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|subject              = Opinions about the significant monsters from the [[Matt Smith]] era of ''[[Doctor Who]]''
|subject              = Opinions about the significant monsters from the [[Matt Smith]] era of ''[[Doctor Who]]''
|channel              = BBC America
|channel              = BBC America
|broadcast with        =
|narrator              =
|interviewer          =
|interviewee          = Scott Adsit
|interviewee2          = Hugh Douglas (American football)
|interviewee3          = Chris Hardwick
|interviewee4          = Danielle Harris
|interviewee5          = Alison Haislip
|interviewee6          = Scott Ian
|interviewee7          = Natalie Morales
|interviewee8          = Eugene Mirman
|interviewee9          = Amanda Palmer
|interviewee10        = Adam Rogers
|interviewee11        = Mark Sheppard
|interviewee12        = Paul F. Tompkins
|interviewee13        = Reggie Watts
|uncredited narrator  =
|director              =
|series producer      = David Tuohy
|series producer      = David Tuohy
|producer              = Craig Jenest
|producer              = Craig Jenest
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|executive producer    = Michael Davies
|executive producer    = Michael Davies
|broadcast date        = [[20 August (releases)|20 August]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]]
|broadcast date        = [[20 August (releases)|20 August]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]]
|release date          =
|runtime              = 43'33"
|runtime              = 45 minutes
|series                = [[BBC America#Original DWU content|BBC America Documentaries]]
|series                = [[BBC America#Original DWU content|BBC America Documentaries]]
|prev                  = Best of the Doctor
|prev                  = Best of the Doctor
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|clip                  = The Headless Monks Exclusive Sneak Peek From BBC America's Original 'Doctor Who' Specials
|clip                  = The Headless Monks Exclusive Sneak Peek From BBC America's Original 'Doctor Who' Specials
}}
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was an [[Embassy Row]] production that aired as one of a trio of "{{w|punditry}} segments" on [[BBC America]] in August 2011. It aired in the run-up to the premiere of ''[[Let's Kill Hitler (TV story)|Let's Kill Hitler]]'', ostensibly to offer [[North America]]n viewers a "memory jog" prior to recommencement of [[series 6 (Doctor Who)|series 6]].
'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was an [[Embassy Row]] production that aired as one of a trio of "{{w|punditry}} segments" on [[BBC America]] in August 2011. It aired in the run-up to the premiere of ''[[Let's Kill Hitler (TV story)|Let's Kill Hitler]]'', ostensibly to offer [[North America]]n viewers a "memory jog" prior to recommencement of [[series 6 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 6]].


Like all episodes of this series, it was notable for featuring exclusively [[North America]]n celebrities opining on aspects of the [[Matt Smith]] era of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
Like all episodes of this series, it was notable for featuring exclusively [[North America]]n celebrities opining on aspects of the [[Matt Smith]] era of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
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== People interviewed ==
== People interviewed ==
* [[Mark Sheppard]], Actor
{{IntervieweeList
* [[Reggie Watts]], Musician, Comedian
|1=Mark Sheppard|r1=Actor
* [[Chris Hardwick]], Host, Nerdist Podcast
|2=Reggie Watts|r2=Musician, Comedian
* [[Adam Rogers]], Editor, Wired Magazine
|3=Chris Hardwick|r3=Host, Nerdist Podcast
* [[Scott Ian]], Musician
|4=Adam Rogers|r4=Editor, Wired Magazine
* [[Hugh Douglas]], Former NFL Defensive End/Radio Personality
|5=Scott Ian|r5=Musician
* [[Eugene Mirman]], Comedian, Actor
|6=Hugh Douglas (American football)|r6=Former NFL Defensive End / Radio Personality
* [[Natalie Morales]], Actress
|7=Eugene Mirman|r7=Comedian, Actor
* [[Scott Adsit]], Actor, Comedian
|8=Natalie Morales|r8=Actress
* [[Paul F. Tompkins]], Actor, Comedian
|9=Scott Adsit|r9=Actor, Comedian
* [[Alison Haislip]], Actress, G4 Correspondent
|10=Paul F. Tompkins|r10=Actor, Comedian
* [[Amanda Palmer]], Musician
|11=Alison Haislip|r11=Actress, G4 Correspondent
|12=Amanda Palmer|r12=Musician}}


== Music list ==
== Music list ==
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== Home video releases ==
== Home video releases ==
[[File:Christmas2011DVDcover1.jpg|thumb|''The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe'' DVD cover.]]
This special was included on the ''[[The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (TV story)|Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe]]'' [[DVD]] & [[Blu-ray]] released on [[16 January (releases)|16 January]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]]; and the ''Doctor Who: The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries'' DVD (Region 4 only) released on [[8 January (releases)|8 January]] [[2014 (releases)|2014]].
This special was included on the ''[[The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (TV story)|Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe]]'' [[DVD]] & [[Blu-ray]] released on [[16 January (releases)|16 January]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]]; and the ''Doctor Who: The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries'' DVD (Region 4 only) released on [[8 January (releases)|8 January]] [[2014 (releases)|2014]].
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The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe 2012 Blu-ray UK.jpg|''The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe'' Blu-ray cover
The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011 The Documentaries DVD Region 4.jpg|The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries DVD cover
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It was also made available on [[iTunes]]<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/doctor-who-best-of-specials/id463839602</ref>, [[Amazon Prime]]<ref>https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B005HCRG12/</ref> & [[Google Play]]<ref>https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=EbLljS0B1-Q&cdid=tvseason-5B_60ODV3Vg&gdid=tvepisode-fb0eCPYIR6c&hl=en_US%20The%20Best%20Of%20Doctor%20Who%20Specials</ref>; it was listed as ''Doctor Who: Best of Specials'', Season 1, Episode 2.
It was also made available on [[iTunes]]<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/doctor-who-best-of-specials/id463839602</ref>, [[Amazon Prime]]<ref>https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B005HCRG12/</ref> & [[Google Play]]<ref>https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=EbLljS0B1-Q&cdid=tvseason-5B_60ODV3Vg&gdid=tvepisode-fb0eCPYIR6c&hl=en_US%20The%20Best%20Of%20Doctor%20Who%20Specials</ref>; it was listed as ''Doctor Who: Best of Specials'', Season 1, Episode 2.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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{{BBCATV}}
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Latest revision as of 19:55, 25 April 2024

