From Zero to Hero (CON episode)

From Zero to Hero
Broadcast on:	BBC Three
Broadcast with:	The Age of Steel
Series number:	2
Broadcast date:	20 May 2006 (full length) 21 May 2006 (Cut Down)
Runtime:	30 minutes (full length) 10 minutes (Cut Down)
Key crew
Narrator:	Mark Gatiss
Doctor Who Confidential
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From Zero to Hero was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Age of Steel.

Aspects of production covered

• The development of Mickey from last series into this one, becoming more of a heroic and companion figure.
• Noel Clarke's excitement about playing Ricky, particularly in scenes against Mickey.
• The logistics of filming the two 'sides' of scenes involving both Mickey and Ricky.
• Filming of the fall for Ricky's death.

Additional topics covered

to be added

People interviewed

• Noel Clarke, Mickey Smith
• Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
• Lee Flay, Mix & Overlay Operator
• David Tennant, The Doctor
• Camille Coduri, Jackie Tyler
• Billie Piper, Rose Tyler
• Andrew Hayden-Smith, Jake
• Abbie Collins, Stunt Co-ordinator, Doctor Who
• Clayton Hickman, Editor, Doctor Who Magazine

Music list

• "No Tomorrow" by Orson, Album: No Tomorrow
• "Who The F*** Are The Arctic Monkeys" by Arctic Monkeys, Album: Who The F*** Are The Arctic Monkeys
• "Loser" by Beck, Album: Mellow Gold
• "Why Won't You Give Me Your Love" by The Zutons, Album: Why Won't You Give Me Your Love
• "Oh My God" by Kaiser Chiefs, Album: Employment
• "Long Legs" by The Magic Numbers, Album: The Magic Numbers
• "My Style" by Black Eyed Peas, Album: Monkey Business

Crew

• Camera - Mat Bryant, Dewi Davies, Aled Jenkins, Eric Huyton, Johnny Rogers, Andy Smith
• Sound - Steve Hoy, John McCombie, Kevin Meredith, Ryan Windley
• Runners - Rhian Arwel, Alia Bianco
• Researchers - Alexander Gratton, Hannah Williams
• Assistant Producers - Zoë Rushton, Geoff Evans
• Production Team Assistants - Bethan Evans, Claire Jones
• Production Co-ordinator - Hannah Simpson
• Production Managers - Zoë Scott, Natalie Street
• Editors - James Brailsford, Rob Mansell
• Colourist - Simon Meek
• Dubbing - Peter Jeffreys
• Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
• Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
• Edit Producer - Mark Procter
• Producer - Adam Page
• Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne

Elements retained in Cut Down

to be added

Home video releases

Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series DVD cover.

The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Second Series DVD box set released on 20 November 2006.