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:''Not to be confused with ''[[Designing Doctor Who]]'', a different documentary about Ed Thomas' work.''
'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was an episode of ''{{w|On Show}}'', the [[BBC 2W]] arts programme. As such, it was mainly only available in [[Wales]]. Narrated by [[Tom Baker]], it explored the work of [[production designer]] [[Edward Thomas]] and his team, concentrating mainly on the role of the design department in a few scenes of ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'', then the most recent episode of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was an episode of ''On Show'', the [[BBC 2W]] arts programme. As such, it was mainly only available in [[Wales]]. Narrated by [[Tom Baker]], it investigated the work of [[production designer]] [[Edward Thomas]] and his team. It concentrated mainly on the role of the design department in a few scenes of ''[[The Runaway Bride]]'', the then-most-recent episode of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.
 
== Making ''The Runaway Bride'' ==
== Making ''The Runaway Bride'' ==
The designs of three key scenes were examined, all explaining different aspects of Thomas' job.
The designs of three key scenes were examined, all explaining different aspects of Thomas' job.


The rooftop scene between [[Donna Noble|Donna]] and the [[tenth Doctor]] was revealed to have contained a small design error in that the Doctor's fire extinguisher was silver. Thomas criticised this, because he had asked for either a red or gold entinguisher, to fit in with the overall colour scheme of [[the TARDIS]] interior.
The rooftop scene between [[Donna Noble|Donna]] and the [[Tenth Doctor]] was revealed to have contained a small design error in that the Doctor's fire extinguisher was silver. Thomas criticised this, because he had asked for either a red or gold entinguisher to fit in with the overall colour scheme of [[the TARDIS]] interior.
 
Next, the street scene in front of [[Henrik's]] where the Doctor [[sonic screwdriver|sonics]] the [[bank machine|ATM]] was explored as a model of how the art department liaised with both the [[special effect]]s team and property holders on location. It was mentioned, for instance, that the shop doubling for Henrik's obliged Thomas by dressing their windows with their own [[Christmas]] decorations — in July. The segment also showed the design, production, use and eventual cleanup of all the currency that spewed forth from the ATM.


Next, the street scene in front of [[Henrik's]] where the Doctor [[sonic screwdriver|sonics]] the [[wikipedia:Automated teller machine|ATM]] was explored as a model of how the art department liaised with both the [[special effect]]s team and property holders on location. It was mentioned, for instance, that the shop doubling for Henrik's obliged Thomas by dressing their windows with their own [[Christmas]] decorations —in [[July]]. The segment also showed the design, production, use and eventual cleanup of all the currency that spewed forth from the ATM.
Finally, the documentary uncovered the production designer's role in performing a location [[recce]]. This portion of the documentary showed Thomas running into [[Julian Luxton]], who was performing a recce in [[Cardiff]] for ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It then followed Thomas as [[Euros Lyn]] and he explored a disused industrial lot that eventually became the home of the [[Empress of the Racnoss (The Runaway Bride)|Empress of the Racnoss]]. The documentary then showed how the Empress was designed, manufactured and operated by Thomas and his team.


Finally, the documentary uncovered the production designer's role in performing a location [[recce]].  This portion of the documentary showed Thomas running into [[Julian Luxton]], who was preforming a recce in [[Cardiff]] for ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''.  It then followed Thomas as he and [[Euros Lyn]] explored a disused industrial lot that eventually became the home of the [[Empress of the Racnoss]].  The documentary then went on to show how the Empress, was designed, manufactured anoperated by Thomas and his team.
== Other topics ==
== Other topics ==
In addition to these three main areas of examination, the documentary also touched a bit on the design of the "hub" set for ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It also had a degree of "employee review", in that [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Russell T Davies]] both gave their opinions of what it was like to work with Thomas. The programme also touched on the move of the [[TARDIS console]] from ''[[Doctor Who]]{{'}}''s original [[Wales|Welsh]] location to that of the [[Upper Boat Studios]].
In addition to these three main areas of examination, the documentary touched on the design and construction of [[the Hub]] set for ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It had a degree of "employee review", as [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Russell T Davies]] both gave accounts of what it was like to work with Thomas. The move of the [[TARDIS control room]] set from ''[[Doctor Who]]''{{'}}s original [[Wales|Welsh]] studio to [[Upper Boat Studios]] was briefly featured.


== Editorial bias ==
== Editorial bias ==
The documentary can be fairly accused of having some level of bias, as the producer and director, [[Gwenllian Llwyd]], was a member of Thomas' staff. This undoubtedly contributed to the rather uncritical view of Thomas' work.
The documentary producer and director, [[Gwenllian Llwyd]], was a member of Thomas' staff. This undoubtedly contributed to the rather uncritical view of Thomas' work.
 
