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|series number = [[Series 4 (Doctor Who)|4]]
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|broadcast with = Time Crash (TV story)
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|release date = [[16 November (releases)|16 November]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]]
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|prev = The Valiant Quest (CON episode)
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|next = Kylie Special (CON episode)
|next = Kylie Special (CON episode)
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The untitled '''Children in Need Special''' episode of ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' was broadcast in conjunction with ''[[Time Crash (TV story)|Time Crash]]''.


As with ''Time Crash,'' this was a benefit production for the [[Children in Need]] charity and the cast and crew's time were donated. [[Russell T Davies]] noted that the production (for both ''Time Crash'' and this ''Confidential'') took place on a Sunday, which would normally have been a day off.
As with ''Time Crash,'' this was a benefit production for the [[Children in Need]] charity and the cast and crew's time were donated. [[Russell T Davies]] noted that the production (for both ''Time Crash'' and this ''Confidential'') took place on a Sunday, which would normally have been a day off.
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== Aspects of production covered ==
== Aspects of production covered ==
''to be added''
* Russell T Davies discusses the honour of being asked to do another special mini-episode for Children in Need.
* David Tennant and Peter Davison discuss working with each other.
* Steven Moffat discusses the basics of the plot.
* The sourcing of all the elements of the Fifth Doctor's outfit for the production, as noted by Louise Page and Peter Davison.
* Filming on ''Time Crash.''
* Phil Collinson talks about the excitement of uniting two Doctors.
* The humour of the script, and how both Doctors carry it well.


== Additional topics covered ==
== Additional topics covered ==
''to be added''
* Graeme Harper discusses the joys of working with two Doctor actors.


== People interviewed ==
== People interviewed ==
* [[Steven Moffat]], Writer
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* [[Peter Davison]], The Fifth Doctor
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* [[David Tennant]], The Doctor
|2=Peter Davison|r2=The Fifth Doctor
* [[Louise Page]], Costume Designer
|3=David Tennant|r3=The Doctor
* [[Russell T Davies]] & [[Phil Collinson]], Head Writer & Series Producer
|4=Louise Page|r4=Costume Designer
* [[Graeme Harper]], Director
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== Music list ==
* "Tripwires" by Howie, Album: Beats From The Leftfield DWCD 0347
* "Flip Flop" by Howie, Album: Breaks & Beats From The Leftfield DWCD 0419
* "Cyberia" by Howie, Album: Beats From The Leftfield DWCD 0347


== Crew ==
== Crew ==
No crew were credited for this episode.
No crew were credited for this episode.
== Notes ==
Both the opening and closing are incredibly shortened, with a short variant of the Confidential theme tune, no opening title footage montage, and no closing title credits.


== Home video releases ==
== Home video releases ==
As of March 2019 no version of the episode is available commercially.
As of August 2020, no version of the episode is available commercially.


== Footnotes ==
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Latest revision as of 20:30, 19 August 2023

"Children in Need Special (CON episode)" is a title based upon conjecture.

Check the behind the scenes section, the revision history and discussion page for additional comments on this article's title.

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You may wish to consult Children in Need (disambiguation) for other, similarly-named pages.

The untitled Children in Need Special episode of Doctor Who Confidential was released on the Children in Need website in conjunction with Time Crash.[1][2]

As with Time Crash, this was a benefit production for the Children in Need charity and the cast and crew's time were donated. Russell T Davies noted that the production (for both Time Crash and this Confidential) took place on a Sunday, which would normally have been a day off.

This episode was produced without narration. In place of closing titles, the telephone number for donations was shown.

Aspects of production covered[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Russell T Davies discusses the honour of being asked to do another special mini-episode for Children in Need.
  • David Tennant and Peter Davison discuss working with each other.
  • Steven Moffat discusses the basics of the plot.
  • The sourcing of all the elements of the Fifth Doctor's outfit for the production, as noted by Louise Page and Peter Davison.
  • Filming on Time Crash.
  • Phil Collinson talks about the excitement of uniting two Doctors.
  • The humour of the script, and how both Doctors carry it well.

Additional topics covered[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Graeme Harper discusses the joys of working with two Doctor actors.

People interviewed[[edit] | [edit source]]

Music list[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • "Tripwires" by Howie, Album: Beats From The Leftfield DWCD 0347
  • "Flip Flop" by Howie, Album: Breaks & Beats From The Leftfield DWCD 0419
  • "Cyberia" by Howie, Album: Beats From The Leftfield DWCD 0347

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

No crew were credited for this episode.

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Both the opening and closing are incredibly shortened, with a short variant of the Confidential theme tune, no opening title footage montage, and no closing title credits.

Home video releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

As of August 2020, no version of the episode is available commercially.

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. Doctor Who: Time Crash. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 12 May 2021.
  2. Time Crash. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 12 May 2021.