators - Rhiannon Dew, Megan Pinches
• Production Manager - Katy Cartwright
• Production Executive - Stan Matthews
• Online Editor - Keith Ware
• Colourist - Jon Everett
• Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
• Editors - Mike Crawford, Rob Mansell
• Edit Producer - Nathan Landeg
• Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
• Executive Producers for Dr Who - Steven Moffat, Piers Wenger, Beth Willis
• Producer - Zoë Rushton
• Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down

to be added

Home video releases

Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD cover.

The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 8 November 2010.