Doctor Who Confidential
Series Overview
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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6 Seasons • 78 Episodes
30–45 min per episode
2005 – 2011
Premiered: Sat, Mar 26, 2005
Russell T DaviesLatest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 13: “When Time Froze”
Confidential takes a front pew at the wedding of the year. Alex Kingston gets back into character as River Song and takes us on a personal journey through her timeline with The Doctor. Featuring the premiere of Death is the Only Answer - a three-minute Doctor Who episode written by a group of schoolchildren. Plus exclusive backstage access to the final scenes provide a chance to take a look back at some of the highlights of the series. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Steven Moffat.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillane Seaborne, Russell T Davies
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is Doctor Who Confidential about?
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.
How many seasons does Doctor Who Confidential have?
Doctor Who Confidential comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Doctor Who Confidential?
Key cast members in Doctor Who Confidential include Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Russell Tovey, Arthur Darvill.
Who created or directed Doctor Who Confidential?
Doctor Who Confidential was developed and directed by Gillane Seaborne, Russell T Davies.