River Runs Wild (CON episode)

River Runs Wild
Broadcast on:	BBC Three
Broadcast with:	Let's Kill Hitler
Series number:	6
Format:	43'
Broadcast date:	27 August 2011
Key crew
Narrator:	Russell Tovey
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Doctor Who Confidential
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River Runs Wild was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Let's Kill Hitler.

Aspects of production covered

to be added

Additional topics covered

• Steven Moffat, Alex Kingston, Nina Toussaint-White, and Richard Senior spoke about different aspects of River Song's story.
• There is additional camera footage of the major scenes.
• We were shown more of Karen, Arthur, and Matt behind scenes.
• Arthur talked about how it felt to get to punch Hitler in the face.
• The time crunch they faced while filming in the restaurant.
• Matt spoke on acting like you're dying.
• Steven Moffat spoke on River's actions and confirmed that River Song gave up all of her remaining regenerations to save the Doctor.
• A Day In The Life: Stunt Team.
• Script To Screen winner revealed.

People interviewed

• Karen Gillan, Amy Pond
• Marcus Wilson, Producer
• Steven Moffat, Head Writer
• Arthur Darvill, Rory Williams
• Michael Pickwoad, Production Designer
• Richard Senior, Director
• Danny Hargreaves, Special Effects Supervisor
• Alex Kingston, River Song
• Matt Smith, The Doctor
• Crispin Layfield, Stunt Co-ordinator
• Nina Toussaint-White, Mels
• Duncan Nicholson, Vintage Vehicle Collector
• Andy Smart, Stunt Performer
• Jeremy Webb, Director, Death Is The Only Answer
• Saul Nassé, Controller, BBC Learning
• Beth Willis, Executive Producer
• Piers Wenger, Executive Producer
• Jason Gill, Costume Assistant

Music list

• "The Ecstasy of Gold (From "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly")" by The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
• "Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Morning Mood"
• "Louder" by DJ Fresh feat. Sian Evans
• "Little Red Corvette" by Prince
• "Boom Boom" by John Lee Hooker
• "Something Good Can Work" by Two Door Cinema Club
• "Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus" by Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg
• "Ghosts N Stuff" by Deadmau5
• "Tonight's The Kind Of Night" by Noah & The Whale
• "The Bike Song" by Mark Ronson & The Business Intl.
• "Firework" by Katy Perry
• "Pachelbel: Canon in D" by Richard Hickox
• "Paper Planes" by M.I.A.
• "Lippy Kids" by Elbow
• "End Credits" by Chase & Status feat. Plan B

Crew

• Graphics - BBC Wales
• Title Music - Slam & Saw Productions
• Camera - Aled Jenkins, Jon Rees, Steve Webb
• Sound - Wil Planitzer
• Edit Assistant - George Sabapathy
• Runner - Llywelen Davies
• Researchers - Matthew Andrews, Leanne René, Robert Wootton
• Assistant Producers - Donovan Keogh, Hannah Williams
• Production Team Assistant - Ruby Kedge
• Production Accountant - Kevin Rickwood
• Production Co-ordinator - Megan Pinches
• Production Manager - Katy Cartwright
• Production Executive - Stan Matthews
• Colourist - Matt Mullins
• Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
• Offline Editor - Rahim Mastafa
• Edit Producer - Paul Symonds
• Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
• Executive Producers for Dr Who - Steven Moffat, Piers Wenger, Beth Willis
• Senior Producer - Zoë Rushton
• Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down

to be added

Home video releases

The "Cut Down" version of the episode is available on the Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series DVD & Blu-ray box sets.