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|broadcast date = 25 December 2006 (90 min version)
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'''''Doctor Who: A Celebration''''' was a ''[[Children in Need]]'' concert, performed on [[19 November (releases)|19 November]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]] at the [[Wales Millennium Centre]].
'''''Doctor Who: A Celebration''''' was a special concert performed in order to raise money for ''[[Children in Need]]'' 2006.


It was the very first ''[[Doctor Who]]''-related concert, paving the way for ''[[Doctor Who at the Proms]]'' in years to come. Like the ''Doctor Who'' Proms to come, it featured a lead actor as a host ([[David Tennant]]), and ''Doctor Who'' monsters in [[prosthetics]] ([[Ood]], [[Dalek]]s, [[Clockwork Droid]]s, [[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cyberman]]), on-stage and among the crowd.
It was broadcast live from the [[Wales Millennium Centre]] on [[BBC Radio Wales]] on [[19 November (releases)|19 November]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]] with commentary by [[Alan Thompson]] and [[Chris Corcoran]].
 
A special 60 minute edition of ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' called ''[[Music and Monsters (CON episode)|Music and Monsters]]'' was broadcast on television on [[BBC One]] on [[25 December (releases)|25 December]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]], immediately afterwards a 90 minute edit of the concert ran on the [[BBC Red Button]] service. This edit was made avalible to view on the [[Doctor Who website]] from c. [[24 January (releases)|24 January]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]].
 
A 40 minute edit was broadcast on television on [[BBC Two Wales]] on [[31 March (releases)|31 March]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]].
 
During the extended 35 minute interval, as the preview of ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'' was not broadcast, BBC Radio Wales broadcast interviews with [[Murray Gold]], [[Ben Foster]] and [[Clayton Hickman]].
 
== Synopsis ==
It was the very first ''[[Doctor Who]]''-related concert, paving the way for ''[[Doctor Who at the Proms]]'' in years to come. Like the ''Doctor Who'' Proms to come, it featured a lead actor as a host ([[David Tennant]]), and ''Doctor Who'' monsters in [[prosthetics]] ([[Ood]], [[Dalek]]s, [[Clockwork Droid]]s, [[Cyberman]]), on-stage and among the crowd.


''Doctor Who: A Celebration'' featured the [[BBC National Orchestra of Wales]], conducted by [[Ben Foster]], the [[BBC National Chorus of Wales]], and performances by [[Melanie Pappenheim]] and [[Gary Williams (singer)|Gary Williams]].
''Doctor Who: A Celebration'' featured the [[BBC National Orchestra of Wales]], conducted by [[Ben Foster]], the [[BBC National Chorus of Wales]], and performances by [[Melanie Pappenheim]] and [[Gary Williams (singer)|Gary Williams]].


As well as [[incidental music|music]] from [[series 1 (Doctor Who)|series 1]] and [[series 2 (Doctor Who)|2]], composed by [[Murray Gold]], this concert also contained performances of "[[The Runaway Bride (song)|The Runaway Bride]]" and "[[Love Don't Roam]]" (sung by Gary Williams) from ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'', which would not be released for another month. The former piece was performed alongside a preview of the [[car]] chase scene from the upcoming [[Christmas special]].
As well as [[incidental music|music]] from [[series 1 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 1]] and [[series 2 (Doctor Who 2005)|2]], composed by [[Murray Gold]], this concert also contained performances of "[[The Runaway Bride (song)|The Runaway Bride]]" and "[[Love Don't Roam]]" (sung by Gary Williams) from ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'', which would not be released for another month. The former piece was performed alongside a preview of the [[car]] chase scene from the upcoming [[Christmas special]].
 
The episode of ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' which aired following ''The Runaway Bride'' on Christmas Day, ''[[Music and Monsters (CON episode)|Music and Monsters]]'', focused on this concert.


== Programme ==
== Programme ==
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* Introduced by [[David Tennant]], with [[Russell T Davies]]
* Introduced by [[David Tennant]], with [[Russell T Davies]]
* [[Dalek]] Voice - [[Nick Briggs]]
* [[Dalek]] Voice - [[Nick Briggs]]
* [[Dalek operator|Dalek Operators]] - [[Barnaby Edwards (actor)|Barnaby Edwards]], [[Colin Newman]]
* [[Dalek operator|Dalek Operators]] - [[Barnaby Edwards]], [[Colin Newman]]
* Monsters - [[Paul Kasey]], [[Karl Greenwood]], [[Ken Hosking]], [[Ruari Mears]], [[Adam Sweet]], [[Elen Thomas]]<!--sic-->
* Monsters - [[Paul Kasey]], [[Karl Greenwood]], [[Ken Hosking]], [[Ruari Mears]], [[Adam Sweet]], [[Elen Thomas]]<!--sic-->


