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The Worst Episodes of Doctor Who Confidential

Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series...

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    #1 - The Last Battle

    S1:E13

    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. As the series reaches its dramatic conclusion, will the doctor survive the final battle of the great time war? As a fitting tribute, the programme relives the highs and lows of his time with Rose, and sees Christopher Eccleston take his final bow.

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  2. 5.0/10(41 votes)

    #2 - When Time Froze

    S6:E13

    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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  3. 5.5/10(53 votes)

    #3 - A Brush with Genius

    S5:E10

    The Doctor and Amy team up with artist Vincent van Gogh, the cast and crew travel to Croatia to see if they can recreate 19th century France in 21st century Trojir, and actor Tony Curran takes a tour of the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles to look at one of Van Gogh's most valuable paintings.

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  4. 6.4/10(35 votes)

    #4 - The Writer's Tale

    S2:E7

    Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. Writer Russell T Davies unveils the secrets behind creating a 21st century Doctor Who, and Mark Gatiss explains his personal journey from the dawning to the delivery of The Idiot's Lantern.

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  5. 6.4/10(27 votes)

    #5 - What Dreams May Come

    S6:E10

    Confidential is out and about with Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams). Can Karen get up to 100mph around one of the UK's fastest racetracks and can Arthur rise to the challenge of swimming in a tank of sharks? The team are also on set at Wales Millennium Centre to fend off some brutal new enemies and viewers get to experience a 'Day in the Life' of the camera department. Also featured is another Script to Screen, as our storyboard artist brings the story to life. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Steven Moffat.

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  6. 6.5/10(29 votes)

    #6 - The Valiant Quest

    S3:E13

    Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. Two enemies square up for a battle of valiant proportions in the series finale, and there are interviews with David Tennant, John Simm, Freema Agyeman, Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner and Phil Collinson.

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  8. 6.6/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Space Craft

    S3:E7

    Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. There's access to the programme's art department and a tour of the mind-blowing spaceship sets and locations. Plus, a journey back in time to look at some of the best spaceship designs of the past five decades. Guest star Michelle Collins discusses her role as the ship's captain, and how she felt performing stunts on her very first day on set.

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  9. 6.6/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Sontar-Ha!

    S4:E5

    For the first time in over 20 years, the Sontarans are back as Confidential explores the return of the ultimate warrior race. We speak to David Tennant and Colin Baker and go behind the scenes to look at the explosive Sontaran Invasion against U.N.I.T. forces.

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  10. 6.6/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Sins of the Fathers

    S4:E6

    Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. There's a new kid on the block and the Doctor isn't impressed, as his daughter Jenny bounds into view, and a look back through the Doctor's generation time line to find out why two Doctors can sometimes be better than one. Featuring interviews with David Tennant, Peter Davison, Georgia Moffett and Russell T Davies.

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  11. 6.6/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Bigger on the Inside

    S6:E4

    Acclaimed fantasy author Neil Gaiman takes us on a personal tour of the Doctor's magical machine, and Confidential goes behind the scenes to find out what life is like on a junkyard planet. Features interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Suranne Jones and Neil Gaiman.

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  12. 6.6/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Take Two

    S6:E6

    Confidential hangs out with the stars in the 'Tent of Fun' and takes a look at how filming with doppelgangers can mean double the trouble. We discover whether playing The Doctor has given Matt Smith an insight into another world, while writer Matthew Graham takes a journey of discovery and sees one of his most powerful new characters coming to life. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and Sarah Smart.

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  13. 6.7/10(44 votes)

    #12 - Special Effects

    S1:E9

    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. A look at the special effects, including Rose's suspension from a barrage balloon, a state of the art spaceship and CGI effects that put gas masks in a terrifying new light.

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  14. 6.7/10(36 votes)

    #13 - The Fright Stuff

    S2:E11

    Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. A look back at how Doctor Who has frightened households across the land for the past 40 years. The Doctors may have changed, but whether his adventures have been set in the creepy black and white of the 1960s or the glorious colour of 21st century, the mechanics of fear have always been the same.

