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'''''Monster File - The Cybermats''''' was a [[documentary]] included as an extra feature on the ''[[Closing Time (TV story)|Closing Time]]'' DVD.
|subject = [[Cybermat]]s
|original to DVD = Series 6, Part 2
|release date = [[10 October (releases)|10 October]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]]
|runtime = 10'15"
|series = ''The Monster Files''
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' (also known as '''''Monster File: The Cybermats''''') was an exclusive [[documentary]] produced by the ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' team included as a bonus feature on the ''[[Closing Time (TV story)|Closing Time]]'' DVD.
 
== BBC DVD synopsis ==
'''Exclusive Bonus Feature The Monster Files: The Cybermats'''
The unwelcome return of one of The Doctor's oldest enemies, only this time, a brand new design and more fearsome than ever! Follow the re-invention of The Cybermats from the workshop to the studios.


== Main subject ==
== Main subject ==
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== Additional topics covered ==
== Additional topics covered ==
* [[Matt Smith]], in one take, accidentally wrecking an animatronic Cybermat with the [[frying pan]]. Afterwards, they held it together with [[gaffer's tape]].
* [[Matt Smith]], in one take, accidentally wrecking an animatronic Cybermat with the [[frying pan]]. Afterwards, they held it together with [[Duct tape|gaffer tape]].


== People interviewed ==
== People interviewed ==
* [[Gareth Roberts]] ([[writer]])
[[File:SteveHughes.jpg|thumb|right|[[Steve Hughes]] as he appeared on the documentary]]
* [[Steve Hughes]] ([[director]])
{{IntervieweeList
* [[Denise Paul]] ([[producer]])
|1=Neill Gorton|r1=Prosthetics Designer
* [[Neill Gorton]] ([[prosthetics designer]])
|2=Gareth Roberts|r2=Writer
* [[Tim Rose]] ([[animatronics operator]])
|3=Steve Hughes|r3=Director
|4=Denise Paul|r4=Producer
|5=Tim Rose|r5=Animatronics Operator}}
 
== Music list ==
''to be added''
 
== Crew ==
[[File:The Monster Files Confidential logo 2011.jpg|thumb|The ''Doctor Who Confidential'' logo on the credits.]]
No crew were credited for this episode.


== Home video releases ==
== Home video releases ==
''Monster File - The Cybermats'' was released on the ''Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series'' and ''Series 6: Part 2'' [[DVD]] box sets.
[[File:Series-6-part-2-dvd-cover.jpg|thumb|''Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 2'' DVD cover.]]
This episode was exclusive to the ''Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 2'' [[DVD]] & [[Blu-ray]] box set released on [[10 October (releases)|10 October]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]]; and ''[[Series 6 (Doctor Who 2005)|Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series]]'' DVD & Blu-ray box set released on [[21 November (releases)|21 November]] 2011.
 
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The Monster Files: The Cybermats (also known as Monster File: The Cybermats) was an exclusive documentary produced by the Doctor Who Confidential team included as a bonus feature on the Closing Time DVD.

BBC DVD synopsis[[edit] | [edit source]]

Exclusive Bonus Feature The Monster Files: The Cybermats The unwelcome return of one of The Doctor's oldest enemies, only this time, a brand new design and more fearsome than ever! Follow the re-invention of The Cybermats from the workshop to the studios.

Main subject[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • History of the Cybermats in Doctor Who
  • Updating the design for the modern era.
  • The different practical versions used in filming — the soft silicone model, the remote-controlled Cybermat, and a wired-up animatronic version whose mouth moved.

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

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

Steve Hughes as he appeared on the documentary

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

to be added

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Doctor Who Confidential logo on the credits.

No crew were credited for this episode.

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

Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 2 DVD cover.

This episode was exclusive to the Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 2 DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 10 October 2011; and Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 21 November 2011.