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== Crew ==
== Crew ==
* [[Producer]] - [[Paul Bullock]]
* [[Producer]] - [[Paul Bullock]]
* [[Director]] - [[Rhodri Huw]]
* [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Rhodri Huw]]
* With thanks to [[Wales Millennium Centre]]
* With thanks to [[Wales Millennium Centre]]
* [[Costumes|Costume]] - [[Angela Jones]], [[Millennium FX]]
* [[Costumes|Costume]] - [[Angela Jones]], [[Millennium FX]]
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* [[Set design|Set]] - [[Gold Hill Productions]]
* [[Set design|Set]] - [[Gold Hill Productions]]
* Video Screen
* Video Screen
** [[Director]] - [[Rhian Williams]]
** [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Rhian Williams]]
** [[Vision mixer|Vision Mixer]] - [[Llinos Metcalf]]
** [[Vision mixer|Vision Mixer]] - [[Llinos Metcalf]]
** [[Video tape operator|VT Operator]] - [[Ian Mander]]
** [[Video tape operator|VT Operator]] - [[Ian Mander]]
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* ''Doctor Who: A Celebration'' was broadcast live on [[BBC Radio Wales]]. It took place on [[19 November (releases)|19 November]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]].
* ''Doctor Who: A Celebration'' was broadcast live on [[BBC Radio Wales]]. It took place on [[19 November (releases)|19 November]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]].
* ''[[Music and Monsters (CON episode)|Music and Monsters]]'', the episode of ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' which aired alongside ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'', focused on this concert.
* ''[[Music and Monsters (CON episode)|Music and Monsters]]'', the episode of ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' which aired alongside ''[[The Runaway Bride (TV story)|The Runaway Bride]]'', focused on this concert.
** The event itself was made available on [[BBCi]] that same day, [[25 December (releases)|Christmas]], via the "red button", through to 3 January 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2006/12/concert-on-bbci_16.html|title="Celebration" Concert on BBCi|author=Rowe, Josiah|date of source=16 December 2006|website name=Doctor Who News|accessdate=15 November 2018}}</ref>
** The event itself was made available on [[BBCi]] that same day, [[25 December (releases)|Christmas]], via the "red button", through to 3 January 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2006/12/concert-on-bbci_16.html|title="Celebration" Concert on BBCi|author=Rowe, Josiah|date of source=16 December 2006|website name=Doctor Who News|accessdate=15 November 2018}}</ref>
* A 40-minute cut-down of the concert aired on [[BBC Two]] Wales, on [[31 March (releases)|31 March]] and [[28 May (releases)|28 May]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]].
* A 40-minute cut-down of the concert aired on [[BBC Two]] Wales, on [[31 March (releases)|31 March]] and [[28 May (releases)|28 May]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]].
* ''Doctor Who: A Celebration'' might be seen as a precursor to ''[[Doctor Who]]'' concerts in future years, such as ''[[Doctor Who at the Proms]]'' in [[Doctor Who at the Proms (2008)|2008]], [[Doctor Who at the Proms (2010)|2010]] and [[Doctor Who at the Proms (2013)|2013]].
* ''Doctor Who: A Celebration'' might be seen as a precursor to ''[[Doctor Who]]'' concerts in future years, such as ''[[Doctor Who at the Proms]]'' in [[Doctor Who at the Proms (2008)|2008]], [[Doctor Who at the Proms (2010)|2010]] and [[Doctor Who at the Proms (2013)|2013]].
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== Footnotes ==
== Footnotes ==
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Doctor Who: A Celebration was a special concert performed in order to raise money for Children in Need 2006.

It was broadcast live from the Wales Millennium Centre on BBC Radio Wales on 19 November 2006 with commentary by Alan Thompson and Chris Corcoran.

A special 60 minute edition of Doctor Who Confidential called Music and Monsters was broadcast on television on BBC One on 25 December 2006, immediately afterwards a 90 minute edit of the concert ran on the BBC Red Button service. This edit was made avalible to view on the Doctor Who website from c. 24 January 2007.

A 40 minute edit was broadcast on television on BBC Two Wales on 31 March 2007.

During the extended 35 minute interval, as the preview of The Runaway Bride was not broadcast, BBC Radio Wales broadcast interviews with Murray Gold, Ben Foster and Clayton Hickman.

Synopsis[[edit] | [edit source]]

It was the very first Doctor Who-related concert, paving the way for Doctor Who at the Proms in years to come. Like the Doctor Who Proms to come, it featured a lead actor as a host (David Tennant), and Doctor Who monsters in prosthetics (Ood, Daleks, Clockwork Droids, Cyberman), on-stage and among the crowd.

Doctor Who: A Celebration featured the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ben Foster, the BBC National Chorus of Wales, and performances by Melanie Pappenheim and Gary Williams.

As well as music from series 1 and 2, composed by Murray Gold, this concert also contained performances of "The Runaway Bride" and "Love Don't Roam" (sung by Gary Williams) from The Runaway Bride, which would not be released for another month. The former piece was performed alongside a preview of the car chase scene from the upcoming Christmas special.

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Act 1
Melanie Pappenheim sings "The Doctor's Theme".
Concert Prologue
Rose Sequence
Monster Mash / Space & Monsters Sequence
Music from The Tenth Doctor
Sneak preview of The Runaway Bride
Interval
Act 2
Questions and Answers - with David Tennant, Murray Gold, Russell T Davies

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Music crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

List of music[[edit] | [edit source]]

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  1. ↑ Rowe, Josiah (16 December 2006). "Celebration" Concert on BBCi. Doctor Who News. Retrieved on 15 November 2018.
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