The Monster Files: The Cybermats (CON episode)

Monster File - The Cybermats was a documentary included as an extra feature on the Closing Time DVD.

Steve Hughes as he appeared on the documentary

Main subject

• History of the Cybermats in Doctor Who
• Updating the design for the modern era.

Additional topics covered

• Matt Smith, in one take, accidentally wrecking an animatronic Cybermat with the frying pan. Afterwards, they held it together with gaffer's tape.

People interviewed

• Gareth Roberts (writer)
• Steve Hughes (director)
• Denise Paul (producer)
• Neill Gorton (prosthetics designer)
• Tim Rose (animatronics operator)

Home video releases

Monster File - The Cybermats was released on the Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series and Series 6: Part 2 DVD box sets.