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  15. 6.7/10(30 votes)

    #14 - Bad Blood

    S3:E9

    With the Family of Blood breathing down the neck of the Doctor's alter ego, time is running out for John Smith. There's a glimpse of a life more ordinary (for the Doctor) as well as a vision of the dark future ahead. The complexities of filming the episode are revealed, as well as the logistics behind the explosive ending. Features interviews with head writer Russell T Davies and Freema Aygeman on one of her toughest assignments yet.

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  16. 6.7/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Shadow Play

    S4:E8

    Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. The Doctor and Donna are on the set of the eerie Library Planet to confront the monsters of the dark, the vicious Vashta Nerada. There's a look at how these shadowy creatures are created, how a disused library in Swansea became the setting for all the universe's books, how the effects boys and crew take it in turns to fire books in the general direction of David Tennant and how writer Steven Moffat has contributed to the series.

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  17. 6.8/10(48 votes)

    #16 - Tardis Tales

    S1:E3

    A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. This episode celebrates the Doctor's ultimate mobile home - the blue police box known as the Tardis.

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  18. 6.8/10(43 votes)

    #17 - Why on Earth?

    S1:E5

    Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. A look at the Doctor's affinity with the human race and his ongoing battle to save the earth.

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  19. 6.8/10(45 votes)

    #18 - The Dark Side

    S1:E7

    Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. Pegg himself plays the latest incarnation of evil to face the Doctor.

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  20. 6.8/10(42 votes)

    #19 - Weird Science

    S1:E10

    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. A look at the strange science of Doctor Who, from the fantastical nanogenes to the technical gizmos and gadgets. Not forgetting, of course, the sonic screwdriver.

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  21. 6.8/10(43 votes)

    #20 - The World of Who

    S1:E12

    Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look of Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. A journey from his ultimate fans to his ultimate foe.

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  22. 6.8/10(34 votes)

    #21 - Nemesis

    S4:E7

    Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. The Doctor and Donna travel back to the 1920s and enjoy an unexpected encounter with Agatha Christie. All is well until the party reveals an unwanted guest with a sting in its tail. We find out exactly what goes into creating a classic murder mystery, what it's like behind the scenes with such a big ensemble cast and discover the mysterious events surrounding the real Agatha Christie. Features interviews with David Tennant and Fenella Woolgar.

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  23. 6.8/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Open All Hours

    S6:E12

    Confidential is on set with Matt Smith and his returning co-star James Corden. The two make their very own Doctor Who episode with a difference and talk about the highs and lows of shooting at night - in a department store, with babies! Spend the night with Greg James and listen to his insightful, in-depth character profile of his new role. This week, experience 'A Day in the Life' of a Doctor Who location manager, and in Script to Screen, the competition winners get to hang out with Matt Smith on set for the filming of Death is the Only Answer. Featuring interviews with Matt Smith, James Corden, Greg James, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill.

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  24. 6.9/10(52 votes)

    #23 - Aliens: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    S1:E2

    Simon Pegg narrates a behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who, following the production team, writers and cast as they bring the Time Lord back to the screen. This episode celebrates the men who have made the monsters, the actors who have been inside the monsters and the doctors who have acted opposite monsters in over 40 years of rubber and robots.

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  25. 6.9/10(41 votes)

    #24 - Time Trouble

    S1:E8

    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. This edition looks at the trouble that time travel and messing with the past can cause, as Rose finds out to her cost.

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  26. 6.9/10(38 votes)

    #25 - The New World of Dr Who

    S2:E10

    Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who. This edition looks at the new range of technology associated with the series, from downloadable TARDISodes on mobile phones to interactive TV games. Featuring exclusive interviews with Peter Kay and Billie Piper, it shows the lighter side of time travel, while the global and technical growth of the Doctor Who phenomena is simply out of this world.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Last Battle" is the worst rated episode of "Doctor Who Confidential". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/18/2005. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "When Time Froze".