Friends Reunited (CON episode)
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Friends Reunited was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with School Reunion.
Aspects of production covered
- Elisabeth Sladen's reactions toward returning to Doctor Who as Sarah Jane Smith after several decades.
- David Tennant's excitement at working with a former companion of the classic series.
- John Leeson returning to provide the voice of K9, and the voice-over recording process.
- Filming for the showdown at the pool between the Tenth Doctor and Finch.
- Anthony Head discusses playing the part of Finch.
Additional topics covered
- The history of Sarah Jane Smith in the classic run.
- David Tennant discusses the impact explored of companions being left behind, and how that might affect them when they hope for him to return.
People interviewed
- Elisabeth Sladen, Sarah Jane Smith
- David Tennant, The Doctor
- Clayton Hickman, Editor, Doctor Who Magazine
- Russell T Davies, Head Writer, Doctor Who
- Toby Whithouse, Writer, Episode 3
- Anthony Head, Mr Finch
- James Hawes, Director, Episode 3
- John Leeson, Voice of K9
- Noel Clarke, Mickey Smith
Music list
- "Reason Is Treason" by Kasabian, Album: Kasabian[1]
- "Keep on Running" by Spencer Davis Group, Album: Born To Be Wild
- "Once Upon A Time In The West" by Ennio Morricone, Album: Best Of The West
- "That's The Way I Like It" by KC & the Sunshine Band, Album: And They Danced The Night Away
- "Ev'rytime We Say Goodbye" by Ella Fitzgerald, Album: The Cole Porter Songbook
Crew
- Camera - Eric Huyton, Chris Pain, Johnny Rogers, Andy Smith
- Sound - Steve Hoy, Kevin Meredith
- Runner - Lucy Lutman
- Edit Assistant - Hannah Williams
- Researcher - Alexander Gratton
- Assistant Producers - Geoff Evans, Zoë Rushton
- Production Team Assistants - Bethan Evans, Claire Jones
- Production Co-ordinator - Hannah Simpson
- Production Manager - Zoë Scott
- Editor - Rob Mansell
- Colourist - Simon Meek
- Dubbing - Peter Jeffreys
- Executive Producers for Dr Who - Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner
- Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
- Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne
- Produced & Directed by - Adam Page
Elements retained in Cut Down
- Elisabeth Sladen's reactions toward returning to Doctor Who as Sarah Jane Smith after several decades.
- David Tennant's excitement at working with a former companion of the classic series.
- Anthony Head discusses playing the part of Finch. (slightly condensed)
- Filming for the showdown at the pool between the Tenth Doctor and Finch.
Home video releases
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.
Footnotes
- ↑ Episode 3 : Friends Reunited. bbc.co.uk. Retrieved on 5 January 2019.
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