Doctor Who Confidential 2005
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 26, 2005
- Last Aired
- October 1, 2011
- Format
- 6 seasons · 78 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~39 hours (30 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~33.5 hours (skips filler)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S4E13 "The End of an Era" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Gillane Seaborne, Russell T Davies
- Network
- BBC Three
- Where to Stream
- BBC iPlayer
What is Doctor Who Confidential?
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary series that serves as a companion program to the revived British science fiction television series Doctor Who. The show was broadcast on BBC Three, airing on Saturday evenings immediately following the main Doctor Who episode on BBC One.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 26, 2005
- Last aired
- Oct 1, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Three
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 36 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 78 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Three
Where to watch in United Kingdom
Free
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Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary series that serves as a companion program to the revived British science fiction television series Doctor Who. The show was broadcast on BBC Three, airing on Saturday evenings immediately following the main Doctor Who episode on BBC One. During its initial run, the program maintained a thirty-minute format for its first two series before extending to forty-five minutes for the third series. BBC Three also aired abbreviated fifteen-minute versions of the documentary, which were scheduled after repeat broadcasts on Sundays and Fridays, as well as during weekday evening replays of previous Doctor Who seasons. The documentary series was specifically designed to complement the main show by providing behind-the-scenes content and additional context for viewers of the revived science fiction program.
Should you watch it?
“Go behind the scenes of the Doctor Who revival with cast and crew insights.”
- Exclusive interviews with cast and crew
- Insight into the making of Doctor Who
- Focus on the human stories behind the show
- May spoil plot points of main episodes
- Limited to fans of Doctor Who
You're curious about how Doctor Who was made and want to hear from those involved.
Suitable for general audiences, though some segments may reference mature themes from Doctor Who episodes.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Bringing Back the Doctor Mytharc Mar 26, 2005
- E2 Aliens: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Core Apr 2, 2005
- E3 Tardis Tales Core Apr 9, 2005
- E4 I Get a Sidekick Out of You Core Apr 16, 2005
- E5 Why on Earth? Core Apr 23, 2005
- E6 The Daleks Core Apr 30, 2005
- E7 The Dark Side Core May 7, 2005
- E8 Time Trouble Core May 14, 2005
- E9 Special Effects Core May 21, 2005
- E10 Weird Science Core May 28, 2005
- E11 Unsung Heroes and Violent Death Core Jun 4, 2005
- E12 The World of Who Mytharc Jun 11, 2005
- E13 The Last Battle Mytharc Jun 18, 2005
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 New New Doctor Mytharc Apr 15, 2006
- E2 Fear Factor Core Apr 22, 2006
- E3 Friends Reunited Core Apr 29, 2006
- E4 Script to Screen Filler May 6, 2006
- E5 Cybermen Filler May 13, 2006
- E6 From Zero to Hero Filler May 20, 2006
- E7 The Writer's Tale Filler May 27, 2006
- E8 You've Got the Look Filler Jun 3, 2006
- E9 Religion, Myths and Legends Filler Jun 10, 2006
- E10 The New World of Dr Who Filler Jun 17, 2006
- E11 The Fright Stuff Filler Jun 24, 2006
- E12 Welcome to Torchwood Mytharc Jul 1, 2006
- E13 Finale Mytharc Jul 8, 2006
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Meet Martha Jones Mytharc Mar 31, 2007
- E2 Stage Fright Core Apr 7, 2007
- E3 Are We There Yet? Core Apr 14, 2007
- E4 A New York Story Core Apr 21, 2007
- E5 Making Manhattan Core Apr 28, 2007
- E6 Monsters Inc Core May 5, 2007
- E7 Space Craft Core May 19, 2007
- E8 Alter Ego Core May 26, 2007
- E9 Bad Blood Core Jun 2, 2007
- E10 Do You Remember The First Time? Core Jun 9, 2007
- E11 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello Core Jun 16, 2007
- E12 The Saxon Mystery Mytharc Jun 23, 2007
- E13 The Valiant Quest Mytharc Jun 30, 2007
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Noble Return Mytharc Apr 5, 2008
- E2 The Italian Job Core Apr 12, 2008
- E3 Oods and Ends Core Apr 19, 2008
- E4 Send in the Clones Core Apr 26, 2008
- E5 Sontar-Ha! Filler May 3, 2008
- E6 Sins of the Fathers Core May 10, 2008
- E7 Nemesis Filler May 17, 2008
- E8 Shadow Play Core May 31, 2008
- E9 River Runs Deep Mytharc Jun 7, 2008
- E10 Look Who's Talking Core Jun 14, 2008
- E11 Here Come the Girls Core Jun 21, 2008
- E12 Friends and Foe Mytharc Jun 28, 2008
- E13 The End of an Era Mytharc Jul 5, 2008
Season 5 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Call Me the Doctor Mytharc Apr 3, 2010
- E2 All about the Girl Core Apr 10, 2010
- E3 War Games Core Apr 17, 2010
- E4 Eyes Wide Open Core Apr 24, 2010
- E5 Blinded by the Light Core May 1, 2010
- E6 Death in Venice Core May 8, 2010
- E7 Arthurian Legend Core May 15, 2010
- E8 After Effects Core May 22, 2010
- E9 What Goes on Tour ... Core May 29, 2010
- E10 A Brush with Genius Core Jun 5, 2010
- E11 Extra Time Core Jun 12, 2010
- E12 Alien Abduction Mytharc Jun 19, 2010
- E13 Out of Time Mytharc Jun 26, 2010
Season 6 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Coming to America Mytharc Apr 23, 2011
- E2 Breaking the Silence Core Apr 30, 2011
- E3 Ship Ahoy! Core May 7, 2011
- E4 Bigger on the Inside Filler May 14, 2011
- E5 Double Trouble Core May 21, 2011
- E6 Take Two Core May 28, 2011
- E7 The Born Identity Filler Jun 4, 2011
- E8 River Runs Wild Core Aug 27, 2011
- E9 About a Boy Core Sep 3, 2011
- E10 What Dreams May Come Core Sep 10, 2011
- E11 Heartbreak Hotel Core Sep 17, 2011
- E12 Open All Hours Mytharc Sep 24, 2011
- E13 When Time Froze Mytharc Oct 1, 2011
Frequently asked questions
What is Doctor Who Confidential about?
It's a behind-the-scenes documentary series that explores the making of the revived Doctor Who series through interviews and footage.
When was it aired?
It aired on BBC Three, typically following the main Doctor Who episode on Saturday evenings.
How long are the episodes?
Originally 30 minutes, later extended to 45 minutes, with shorter versions also available.
Who appears in the show?
Cast members, production crew, directors, and other contributors from Doctor Who have appeared.
Is it related to the main Doctor Who show?
Yes, it serves as a companion piece, offering additional content related to each week's episode.
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