Doctor Who: Unleashed

Doctor Who: Unleashed
GenreDocumentary
Based on
Presented bySteffan Powell
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4 (+1 supplemental)
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
Network
Release17 November 2023 (2023-11-17) –
present
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Doctor Who: Unleashed is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to complement the 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who in November 2023 and its following series. It is hosted by former Newsbeat presenter Steffan Powell, and is seen as a spiritual successor to Doctor Who Confidential.

Production

In April 2023, it was reported that a series similar to Doctor Who Confidential would premiere alongside the 60th anniversary specials of the main show. Following this at a GalaxyCon event, David Tennant made references to a behind-the-scenes crew on the set of the specials, stating that "it was all filmed by all the various Doctor Who Confidential-style people, so you'll see all that. But it was very exciting for us, for them to visit us on set."[1]

On 27 September 2023, Unleashed was officially announced, and was set to air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in 30 minute episodes, presented on set by former Newsbeat presenter Steffan Powell in contrast to the fly on the wall style of Confidential.[2]

Episodes

Specials (2023)

No.Episode(s) discussedDirected byIntervieweesOriginal air date
"Destination: Skaro"[a]Jonathon AikenDavid Tennant, Russell T Davies, Mawaan Rizwan, Vicki Delow, Scott Handcock, Barnaby Edwards17 November 2023 (2023-11-17)
1"The Star Beast"Jonathon AikenDavid Tennant, Catherine Tate, Russell T Davies, Yasmin Finney, Dave Gibbons, Pat Mills, Cecily Fay, Paul Kasey, Loren Clark, Elaine Morris, Gerard Moore, Brian Herring, Miriam Margolyes, Angharad Evans25 November 2023 (2023-11-25)
2"Wild Blue Yonder"Jonathon AikenDavid Tennant, Catherine Tate, Russell T Davies2 December 2023 (2023-12-02)
3"The Giggle"Jonathon AikenDavid Tennant, Catherine Tate, Russell T Davies, Ruth Madeley, Neil Patrick Harris, Ncuti Gatwa9 December 2023 (2023-12-09)

Series 14

No.Episode(s) discussedDirected byIntervieweesOriginal air date
"The Church on Ruby Road"Jonathon AikenNcuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Russell T Davies25 December 2023 (2023-12-25)

Notes

  1. ^ Standard episodes of Unleashed are titled after the episode discussed; while this episode concerns "Destination: Skaro", it is titled as "Children in Need".

References

  1. ^ Craig, David (12 April 2023). "David Tennant confirms return of Doctor Who Confidential-style show". Radio Times. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  2. ^ Harp, Justin (27 September 2023). "Doctor Who confirms spin-off show return". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 September 2023.

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