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|series number = [[Series 6 (Doctor Who 2005)|6]]
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|broadcast with = A Christmas Carol (TV story)
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|broadcast date = [[21 December (releases)|21 December]] [[2010 (releases)|2010]]
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}}'''''{{StoryTitle}}'''''<ref>Although the episode had the on-screen title of simply "Day 1", ''{{StoryTitle}}'' is what was given on the official [[BBC Three]] website.[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wyhsz]</ref> was one of several short episodes of ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' broadcast via [[BBC Red Button]] in the run-up to ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]''. Like all in this special series of ''Confidential'', it featured young internet film-maker [[Charlie McDonnell]] giving his thoughts on his ramble round the [[Upper Boat Studios]]. It was thus a kind of video diary, but one nevertheless produced by, and released under the banner of, ''Doctor Who Confidential''.
'''''{{StoryTitle}}'''''<ref>Although the episode had the on-screen title of simply "Day 1", ''{{StoryTitle}}'' is what was given on the official [[BBC Three]] website.[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wyhsz]</ref> was one of several short episodes of ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' broadcast via [[BBC Red Button]] in the run-up to ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]''. Like all in this special series of ''Confidential'', it featured young internet film-maker [[Charlie McDonnell]] giving her thoughts on her ramble round the [[Upper Boat Studios]]. It was thus a kind of video diary, but one nevertheless produced by, and released under the banner of, ''Doctor Who Confidential''.


== Aspects of production covered ==
== Aspects of production covered ==
As the title suggests, the major focus of the episode was to have Charlie follow a [[runner]] around the [[Upper Boat Studios]].
As the title suggests, the major focus of the episode was to have Charlie follow a [[runner]] around the [[Upper Boat Studios]].


== Additional topics covered ==
== Additional topics covered ==
Much of the episode was concerned with depicting the pedestrian reality of the [[Upper Boat Studios]]. Very little of the footage actually showed anything to do with the production of ''A Christmas Carol'', although Charlie did eventually make it onto an empty set.
Much of the episode was concerned with depicting the pedestrian reality of the [[Upper Boat Studios]]. Very little of the footage actually showed anything to do with the production of ''A Christmas Carol'', although Charlie did eventually make it onto an empty set.


== People interviewed ==
== People interviewed ==
The major interviewee was [[Janine H. Jones]], a [[runner]] for ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]''.<ref>Though called a runner here, she was actually credited as an "assistant director" in the end credits of the episode. That said, she was, practically speaking, a runner, as the [[3rd AD]] was credited above her.</ref> [[Matt Smith]] made a brief, non-speaking appearance.
The major interviewee was [[Jay Harley]], a [[runner]] for ''[[A Christmas Carol (TV story)|A Christmas Carol]]''.<ref>Though called a runner here, Harley were actually credited as an "assistant director" in the end credits of the episode. That said, they were, practically speaking, a runner, as the [[3rd AD]] was credited above their name.</ref> [[Matt Smith]] made a brief, non-speaking appearance.
 
== Home video releases ==
== Home video releases ==
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As of August 2020, no version of the episode is available commercially.
== Footnote ==
 
== Footnotes ==
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Latest revision as of 18:43, 3 November 2024

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Charlie McDonnell - Runner[1] was one of several short episodes of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast via BBC Red Button in the run-up to A Christmas Carol. Like all in this special series of Confidential, it featured young internet film-maker Charlie McDonnell giving her thoughts on her ramble round the Upper Boat Studios. It was thus a kind of video diary, but one nevertheless produced by, and released under the banner of, Doctor Who Confidential.

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

As the title suggests, the major focus of the episode was to have Charlie follow a runner around the Upper Boat Studios.

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

Much of the episode was concerned with depicting the pedestrian reality of the Upper Boat Studios. Very little of the footage actually showed anything to do with the production of A Christmas Carol, although Charlie did eventually make it onto an empty set.

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

The major interviewee was Jay Harley, a runner for A Christmas Carol.[2] Matt Smith made a brief, non-speaking appearance.

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

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

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. Although the episode had the on-screen title of simply "Day 1", Charlie McDonnell - Runner is what was given on the official BBC Three website.[1]
  2. Though called a runner here, Harley were actually credited as an "assistant director" in the end credits of the episode. That said, they were, practically speaking, a runner, as the 3rd AD was credited above their name.