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Is There Life on Mars? (also known as The Waters of Mars Confidential on the DVD) was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with The Waters of Mars.
The title is a reference to the 1971 David Bowie song "Life on Mars?". A reference to the singer is also in the episode.
Aspects of production covered[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Designing of the prosthetics for the Flood.
- On-set rehearsal of certain scenes before blocking them out physically.
- Filming of the chase scenes within this story.
- The designing of GADGET, and the fun of getting pulled along on top of him in one scene.
Additional topics covered[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Balancing the potential visual scariness of a monster with the family nature of the show.
People interviewed[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Russell T Davies, Head Writer
- Nikki Wilson, Producer
- David Tennant, The Doctor
- Phil Ford, Co-writer, Waters of Mars
- Lindsay Duncan, Adelaide Brooke
- Julie Gardner, Executive Producer
- Graeme Harper, Director
- Neill Gorton, Prosthetics Designer
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Maggie Cain
- Peter O'Brien, Ed Gold
- Edward Thomas, Production Designer
- Paul Kelly, Special Effects Supervisor
- Aleksandar Mikic, Yuri Kerenski
- Michael Goldsmith, Roman Groom
- Cosima Shaw, Steffi Ehrlich
- Ailsa Berk, Choreographer
- Alan Ruscoe, Andy Stone
- Danny Hargreaves, Special Effects Supervisor
- Abbi Collins, Stunt Co-ordinator
Music list[[edit] | [edit source]]
- "Invaders Must Die" by The Prodigy (also used in CON: Alien Abduction)
- "Also Sprach Zarathustra - Tone Poem for Large Orchestra, Op. 30: Introduction" by Richard Strauss
- "Main Title (from 'Aliens')" by James Horner & London Symphony Orchestra
- "Creep" by Radiohead
- "Don't Upset the Rhythm (Go Baby Go)" by The Noisettes
- "Ziggy Stardust" by David Bowie
- "Inspector Gadget Theme" by Shuki Levy
- "Life on Mars?" by David Bowie
- "War of the Worlds" by Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
- "Fire" by Kasabian (also used in CON: What Goes on Tour...)
- "Red" by Elbow
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
| Executive Producer Mark Cossey |
| Executive Producers for Dr Who Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner |
| Series Producer Gillane Seaborne |
| Producer Zoë Rushton |
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General post-production staff
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| Not every person who worked on this episode was credited. The absence of a credit for a position doesn't necessarily mean the job wasn't required. The information above is based solely on observations of the actual end credits of the episodes as broadcast, and does not relay information from IMDB or other sources. |
Elements retained in Cut Down[[edit] | [edit source]]
There was no "Cut Down" version of this episode.
Home video releases[[edit] | [edit source]]
The full length version of the episode was included on the Doctor Who: 2009 Winter Specials DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 11 January 2010; and the Doctor Who: The Complete Specials DVD & Blu-ray box set also released on 11 January 2010.