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The Worst Episodes of Doctor Who Confidential

Every episode of Doctor Who Confidential ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Doctor Who Confidential!

Worst episode
S6E13 When Time Froze
5.136 votes
Best episode
S3E11 'Ello 'Ello 'Ello
8.663 votes
Top season
Season 5
7.5avg
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1d 5h
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Doctor Who Confidential Season 6 Episode 13 - When Time Froze
    5.1/10(36 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Doctor Who Confidential Season 5 Episode 10 - A Brush with Genius
    5.6/10(47 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Doctor Who Confidential Season 2 Episode 7 - The Writer's Tale
    6.5/10(37 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Doctor Who Confidential Season 6 Episode 10 - What Dreams May Come
    6.5/10(29 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Doctor Who Confidential Season 4 Episode 6 - Sins of the Fathers
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Doctor Who Confidential Season 3 Episode 13 - The Valiant Quest
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Doctor Who Confidential Season 6 Episode 4 - Bigger on the Inside
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Doctor Who Confidential Season 1 Episode 9 - Special Effects
    6.8/10(48 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Doctor Who Confidential Season 2 Episode 11 - The Fright Stuff
    6.8/10(38 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Doctor Who Confidential Season 3 Episode 7 - Space Craft
    6.8/10(34 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Doctor Who Confidential Season 4 Episode 5 - Sontar-Ha!
    6.8/10(34 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Doctor Who Confidential Season 4 Episode 8 - Shadow Play
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Doctor Who Confidential Season 6 Episode 6 - Take Two
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Doctor Who Confidential Season 1 Episode 3 - Tardis Tales
    6.9/10(52 votes)

    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.

    Director:Adam Page
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Doctor Who Confidential Season 1 Episode 5 - Why on Earth?
    6.9/10(47 votes)

    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.

    Director:Adam Page
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Doctor Who Confidential Season 4 Episode 7 - Nemesis
    6.9/10(36 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Doctor Who Confidential Season 3 Episode 9 - Bad Blood
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Doctor Who Confidential Season 1 Episode 13 - The Last Battle
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Doctor Who Confidential Season 1 Episode 2 - Aliens: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    7.0/10(56 votes)

    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.

    Director:Adam Page
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Doctor Who Confidential Season 1 Episode 7 - The Dark Side
    7.0/10(49 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Doctor Who Confidential Season 1 Episode 12 - The World of Who
    7.0/10(47 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Doctor Who Confidential Season 1 Episode 10 - Weird Science
    7.0/10(46 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Doctor Who Confidential Season 2 Episode 10 - The New World of Dr Who
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Doctor Who Confidential Season 2 Episode 12 - Welcome to Torchwood
    7.0/10(39 votes)

    S2:E12

    Going behind the scenes of Doctor Who, and featuring exciting back stage glimpses of screen tests and tone meetings. With the Doctor and Rose finally coming face to face with Torchwood HQ, there is no better time to look at how this forthcoming series is being created and conceived. Dark in tone and adult in nature, the return of Captain Jack and his Torchwood accomplices are sure to attract massive attention when it airs this autumn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Doctor Who Confidential Season 3 Episode 6 - Monsters Inc
    7.0/10(34 votes)

    S3:E6

    Behind-the-scenes look at the making of Doctor Who. An episode just wouldn't be the same without a monster, but the creation of such a beast is never easy, especially when it's purely computer- generated. There's a look at some of the prosthetic and CGI monsters created since the series returned in 2005 and an interview with guest star Mark Gatiss.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"When Time Froze" is the worst rated episode of Doctor Who Confidential. It scored 5.1/10 from 36 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 1, 2011. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Brush with Genius".

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