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Bringing Back the Doctor (CON episode)

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Bringing Back the Doctor was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Rose. The working title for this episode was "Back from the Future".[1]

Although the earlier special Doctor Who: A New Dimension is occasionally considered "Doctor Who Confidential episode 0" because of its similar focus and shared production personnel, this is the first official Doctor Who Confidential episode.

As of 1 November 2023, the full-length episode has been re-released in the UK to stream on BBC iPlayer after many years of being unavailable.

Aspects of production covered[[edit] | [edit source]]

 
2005 promo image.
  • Russell T Davies discussing his casting of Christopher Eccleston.
  • The new series branching out into much more on-location shooting as opposed to being filmed mostly on sets like in the classic era, giving it a more modern and expansive feel.
  • Lucinda Wright and Christopher Eccleston discussing choosing a leather jacket for the Ninth Doctor's outfit.

Additional topics covered[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Reactions of some of the previous Doctors to the return of the show and to Christopher Eccleston's casting as the Doctor.
  • Recap of the classic run of the show.
  • Russell T Davies justifying his decision to not feature the regeneration of the Eighth Doctor.
  • The dedication of Doctor Who fans during the "Wilderness Years".
  • The dynamic between Rose and the Ninth Doctor, and why they both like each other.

People interviewed[[edit] | [edit source]]

Music list[[edit] | [edit source]]

These songs were in the music list on the Doctor Who website, but do not feature in the episode:

  • "I'd Have You Anytime" by George Harrison, Album: All Things Must Pass[3]
  • "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies, Album: Now That's What I Call Music 1988[3]

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

General production staff Camera and lighting department


Special and visual effects

General post-production staff

Sound

Thanks to Clayton Hickman and Andrew Pixley.
BBC Wales
© BBC MMV
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]]

  • Russell T Davies discussing his casting of Christopher Eccleston.
  • The new series branching out into much more on-location shooting as opposed to being filmed mostly on sets.
  • The dynamic between Rose and the Ninth Doctor, and why they both like each other.
  • Lucinda Wright and Christopher Eccleston discussing choosing a leather jacket for the Ninth Doctor's outfit.

Home video releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

 
Doctor Who: The Complete First Series DVD cover.

The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete First Series DVD box set released on 21 November 2005.

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

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