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|image = BBCA Best of the Christmas Specials.jpg | |image = BBCA Best of the Christmas Specials.jpg | ||
|channel = BBC America | |channel = BBC America | ||
|broadcast with = | |broadcast with = The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (TV story) | ||
|broadcast date = [[24 December (releases)|24 December]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]] | |||
|runtime = 43'41" | |||
|broadcast date | |||
|runtime = | |||
|series = [[BBC America#Original DWU content|BBC America Documentaries]] | |series = [[BBC America#Original DWU content|BBC America Documentaries]] | ||
|prev = Best of the Companions | |prev = Best of the Companions | ||
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== People interviewed == | == People interviewed == | ||
{{IntervieweeList | |||
|1=Adam Rogers|r1=Editor, Wired Magazine | |||
|2=Faith Salie|r2=Comedian and Commentator | |||
|3=Paul F. Tompkins|r3=Actor, Comedian | |||
|4=Natalie Morales|r4=Actress | |||
|5=Rufus Hound|r5=Comedian | |||
|6=Alison Haislip|r6=Actress, G4 Correspondent | |||
|7=Whitney Matheson|r7=Editor, Pop Candy | |||
|8=Reggie Watts|r8=Musician, Comedian | |||
|9=Fenella Woolgar|r9=Actress | |||
|10=Jon Culshaw|r10=Impressionist & Comedian | |||
|11=Scott Adsit|r11=Actor, Comedian | |||
|12=Chris Hardwick|r12=Host, The Nerdist}} | |||
== Music list == | |||
* "Magic Web" by Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner, Album: Rom Com & Family Movies ANW 1598 | |||
* "Honest Endeavour" by Paul Mottram, Album: Contemporary Minimalist, Orchestral 2 ANW 1309 | |||
* "Mars" by Nick Ingman & Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers ANW 1392 | |||
* "Afterthoughts" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Magical, Quirky, Dramedy ANW 1529 | |||
* "Street Pursuit" by Luke Richards, Album: Orchestral Adventure, Drama ANW 1244 | |||
* "Cracked Nutter" by Arr. Bob Bradley & Noel Dennis, Album: Cool Christmas 2 ANW 1448 | |||
* "Orion" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers 3 ANW 1600 | |||
* "Stella March" by Nick Ingman & Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers ANW 1392 | |||
* "Chaos Cypher" by Adam Skinner & Dan Skinner, Album: Cinematic Horror ANW 1464 | |||
* "Dark Tales" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Period Drama ANW 1556 | |||
* "Bewitched" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery ANW 1071 | |||
* "Solar Flare" by Nick Ingman & Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers ANW 1392 | |||
* "The Search" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Orchestral Drama 3 ANW 1217 | |||
* "Red Planet" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers 3 ANW 1600 | |||
* "Course of History" by Duncan Pittock, Ellie Kidd & Igor Dvorkin, Album: Orchestral Fusion, Drama ANW 1536 | |||
* "Empire of the Sun" by Ian Hughes, Album: Orchestral, Drama, Horror ANW 1002 | |||
* "Fireflies" by Paul Mottram, Album: Contemporary Minimalist, Orchestral ANW 1300 | |||
* "Out of the Darkness" by Paul Mottram, Album: Contemporary Minimalist, Orchestral 2 ANW 1309 | |||
* "Reveal" by Chris Blackwell, Album: News, Current Affairs ANW 1538 | |||
* "Children of Light" by Tim Garland, Album: Magic, Spooks, Mystery ANW 1534 | |||
* "String Serenade" by Helen Jane Long, Album: Period, History ANW 1120 | |||
* "Glorious Suburbia" by Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner, Album: Rom Com & Family Movies ANW 1598 | |||
* "Lost Prophecies" by Igor Dvorkin, Duncan Pittock & Ellie Kidd, Album: Orchestral Fusion, Drama ANW 1536 | |||
* "Jingle Bells Hop" by Christopher Ashmore, Album: Cool Christmas ANW 1116 | |||
* "Dazzle" by Philip Guyler, Album: Quirky, Espionage & Mystery ANW 1662 | |||
* "Natural Force" by Andrew Barnabas, Paul Arnold & Terry Devine-King, Album: Orchestral Rock ANW 1532 | |||
* "Waltz Macabre" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery 2 ANW 1306 | |||
* "Empire's Dawn" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Orchestral Drama 2 ANW 1216 | |||
* "Gradalis Deo" by Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner, Album: Cinematic Horror ANW 1464 | |||
* "Fresco" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery 2 ANW 1306 | |||
* "Mystery of Time" by Tim Garland, Album: Cinematic Drama 2 ANW 1501 | |||
* "Ballet of the Bears" by Igor Dvorkin, Duncan Pittock & Ellie Kidd, Album: Family Movies ANW 1549 | |||
* "Trust" by Simon Lambros, Album: Cinematic Drama ANW 1169 | |||
* "Fugitive" by Luke Richards, Album: Orchestral, Contemporary Drama ANW 1407 | |||
* "Hand of Fate" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Orchestral Drama 4 ANW 1299 | |||
