About a Boy (CON episode)
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About a Boy was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Night Terrors.
The title is a reference to the 2002 film of the same name.
Aspects of production covered[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The challenges of changing one location to fit more for the part of a toybox house.
- Ailsa Berk talks about the physicality of the Dolls.
- Stunt work for the scene of Ms Rossiter being sucked into the bins.
- The greenscreen work for residents being sucked into the floor.
- Jamie Oram's thoughts and excitement on being in Doctor Who.
Additional topics covered[[edit] | [edit source]]
- For the most part, the episode looked over Mark Gatiss's career on Doctor Who, examining each of his episodes in turn.
- A Day in the Life: 3rd Assistant Director.
- Script to Screen competition production meeting.
- Filming for the Script to Screen winner: Death is the Only Answer.
People interviewed[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Arthur Darvill, Rory Williams
- Karen Gillan, Amy Pond
- Matt Smith, The Doctor
- Nicky James, Location Manager
- Karl Probert, Art Director
- Richard Clark, Director
- Mark Gatiss, Writer
- Ailsa Berk, Choreographer
- Steven Moffat, Head Writer
- Crispin Layfield, Stunt Co-ordinator
- Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch, 3rd Assistant Director
- James DeHaviland, 2nd Assistant Director
- Marcus Wilson, Producer
- Jeremy Webb, Director, Death is the Only Answer
- Jason Gill, Costume Designer
- Nickolas Grace, Einstein
- Barbara Southcott, Make-up Designer
- Danny Hargreaves, Special Effects Supervisor
- Jamie Oram, George
Music list[[edit] | [edit source]]
- "Lucid Dreams" by Franz Ferdinand
- "Summertime (Extended Club Mix)" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
- "Haunted House" by Paul Mottram, Album: Magic, Ghosts, Mystery ANW 1071
- "From The Grave" by Paul Lawler, Album: Scores: Orchestra & Choir Vol 1 DWCD 0493
- "Doll Parts" by Hole
- "Baby Doll" by N.E.R.D.
- "The Writer" by Ellie Goulding
- "40 Days and 40 Nights" by The Enemy
- "Upside Down" by Paloma Faith
- "Mouthwash" by Kate Nash
- "We'll Live and Die in These Towns" by The Enemy
- "Dancing on My Own" by Robyn
- "Things Got To Get Better (Get Together)" by Marva Whitney
- "What You Know" by Two Door Cinema Club
- "Aggro" by The Enemy
- "How It Ends" by DeVotchKa
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
| Executive Producer Mark Cossey |
| Executive Producers for Dr Who Steven Moffat, Piers Wenger and Beth Willis |
| Series Producer Gillane Seaborne |
| Senior Producer Zoë Rushton |
| Title Music - Slam & Saw Productions | |
| General production staff | Camera and lighting department
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| BBC Cymru Wales |
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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]]
to be added
Home video releases[[edit] | [edit source]]
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series DVD & Blu-ray box set released on 21 November 2011.
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