Doctor Who Confidential – 14 Aug 2006

Just one recording today, and it’s another cut-down Doctor Who Confidential – Unsung Heroes and Violent Death covering the episode Boom Town.

Russell T Davies talks about returning villain Margaret Slitheen, and her history with the Doctor.

Clayton Hickman talks about the show’s long history of death.

Noel Clarke talks about how the Doctor changed his whole relationship with Rose. Mickey could never compete.

Script Editor Helen Raynor talks about the ending, and how to deal with a villain like Margaret who will just keep coming back to do awful things.

Here’s a fuller version of this episode.

Media Centre Description: Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at the new series of Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. With no end of spectacular and grisly deaths to enjoy, this edition is a tribute to a whole host of unsung heroes who have laid down their lives in aid of the Doctor.

BBC Genome: BBC THREE Monday 14 August 2006 19:45