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'''Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide''' was a documentary produced by [[BBC America]]. It served as an introduction to ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and its universe, as well as the new [[Series 5 (Doctor Who)|Series 5]] production team. This documentary was broadcast on BBC America immediately prior to the American broadcast premiere of ''[[The Eleventh Hour]].''
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'''''The Ultimate Guide''''' was a documentary produced by [[BBC America]], [[BBC Worldwide]] and [[BBC Wales]]. It was primarily used to introduce [[North America]]n audiences to the BBC Wales version of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. Consequently, it debuted on [[BBCA]] and was swiftly picked up by [[Space (TV channel)|Space]] as well. On both networks, it was originally seen prior to the broadcast of ''[[The Eleventh Hour (TV story)|The Eleventh Hour]]''.


==External links==
It opened with an overview of the first [[Russell T Davies]] era, then spent the bulk of its runtime teasing elements of the then-unbroadcast [[Series 5 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 5]]. It also provided background on notable enemies (the [[Dalek]]s, [[Cyberman|Cybermen]], and [[Weeping Angel]]s) as well as companions ([[Rose Tyler]], [[Martha Jones]], [[Donna Noble]], and [[Amy Pond]]). The same production crew came together the following year to make ''[[Doctor Who: Rewind]]'', a similar show that reviewed the events of series 5 just prior to the broadcast of [[series 6 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 6]].
*[http://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/doctor-who/episodes/the-ultimate-guide.jsp Official site]
 
*{{imdb|title/1645747/|Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide}}
== BBC America synopsis ==
Just in time for the U.S. premiere of Doctor Who, journey into the Doctor Who universe with BBC AMERICA's original program, Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide. The program is an original, all-access look inside the world's biggest, most successful sci-fi television program.
 
== Topics covered ==
The programme was split into the following titled segments:
* A Series Regenerated 2005
* Who is the Doctor?
* Renegade Traveller
* The TARDIS
* Sonic Screwdriver
* An Unconventional Hero
* The Human Race
* The Daleks
* The Cybermen
* Weeping Angels
* Companions
* Rose Tyler
* Martha Jones
* Donna Noble
* Amy Pond
* The New Season
 
== People interviewed ==
{{IntervieweeList
|1=Karen Gillan|r1=Amy Pond
|2=Steven Moffat|r2=Lead Writer / Executive Producer 2010{{note|Remained on the show until 2017}}
|3=Matt Smith|r3=The Doctor 2010{{note|Remained on the show until 2013}}
|4=Julie Gardner|r4=Executive Producer 2005-2009{{note|name=rtd2|Resumed this role beginning in 2023.}}
|5=Russell T Davies|r5=Lead Writer / Executive Producer 2005-2009{{note|name=rtd2}}
|6=David Tennant|r6=The Doctor 2006-2009{{note|Returned as the Doctor, although not the [[Tenth Doctor]], in 2023}}
|7=Piers Wenger|r7=Executive Producer 2010{{note|Remained on the show until 2011}} }}
 
== Crew ==
BBC America Team
* [[Executive producer|Executive Producers]] - [[Garth Ancier]], [[Andrew Jackson]], [[Richard De Croce]], [[Chris Carr]]
* [[Producer]]s - [[Michiko Byers]], [[Andrew Jackson]], [[Vicky Lemont]]
* [[Writer|Written]] by - [[Michiko Byers]], [[Andrew Jackson]]
* [[Editor]]s - [[Michiko Byers]], [[David Nathan]], [[Scott Saunders]]
* [[Graphic designer|Graphic Design]] - [[Azin Shamma]]
BBC Wales Team
* Brand Manager - [[Ian Grutchfield]]
* [[Assistant producer|Assistant Producer]] - [[Tracy Comer]]
* Post-Production Team - [[Chris Blatchford]], [[Ceres Doyle]], [[Rhodri James]]
* Special Thanks to - [[Steven Moffat]], [[Piers Wenger]], [[Beth Willis]], [[Matt Smith]], [[Karen Gillan]], [[Russell T Davies]], [[Julie Gardner]], [[David Tennant]], [[Michael Zansitis]], [[Erika Gesue]], [[Brandon Cuicci]]
* [[Doctor Who theme|Doctor Who Music]] by - [[Murray Gold]]
* [[Incidental music|Additional Music]] - [[APM Music]]
* ''Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide'' is a production of - [[BBC America]], [[BBC Wales]], [[BBC Worldwide]]
 
== Notes ==
* The opening titles use the ''Doctor Who'' closing theme music from [[Series 2 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 2]] and [[Series 3 (Doctor Who 2005)|3]], whilst throughout the rest of the programme the [[Series 5 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 5]] theme music is used.
 
== Home video releases ==
As of November 2020 this programme is not available commercially.
 
== Footnotes ==
{{notelist}}
 
== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100326185251/https://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/doctor-who/episodes/the-ultimate-guide.jsp Official site]
* {{imdb|title|1645747|Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide}}
 
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[[Category:Doctor Who TV documentaries]]
[[Category:Doctor Who TV documentaries]]
[[Category:2010 documentaries]]

Latest revision as of 20:19, 3 November 2024

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The Ultimate Guide was a documentary produced by BBC America, BBC Worldwide and BBC Wales. It was primarily used to introduce North American audiences to the BBC Wales version of Doctor Who. Consequently, it debuted on BBCA and was swiftly picked up by Space as well. On both networks, it was originally seen prior to the broadcast of The Eleventh Hour.

It opened with an overview of the first Russell T Davies era, then spent the bulk of its runtime teasing elements of the then-unbroadcast series 5. It also provided background on notable enemies (the Daleks, Cybermen, and Weeping Angels) as well as companions (Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, Donna Noble, and Amy Pond). The same production crew came together the following year to make Doctor Who: Rewind, a similar show that reviewed the events of series 5 just prior to the broadcast of series 6.

BBC America synopsis[[edit] | [edit source]]

Just in time for the U.S. premiere of Doctor Who, journey into the Doctor Who universe with BBC AMERICA's original program, Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide. The program is an original, all-access look inside the world's biggest, most successful sci-fi television program.

Topics covered[[edit] | [edit source]]

The programme was split into the following titled segments:

  • A Series Regenerated 2005
  • Who is the Doctor?
  • Renegade Traveller
  • The TARDIS
  • Sonic Screwdriver
  • An Unconventional Hero
  • The Human Race
  • The Daleks
  • The Cybermen
  • Weeping Angels
  • Companions
  • Rose Tyler
  • Martha Jones
  • Donna Noble
  • Amy Pond
  • The New Season

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

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

BBC America Team

BBC Wales Team

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The opening titles use the Doctor Who closing theme music from Series 2 and 3, whilst throughout the rest of the programme the Series 5 theme music is used.

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

As of November 2020 this programme is not available commercially.

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ Remained on the show until 2017
  2. ↑ Remained on the show until 2013
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Resumed this role beginning in 2023.
  4. ↑ Returned as the Doctor, although not the Tenth Doctor, in 2023
  5. ↑ Remained on the show until 2011

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

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BBC America documentaries
Series 5
Series 6
Series 7
2013 specials
The Doctors Revisited
Series 8
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