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Best of the Monsters was an Embassy Row production that aired as one of a trio of "punditry segments" on BBC America in August 2011. It aired in the run-up to the premiere of Let's Kill Hitler, ostensibly to offer North American viewers a "memory jog" prior to recommencement of series 6.

Like all episodes of this series, it was notable for featuring exclusively North American celebrities opining on aspects of the Matt Smith era of Doctor Who.

The show was also aired on Space in Canada during the same week as the US broadcast.

Topics covered[[edit] | [edit source]]

The programme was split into the following titled segments:

  • The Daleks
  • Prisoner Zero
  • The Dream Lord
  • Ask a Whovian
    • Scott Adsit asks "Amy lived with Prisoner Zero for years, what monster would you like to live with?"
  • The Weeping Angles
  • The Neighbor Upstairs
  • The Silurians
  • Ask a Whovian
  • The Silence
  • The Siren
  • Ask a Whovian
    • Paul F. Tompkins asks "What kind of new monster would you like to see fight the Doctor?"
  • The Gangers
  • The Headless Monks
  • Ask a Whovian
    • Scott Ian asks "Do you think the Doctor would get bored without monsters to fight?"
  • The Crack
  • The Pandorica
  • Ask a Whovian
    • Eugene Mirman asks "If you were an alien fighting the Doctor, how would you defeat him?"

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

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

  • "Night and Fog" by Christopher Slaski, Album: Orchestral & Orchestral Effects ANW 1194
  • "Serpent" by Tim Garland, Album: Mystery, Malevolence & Murder ANW 1628
  • "Waltz Macabre" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery 2 ANW 1306
  • "Blue Mist" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Period Drama ANW 1556
  • "Sorcerer's Dream" by Paul Mottram, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery ANW 1071
  • "Frozen Teardrop" by Tom Quick, Album: Magic, Spooks, Mystery ANW 1534
  • "Cunning Plan" by Tim Garland, Album: Magic, Spooks, Mystery ANW 1534
  • "Hand of Fate" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Orchestral Drama 4 ANW 1299
  • "Stella March" by Nick Ingman & Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers ANW 1392
  • "Out of the Mist" by Luke Richards, Album: Orchestral, Contemporary Drama ANW 1407
  • "Chaos Cypher" by Adam Skinner & Dan Skinner, Album: Cinematic Horror ANW 1464
  • "Symphony for the Stars" by Luke Richards, Album: Evocative, Cinematic ANW 1589
  • "Out of the Darkness" by Paul Mottram, Album: Contemporary Minimalist, Orchestral 2 ANW 1309
  • "Forbidden Forest" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Orchestral Drama 4 ANW 1299
  • "Dark Tales" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Period Drama ANW 1556
  • "Empire's Dawn" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Orchestral Drama 2 ANW 1216
  • "Resistance is Futile" by Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner, Album: Blockbuster Drama ANW 1500
  • "The Spider" by Simon Lambros, Album: Orchestral Drama, Horror ANW 1148
  • "Return Journey" by Simon Lambros, Album: Orchestral Subterfuge ANW 1569
  • "Catacombs" by Adam Skinner & Dan Skinner, Album: Cinematic Horror ANW 1464
  • "Jupiter Rising" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers 3 ANW 1600

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

For BBC America:

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Since this episode was broadcast prior to Let's Kill Hitler, it maintained the deliberate misdirection in The Impossible Astronaut that the Silence was a species.

Unlike other segments, this episode contained slivers of opinion from ordinary American viewers. Some attendees of the San Diego Comic Con were canvassed for their thoughts on the programme's scariest monsters. These thoughts were sprinkled throughout the episode.

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

This special was included on the Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe DVD & Blu-ray released on 16 January 2012; and the Doctor Who: The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries DVD (Region 4 only) released on 8 January 2014.

  • The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe DVD cover

    The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe DVD cover

  • The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe Blu-ray cover

    The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe Blu-ray cover

  • The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries DVD cover

    The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries DVD cover

It was also made available on iTunes[1], Amazon Prime[2] & Google Play[3]; it was listed as Doctor Who: Best of Specials, Season 1, Episode 2.

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/doctor-who-best-of-specials/id463839602
  2. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B005HCRG12/
  3. ↑ https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=EbLljS0B1-Q&cdid=tvseason-5B_60ODV3Vg&gdid=tvepisode-fb0eCPYIR6c&hl=en_US%20The%20Best%20Of%20Doctor%20Who%20Specials

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

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