* "Battle Hordes" by Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner, Album: Cinematic Horror ANW 1464 | |||
* "Little Meteor" by Helen Jane Long, Album: Atmospheric Drama ANW 1607 | |||
* "Serpent" by Tim Garland, Album: Mystery, Malevolence & Murder ANW 1628 | |||
* "Cunning Plan" by Tim Garland, Album: Magic, Spooks, Mystery ANW 1534 | |||
* "Fifth Avenue Frolics" by Luke Richards, Album: Magic, Spooks, Mystery ANW 1534 | |||
== Crew == | == Crew == | ||
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== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
This special was included on the ''Doctor Who: Complete Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Giftset'' (Region 1 only) released on [[5 November (releases)|5 November]] [[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 ''Doctor Who: Complete Series 1-7 Limited Edition [[Blu-ray]] Giftset'' (Region 1 only) released on [[5 November (releases)|5 November]] [[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]]. | ||
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Complete Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Giftset Region 1 cover.jpg|Complete Series 1-7 Blu-ray cover | |||
The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011 The Documentaries DVD Region 4.jpg|The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries DVD cover | |||
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It was also made available on [[iTunes]]<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/best-of-the-christmas-specials/id487419328</ref>, [[Amazon Prime]]<ref>https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B005HCRG12/</ref> & [[Google Play]]<ref>https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=EbLljS0B1-Q&cdid=tvseason-5B_60ODV3Vg&gdid=tvepisode-SmHzTINEqxg&hl=en_US%20The%20Best%20Of%20Doctor%20Who%20Specials</ref>; it was listed as ''Doctor Who: Best of Specials'', Season 1, Episode 4. | It was also made available on [[iTunes]]<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/best-of-the-christmas-specials/id487419328</ref>, [[Amazon Prime]]<ref>https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B005HCRG12/</ref> & [[Google Play]]<ref>https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=EbLljS0B1-Q&cdid=tvseason-5B_60ODV3Vg&gdid=tvepisode-SmHzTINEqxg&hl=en_US%20The%20Best%20Of%20Doctor%20Who%20Specials</ref>; it was listed as ''Doctor Who: Best of Specials'', Season 1, Episode 4. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{BBCATV}} | {{BBCATV}} | ||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:02, 22 August 2023
Best of the Christmas Specials was a television documentary that aired on BBC America on 24 December 2011.
Topics covered[[edit] | [edit source]]
The programme was split into the following titled segments:
- The Christmas Invasion
- Ask a Whovian
- Graham Norton asks "Would you rather find a Sonic Screwdriver in your stocking or a TARDIS under your Christmas tree?"
- The Runaway Bride
- Ask a Whovian
- Graham Norton asks "Would you rather go sleigh riding with a Dalek or make snow angels with an Ood?"
- Voyage of the Damned
- Ask a Whovian
- Graham Norton asks "Would you rather spend Christmas travelling with the Doctor or relaxing at home with Amy and Rory?"
- The Next Doctor
- Ask a Whovian
- Graham Norton asks "Would you rather eat fish fingers and custard or a traditional Christmas dinner?"
- The End of Time
- A Christmas Carol
People interviewed[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Adam Rogers, Editor, Wired Magazine
- Faith Salie, Comedian and Commentator
- Paul F. Tompkins, Actor, Comedian
- Natalie Morales, Actress
- Rufus Hound, Comedian
- Alison Haislip, Actress, G4 Correspondent
- Whitney Matheson, Editor, Pop Candy
- Reggie Watts, Musician, Comedian
- Fenella Woolgar, Actress
- Jon Culshaw, Impressionist & Comedian
- Scott Adsit, Actor, Comedian
- Chris Hardwick, Host, The Nerdist
Music list[[edit] | [edit source]]
- "Magic Web" by Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner, Album: Rom Com & Family Movies ANW 1598
- "Honest Endeavour" by Paul Mottram, Album: Contemporary Minimalist, Orchestral 2 ANW 1309
- "Mars" by Nick Ingman & Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers ANW 1392
- "Afterthoughts" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Magical, Quirky, Dramedy ANW 1529
- "Street Pursuit" by Luke Richards, Album: Orchestral Adventure, Drama ANW 1244
- "Cracked Nutter" by Arr. Bob Bradley & Noel Dennis, Album: Cool Christmas 2 ANW 1448
- "Orion" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers 3 ANW 1600
