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Death in Venice was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Vampires of Venice.
Aspects of production covered
- The difficulties of finding locations that look like Venice (as Venice itself would be too difficult to sort in a historically accurate looking way for the majority of scenes), and even compositing multiple shots and background plates together in some cases.
- How a small crew went to Venice itself to capture a few wide shots for insertion amongst the location footage.
- Period setdressing.
- Complications with the amount of local extras required, as well as having live animals on-set (notably with one woman and her goat in particular).
- The stunt where Matt had to run away from an exploding building, and jump - in one take.
- The considerations of health and safety for the stunt work of some of the actors having to jump into the water and go under, during Winter time.
Additional topics covered
- Historical context to some of the interior locations used, as well as the local area.
- The impact of the Black Plague upon the local area and Italy in general.
People interviewed
- Matt Smith, The Doctor
- Karen Gillan, Amy Pond
- Steven Moffat, Head Writer
- Beth Willis, Executive Producer
- Dave Houghton, Visual Effects Supervisor
- Edward Thomas, Production Designer
- Arthur Darvill, Rory Williams
- Jonny Campbell, Director, Episode 6
- John Bennett, 1st Assistant Director
- Toby Whithouse, Writer, Episode 6
- Francesco Da Mosto, Venetian Historian
- Danny Hargreaves, Special Effects Supervisor
- Crispin Layfield, Stunt Co-ordinator
- Mark Hutchings, Gaffer
- Alisha Bailey, Isabella
Music list
- "Wearing My Rolex" by Wiley
- "Monteverdi: Vespro Della Beata Vergine" by Andrew Parrott & Tavern Choir, Consort & Players
- "Gondoliers" by Janos Lehar
- "Oh My Beloved Father (Gianni Schicchi)" by Geoff Love & His Orchestra
- "The Girls" by Calvin Harris
- "Funhouse" by P!nk
- "Morale Ipocrita Borghese" by Ennio Morricone
- "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani
- "Underwater Love" by Smoke City
- "Jaws - Main Title" by The London Studio Orchestra
- "253" by Just Jack
- "Fight For This Love" by Cheryl Cole
- "Piscatore 'E Pusilleco" by Andrea Bocelli
Crew
- Graphics - Component Graphics
- Title Music - Slam & Saw Productions
- Camera - Aled Jenkins, Oli Russell, Andy Smith
- Sound - Rob Kreeger, Jonny Stothert, Jon Thomas
- Runners - James Bowen, Claire Riley, Lee Wood
- Researchers - Matthew Andrews, Stuart Laws, Robert Wootton
- Production Team Assistant - Emma Chapman
- Production Accountant - Kevin Rickwood
- Production Co-ordinators - Rhiannon Dew, Megan Pinches
- Production Manager - Katy Cartwright
- Production Executive - Stan Matthews
- Online Editor - Jeremy Lott
- Colourist - Matt Mullins
- Dubbing Mixer - Mark Ferda
- Editor - John Parker
- Edit Producer - Hannah Williams
- Executive Producer - Mark Cossey
- Executive Producers for Dr Who - Steven Moffat, Piers Wenger, Beth Willis
- Producer - Zoë Rushton
- Series Producer - Gillane Seaborne
Elements retained in Cut Down
to be added
Home video releases
The "Cut Down" version of the episode is available on the Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD & Blu-ray box sets.