Friends Reunited (CON episode)
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Friends Reunited was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with School Reunion.
The title is a reference to the social networking website of the same name.
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 (also used in CON: Doctor Who: A New Dimension)
- "Man with a Harmonica (from '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
| Executive Producer Mark Cossey |
| Executive Producers for Dr Who Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner |
| Series Producer Gillane Seaborne |
| Produced & Directed by Adam Page | |
| General production staff | Camera and lighting department
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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
- 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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