A New York Story (CON episode)

A New York Story
Broadcast on:	BBC Three
Broadcast with:	Daleks in Manhattan
Series number:	3
Broadcast date:	21 April 2007 (full length) 22 April 2007 (Cut Down)
Runtime:	45 minutes (full length) 11'28" (Cut Down) 4'58" (Vodcast)
Key crew
Narrator:	Anthony Head
Memorable moment
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A New York Story was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Daleks in Manhattan.

A condensed 5 minute version of this episode was made available to download in .mp4 format for seven days after broadcast, as part of a BBC trial of video podcasts or "vodcasts". It was later uploaded to the BBC's YouTube channel. Both of these were cropped into 4:3 aspect ratio.

Aspects of production covered

• The choreography of the dance that the showgirls performed being taught one last time before filming.
• Helen Raynor discusses her decision to centre the plot around the Empire State Building.
• The contrast between Solomon and Mr. Diagoras as characters, and how both have been affected by the first world war.
• Filming of the first scene in which the Dalek appears, and how the set design compliments the Dalek.
• The challenges of writing dialogue for Daleks.
• Difficulties of adding supporting artists afterwards to a shot of the front of a theatre location used.

Additional topics covered

• The history of the Empire State Building, within the iconography of New York.
• Class inequality during the 1930s, and how that is tackled within the story.
• Helen Raynor explores the historical context of her story.
• A Next time on Doctor Who Confidential... trailer for the following episode.

People interviewed

• Helen Raynor, Writer, Episode 4
• Phil Collinson, Series Producer, Doctor Who
• David Tennant, The Doctor
• Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
• Gareth Skelding, Location Manager
• James Strong, Director, Episode 4
• Miranda Raison, Tallulah
• Ailsa Berk, Choreographer
• Dave Houghton, Visual Effects Supervisor
• Eric Loren, Mr Diagoras

Music list

• "Empire" by Kasabian, Album: Empire
• "Uncle Johnny" by The Killers, Album: Sam's Town
• "America" by Razorlight, Album: Razorlight
• "Rhapsody in Blue" by New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Album: Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
• "Savoy Sandwich" by The Champagne Dance Orchestra, Album: The Top 1920's & 1930's DWCD 0037
• "It's Showtime" by David Lee Roth, Album: A Little Ain't Enough
• "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" by Scissor Sisters, Album: Ta-Dah
• "Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin, Album: The Entertainer
• "Streets of New York" by Alicia Keys feat. Nas & Rakim, Album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
• "Lose Yourself" by Eminem, Album: 8 Mile Soundtrack (also used in CON: Double Trouble)
• "Walk This Way" by Run-DMC/Aerosmith, Album: Greatest Hits
• "Lost and Found" by Feeder, Album: The Singles
• "City Slickers" by The Champagne Dance Orchestra, Album: The Top 1920's & 1930's DWCD 0037
• "Going Missing" by Maximo Park, Album: A Certain Trigger
• "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race (Album Version)" by Fall Out Boy, Album: CD Single

No licensed music was used for the "vodcast" version, instead it used the following pieces of stock music:

• "Phretburn Phrenzy" by Freddie Funk, Jasper Dagger & Badger Flap, Album: Cyberfunk X-SERIES XCD043
• "4 Seasonz" by Ghostrida, Album: Hip Hop 2 X-SERIES XCD075

Crew

• Camera - Jamie Gramston, Nick Jardine
• Sound - Peter Jones, Mike Larini, Kevin Meredith
• Runner - Sam Jones
• Edit Assistant - Christopher Moore
• Researchers - Nathan Landeg, Jamie Lynch
• Assistant Producers - Geoff Evans, Hannah Williams
• Production Team Assistants - Gavin Chappelle, Alexandra Gibbs, Scott Handcock
• Production Accountant - Elaine Stephenson
• Production Co-ordinators - Rhiannon Cooper, Tors Grantham
• Post Production Co-ordinator - Vickie Mansell
• Production Managers - Kirsty Reid, Natalie Street
• Production Executive - Paul Williams
• Editor - James Brailsford
• Colourist - Jon Everett
• Dubbing - Mark Ferda
• Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
• Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
• Edit Producer & Additional Editing - Rob Mansell
• Producer - Zoë Rushton
• Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down

• Helen Raynor discusses her decision to centre the plot around the Empire State Building, and the historical context of the story. (These two segments have been combined.)
• The choreography of the dance that the showgirls performed being taught one last time before filming.
• The contrast between Solomon and Mr. Diagoras as characters, and how both have been affected by the first world war. (Slightly trimmed)

Home video releases

Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series DVD cover.

The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series DVD box set released on 5 November 2007.