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:''Not to be confused with ''[[Designing Doctor Who]]'', a different documentary about Ed Thomas' work.'' | :''Not to be confused with ''[[Designing Doctor Who]]'', a different documentary about Ed Thomas' work.'' | ||
'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was an episode of ''On Show'', the [[BBC 2W]] arts programme. As such, it was mainly only available in [[Wales]]. Narrated by [[Tom Baker]], it investigated the work of [[production designer]] [[Edward Thomas]] and his team. It concentrated mainly on the role of the design department in a few scenes of ''[[The Runaway Bride]]'', the | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was an episode of ''On Show'', the [[BBC 2W]] arts programme. As such, it was mainly only available in [[Wales]]. Narrated by [[Tom Baker]], it investigated the work of [[production designer]] [[Edward Thomas]] and his team. It concentrated mainly on the role of the design department in a few scenes of ''[[The Runaway Bride]]'', then the most recent episode of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | ||
== Making ''The Runaway Bride'' == | == Making ''The Runaway Bride'' == | ||
The designs of three key scenes were examined, all explaining different aspects of Thomas' job. | The designs of three key scenes were examined, all explaining different aspects of Thomas' job. | ||
The rooftop scene between [[Donna Noble|Donna]] and the [[tenth Doctor]] was revealed to have contained a small design error in that the Doctor's fire extinguisher was silver. Thomas criticised this, because he had asked for either a red or gold entinguisher | The rooftop scene between [[Donna Noble|Donna]] and the [[tenth Doctor]] was revealed to have contained a small design error in that the Doctor's fire extinguisher was silver. Thomas criticised this, because he had asked for either a red or gold entinguisher to fit in with the overall colour scheme of [[the TARDIS]] interior. | ||
Next, the street scene in front of [[Henrik's]] where the Doctor [[sonic screwdriver|sonics]] the [[wikipedia:Automated teller machine|ATM]] was explored as a model of how the art department liaised with both the [[special effect]]s team and property holders on location. It was mentioned, for instance, that the shop doubling for Henrik's obliged Thomas by dressing their windows with their own [[Christmas]] decorations —in [[July]]. The segment also showed the design, production, use and eventual cleanup of all the currency that spewed forth from the ATM. | Next, the street scene in front of [[Henrik's]] where the Doctor [[sonic screwdriver|sonics]] the [[wikipedia:Automated teller machine|ATM]] was explored as a model of how the art department liaised with both the [[special effect]]s team and property holders on location. It was mentioned, for instance, that the shop doubling for Henrik's obliged Thomas by dressing their windows with their own [[Christmas]] decorations —in [[July]]. The segment also showed the design, production, use and eventual cleanup of all the currency that spewed forth from the ATM. | ||
Finally, the documentary uncovered the production designer's role in performing a location [[recce]]. This portion of the documentary showed Thomas running into [[Julian Luxton]], who was preforming a recce in [[Cardiff]] for ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It then followed Thomas as | Finally, the documentary uncovered the production designer's role in performing a location [[recce]]. This portion of the documentary showed Thomas running into [[Julian Luxton]], who was preforming a recce in [[Cardiff]] for ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It then followed Thomas as [[Euros Lyn]] and he explored a disused industrial lot that eventually became the home of the [[Empress of the Racnoss]]. The documentary then showed how the Empress, was designed, manufactured and operated by Thomas and his team. | ||
== Other topics == | == Other topics == | ||
In addition to these three main areas of examination, the documentary | In addition to these three main areas of examination, the documentary touched a bit on the design of the "hub" set for ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It had a degree of "employee review", as [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Russell T Davies]] both gave their opinions of what it was like to work with Thomas. The programme touched on the move of the [[TARDIS console]] from ''[[Doctor Who]]'s original [[Wales|Welsh]] studio to [[Upper Boat Studios]]. | ||
== Editorial bias == | == Editorial bias == | ||
The documentary can be fairly accused of | The documentary can be fairly accused of some bias, as the producer and director, [[Gwenllian Llwyd]], was a member of Thomas' staff. This undoubtedly contributed to the rather uncritical view of Thomas' work. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007nb4s ''On Show'' website] | * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007nb4s ''On Show'' website] | ||
[[Category:Doctor Who TV documentaries]] | [[Category:Doctor Who TV documentaries]] | ||
Revision as of 21:10, 7 March 2012
- Not to be confused with Designing Doctor Who, a different documentary about Ed Thomas' work.
Designs on Doctor Who was an episode of On Show, the BBC 2W arts programme. As such, it was mainly only available in Wales. Narrated by Tom Baker, it investigated the work of production designer Edward Thomas and his team. It concentrated mainly on the role of the design department in a few scenes of The Runaway Bride, then the most recent episode of Doctor Who.
Making The Runaway Bride
The designs of three key scenes were examined, all explaining different aspects of Thomas' job.
The rooftop scene between Donna and the tenth Doctor was revealed to have contained a small design error in that the Doctor's fire extinguisher was silver. Thomas criticised this, because he had asked for either a red or gold entinguisher to fit in with the overall colour scheme of the TARDIS interior.
Next, the street scene in front of Henrik's where the Doctor sonics the ATM was explored as a model of how the art department liaised with both the special effects team and property holders on location. It was mentioned, for instance, that the shop doubling for Henrik's obliged Thomas by dressing their windows with their own Christmas decorations —in July. The segment also showed the design, production, use and eventual cleanup of all the currency that spewed forth from the ATM.
Finally, the documentary uncovered the production designer's role in performing a location recce. This portion of the documentary showed Thomas running into Julian Luxton, who was preforming a recce in Cardiff for Torchwood. It then followed Thomas as Euros Lyn and he explored a disused industrial lot that eventually became the home of the Empress of the Racnoss. The documentary then showed how the Empress, was designed, manufactured and operated by Thomas and his team.
Other topics
In addition to these three main areas of examination, the documentary touched a bit on the design of the "hub" set for Torchwood. It had a degree of "employee review", as Julie Gardner and Russell T Davies both gave their opinions of what it was like to work with Thomas. The programme touched on the move of the TARDIS console from Doctor Who's original Welsh studio to Upper Boat Studios.
Editorial bias
The documentary can be fairly accused of some bias, as the producer and director, Gwenllian Llwyd, was a member of Thomas' staff. This undoubtedly contributed to the rather uncritical view of Thomas' work.
