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'''''Doctor Who in the U.S.''''' is a television documentary that aired on [[BBC America]] on [[29 September (releases)|29 September]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]].
'''''Doctor Who in the U.S.''''' is a television documentary that aired on [[BBC America]] on [[29 September (releases)|29 September]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]], immediately prior to ''[[The Angels Take Manhattan (TV story)|The Angels Take Manhattan]].''


== Synopsis ==
== BBC America synopsis ==
[[File:BBCA Doctor Who in America.jpg|thumb|In some regions this special was titled ''"Doctor Who in America"''.]]
With all of the universe to explore, what keeps bringing the Doctor back to America? We uncover the Doctor’s special relationship with the U.S., from Daleks on the streets of New York to robot gunslingers in the Wild West. The special includes behind-the-scenes reports from the Doctor’s death in Monument Valley, Utah and the Weeping Angels’ invasion of Manhattan and looks back at the references to the 50 States in ‘Doctor Who.’
With all of the universe to explore, what keeps bringing the Doctor back to America? We uncover the Doctor’s special relationship with the U.S., from Daleks on the streets of New York to robot gunslingers in the Wild West. The special includes behind-the-scenes reports from the Doctor’s death in Monument Valley, Utah and the Weeping Angels’ invasion of Manhattan and looks back at the references to the 50 States in ‘Doctor Who.’


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== People interviewed ==
== People interviewed ==
* [[Steven Moffat]], Show Runner, Doctor Who
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* [[Matt Smith]], The Doctor
|1=Steven Moffat|r1=Show Runner, Doctor Who
* [[David Tennant]], The 10th Doctor
|2=Matt Smith|r2=The Doctor
* [[John Barrowman]], Captain Jack
|3=David Tennant|r3=The 10th Doctor
* [[Arthur Darvill]], Rory Williams
|4=John Barrowman|r4=Captain Jack
* [[Noel Clarke]], Mickey Smith
|5=Arthur Darvill|r5=Rory Williams
* [[Karen Gillan]], Amy Pond
|6=Noel Clarke|r6=Mickey Smith
* [[Peter Purves]], Steven Taylor
|7=Karen Gillan|r7=Amy Pond
* [[Lachele Carl]], Trinity Wells
|8=Peter Purves|r8=Steven Taylor
|9=Lachele Carl|r9=Trinity Wells}}


== Crew ==
== Crew ==
* [[Producer]]/[[Director]] - [[Nathan Landeg]]
* [[Producer]]/[[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Nathan Landeg]]
* [[Assistant producer|Assistant Producers]] - [[James Goss]], [[Hannah Williams]]
* [[Assistant producer|Assistant Producers]] - [[James Goss]], [[Hannah Williams]]
* [[Camera operator|Camera Operators]] – [[Matthew Andrews]], [[Iris Williams]]
* [[Camera operator|Camera Operators]] – [[Matthew Andrews]], [[Iris Williams]]
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== Home video releases ==
== Home video releases ==
This special was included on the [[Series 7 (Doctor Who)|Doctor Who: The Complete Seventh Series]] DVD & Blu-ray box set (both standard & limited editions) released on [[28 October (releases)|28 October]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]]; 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 ''[[Series 7 (Doctor Who 2005)|Doctor Who: The Complete Seventh Series]]'' [[DVD]] & [[Blu-ray]] box set (both standard & limited editions) released on [[28 October (releases)|28 October]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]]; 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]].


It was also made available on [[iTunes]]<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/doctor-who-best-of-specials-season-2/id544762784</ref>, [[Amazon Prime]]<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-in-America/dp/B008T4575M/</ref> & [[Google Play]]<ref>https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=EbLljS0B1-Q&cdid=tvseason-xFAXELmNqio&gdid=tvepisode-Cuz-ZvniH5w&hl=en_US%20The%20Best%20Of%20Doctor%20Who%20Specials</ref>; it was listed as ''Doctor Who: Best of Specials'', Season 2, Episode 5.  
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It was also made available on [[iTunes]]<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/doctor-who-best-of-specials-season-2/id544762784</ref>, [[Amazon Prime]]<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-in-America/dp/B008T4575M/</ref> & [[Google Play]]<ref>https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=EbLljS0B1-Q&cdid=tvseason-xFAXELmNqio&gdid=tvepisode-Cuz-ZvniH5w&hl=en_US%20The%20Best%20Of%20Doctor%20Who%20Specials</ref>; it was listed as ''Doctor Who: Best of Specials'', Season 2, Episode 5.


== Footnotes ==
== Footnotes ==

Latest revision as of 20:06, 25 April 2024

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Doctor Who in the U.S. is a television documentary that aired on BBC America on 29 September 2012, immediately prior to The Angels Take Manhattan.

BBC America synopsis[[edit] | [edit source]]

In some regions this special was titled "Doctor Who in America".

With all of the universe to explore, what keeps bringing the Doctor back to America? We uncover the Doctor’s special relationship with the U.S., from Daleks on the streets of New York to robot gunslingers in the Wild West. The special includes behind-the-scenes reports from the Doctor’s death in Monument Valley, Utah and the Weeping Angels’ invasion of Manhattan and looks back at the references to the 50 States in ‘Doctor Who.’

‘Doctor Who in the U.S.’ features contributions from the current Doctor Matt Smith, the Tenth Doctor David Tennant, as well as interviews with John Barrowman (Captain Jack), Arthur Darvill (Rory), Noel Clarke (Mickey) and Peter Purves who played Steven, a companion of the very First Doctor.

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

The programme was split into the following titled segments:

  • New York, New York
  • Americans in Doctor Who
  • Friends and Foes
  • Cowboys and Doctors
  • Into the West
  • Doctor Who in America

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

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

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

This special was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Seventh Series DVD & Blu-ray box set (both standard & limited editions) released on 28 October 2013; and the Doctor Who: The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries DVD (Region 4 only) released on 8 January 2014.

It was also made available on iTunes[1], Amazon Prime[2] & Google Play[3]; it was listed as Doctor Who: Best of Specials, Season 2, Episode 5.

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

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