- "Stella March" by Nick Ingman & Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers ANW 1392
- "Chaos Cypher" by Adam Skinner & Dan Skinner, Album: Cinematic Horror ANW 1464
- "Dark Tales" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Period Drama ANW 1556
- "Bewitched" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery ANW 1071
- "Solar Flare" by Nick Ingman & Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers ANW 1392
- "The Search" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Orchestral Drama 3 ANW 1217
- "Red Planet" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Blockbuster Movie Trailers 3 ANW 1600
- "Course of History" by Duncan Pittock, Ellie Kidd & Igor Dvorkin, Album: Orchestral Fusion, Drama ANW 1536
- "Empire of the Sun" by Ian Hughes, Album: Orchestral, Drama, Horror ANW 1002
- "Fireflies" by Paul Mottram, Album: Contemporary Minimalist, Orchestral ANW 1300
- "Out of the Darkness" by Paul Mottram, Album: Contemporary Minimalist, Orchestral 2 ANW 1309
- "Reveal" by Chris Blackwell, Album: News, Current Affairs ANW 1538
- "Children of Light" by Tim Garland, Album: Magic, Spooks, Mystery ANW 1534
- "String Serenade" by Helen Jane Long, Album: Period, History ANW 1120
- "Glorious Suburbia" by Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner, Album: Rom Com & Family Movies ANW 1598
- "Lost Prophecies" by Igor Dvorkin, Duncan Pittock & Ellie Kidd, Album: Orchestral Fusion, Drama ANW 1536
- "Jingle Bells Hop" by Christopher Ashmore, Album: Cool Christmas ANW 1116
- "Dazzle" by Philip Guyler, Album: Quirky, Espionage & Mystery ANW 1662
- "Natural Force" by Andrew Barnabas, Paul Arnold & Terry Devine-King, Album: Orchestral Rock ANW 1532
- "Waltz Macabre" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery 2 ANW 1306
- "Empire's Dawn" by Terry Devine-King, Album: Orchestral Drama 2 ANW 1216
- "Gradalis Deo" by Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner, Album: Cinematic Horror ANW 1464
- "Fresco" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery 2 ANW 1306
- "Mystery of Time" by Tim Garland, Album: Cinematic Drama 2 ANW 1501
- "Ballet of the Bears" by Igor Dvorkin, Duncan Pittock & Ellie Kidd, Album: Family Movies ANW 1549
- "Trust" by Simon Lambros, Album: Cinematic Drama ANW 1169
- "Fugitive" by Luke Richards, Album: Orchestral, Contemporary Drama ANW 1407
- "Hand of Fate" by Debbie Wiseman, Album: Orchestral Drama 4 ANW 1299
- "Battle Hordes" by Dan Skinner & Adam Skinner, Album: Cinematic Horror ANW 1464
- "Little Meteor" by Helen Jane Long, Album: Atmospheric Drama ANW 1607
- "Serpent" by Tim Garland, Album: Mystery, Malevolence & Murder ANW 1628
- "Cunning Plan" by Tim Garland, Album: Magic, Spooks, Mystery ANW 1534
- "Fifth Avenue Frolics" by Luke Richards, Album: Magic, Spooks, Mystery ANW 1534
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Series Producer - David Tuohy
- Producer - Benjamin Gruber
- Producer/Editor - Marc Corsiglia
- UK Producer - World's End Productions
- Line Producer - Josh Ricks
- Production Coordinator - Katie Bassham
- Production Assistant - Tiffany Borum
LA Shoot
- Production Coordinator - Torie Sanchez
- Director of Photography - Hunter Mossman
- AC - Jess Dunlap
- Gaffer - Zakk Eginton
- Audio - Jason Kuppig
- Hair/Makeup - Alisa Chompupong
- Production Assistant - Frankie George
NYC Shoot
- Director of Photography - Temesgen Asmerom
- AC - Paul Turlick
- Gaffer - David Bryant
- Hair Stylist - Emily Heser
- Makeup - Summer Parham
- Casting - Tara Flanagan
- Graphics - Mantra Design
- Post Facilities - Creative Group, NY
- Special Thanks - Embassy Row, Katherine Russel, Louisa Jones, Nikki Touchard, Hilary Leavitt, Christopher Landry, Christopher Fetner, Kasey Morrison, Laura Willis, Brandon Cuicchi, Morgen Dye
For BBC America
- Production Coordinator - Whitney Alfiero
- Production Manager - Erica Staufenberg
- Executive Producer - Jen Wagman
- Executive in Charge - Erin Jontow
- SVP, Programming - Richard De Croce
- BBC America Original Production
Home video releases[[edit] | [edit source]]
This special was included on the Doctor Who: Complete Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Giftset (Region 1 only) released on 5 November 2013; and the Doctor Who: The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries DVD (Region 4 only) released on 8 January 2014.
Complete Series 1-7 Blu-ray cover
The Best of the Doctor 2005-2011, The Documentaries DVD cover
It was also made available on iTunes[1], Amazon Prime[2] & Google Play[3]; it was listed as Doctor Who: Best of Specials, Season 1, Episode 4.
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
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