== People interviewed ==
* [[Edward Thomas]], Production Designer
* [[Russell T Davies]], Head Writer & Executive Producer
* [[Peter McKinstry]], Concept Artist
* [[Julie Gardner]], Executive Producer
 
== Music list ==
* "Monster" by The Automatic
* "[[Doctor Who theme|Doctor Who Opening Title Theme]]" by [[Delia Derbyshire]]
* "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
* "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" by Bing Crosby
* "My Elastic Eye" by The Chemical Brothers
* "Another Day" by Air
* "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Doris Day & The Sportsmen and Rhythm Accompaniment
* "Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian Christmas Song)" by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
* "Fix You" by Coldplay
 
== Crew ==
* Narrated by - [[Tom Baker]]
* Thanks to - The Doctor Who Art Department and Production Team, [[Doctor Who Confidential]]
* [[Camera operator|Camera]] - [[Martin Cray]]
* [[Researcher (crew)|Researcher]] - [[Nathan Landeg]]
* [[Production manager|Production Manager]] - [[Bethan Haf]]
* [[Audio post-production|Audio Post Production]] - [[Simon H. Jones]]
* [[Editor]]s - [[Aled Smith]], [[Richard Moss]]
* [[Executive producer|Executive Producer]] for [[BBC Wales]] - [[Martyn Ingram]]
* [[Executive producer|Executive Producers]] for [[Indus]] - [[Paul Islwyn Thomas]], [[Steve Robinson]]
* [[Producer|Produced]] & [[Director (crew)|Directed by]] - [[Gwenllian Llwyd]]
* [[Indus]] for [[BBC Wales]]
* © INDUS MMVI
 
== Home video releases ==
As of March 2022 this documentary is not available commercially.


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007nb4s ''On Show'' website]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007nb4s ''On Show'' website]
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[[Category:Doctor Who TV documentaries]]
[[Category:Doctor Who TV documentaries]]
[[Category:Design spotlight documentaries]]
[[Category:Torchwood documentaries]]
[[Category:2006 documentaries]]

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Designs on Doctor Who was an episode of On Show, the BBC 2W arts programme. As such, it was mainly only available in Wales. Narrated by Tom Baker, it explored the work of production designer Edward Thomas and his team, concentrating mainly on the role of the design department in a few scenes of The Runaway Bride, then the most recent episode of Doctor Who.

Making The Runaway Bride[[edit] | [edit source]]

The designs of three key scenes were examined, all explaining different aspects of Thomas' job.

The rooftop scene between Donna and the Tenth Doctor was revealed to have contained a small design error in that the Doctor's fire extinguisher was silver. Thomas criticised this, because he had asked for either a red or gold entinguisher to fit in with the overall colour scheme of the TARDIS interior.

Next, the street scene in front of Henrik's where the Doctor sonics the ATM was explored as a model of how the art department liaised with both the special effects team and property holders on location. It was mentioned, for instance, that the shop doubling for Henrik's obliged Thomas by dressing their windows with their own Christmas decorations — in July. The segment also showed the design, production, use and eventual cleanup of all the currency that spewed forth from the ATM.

Finally, the documentary uncovered the production designer's role in performing a location recce. This portion of the documentary showed Thomas running into Julian Luxton, who was performing a recce in Cardiff for Torchwood. It then followed Thomas as Euros Lyn and he explored a disused industrial lot that eventually became the home of the Empress of the Racnoss. The documentary then showed how the Empress was designed, manufactured and operated by Thomas and his team.

Other topics[[edit] | [edit source]]

In addition to these three main areas of examination, the documentary touched on the design and construction of the Hub set for Torchwood. It had a degree of "employee review", as Julie Gardner and Russell T Davies both gave accounts of what it was like to work with Thomas. The move of the TARDIS control room set from Doctor Who's original Welsh studio to Upper Boat Studios was briefly featured.

Editorial bias[[edit] | [edit source]]

The documentary producer and director, Gwenllian Llwyd, was a member of Thomas' staff. This undoubtedly contributed to the rather uncritical view of Thomas' work.

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

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

  • "Monster" by The Automatic
  • "Doctor Who Opening Title Theme" by Delia Derbyshire
  • "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
  • "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" by Bing Crosby
  • "My Elastic Eye" by The Chemical Brothers
  • "Another Day" by Air
  • "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Doris Day & The Sportsmen and Rhythm Accompaniment
  • "Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian Christmas Song)" by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
  • "Fix You" by Coldplay

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

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

As of March 2022 this documentary is not available commercially.

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

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