The Giggle (Unleashed episode)

was a documentary that covered the production of 2023's third 60th Anniversary special, .
It was the third full-length episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed to be broadcast on BBC Three.
== Main subject ==
The production of The Giggle.
== Topics covered ==
* The filming of the bi-generation scene in a closed-off set outside Wolf Studios.
** The introduction of Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor.
** The history of the concept of regeneration and Russell T Davies's conception of the bi-generation.
* The return of the Toymaker after his first appearance in classic serial The Celestial Toymaker in 1966.
** Davies's usage of Stooky Bill and John Logie Baird's invention of television in the storyline after finding about Stooky Bill through research for his previous drama Nolly, which the actor of Baird has previously appeared in as the same role.
** The Toymaker's racist characterisations (continually changing his accents and his early scene of casual racism towards Charles Banerjee) in his 2023 incarnation, reflecting the character's history as an racist stereotype in 1966.
** Neil Patrick Harris's performance as the Toymaker.
* The usage of puppetry for the performances of Stooky Sue and her Stooky Babbies.
** The filming of Donna Noble's battle with the Stooky Babbies.
* The role of Brian Fisher as a puppeteer with one of the puppet babies and the marionette puppet of Amy Pond used in the Toymaker's puppet show.
* The filming of The Toymaker's dance sequence to Spice Up Your Life in the UNIT set, and Bonnie Langford and Jemma Redgrave's experiences dancing with Neil Patrick Harris.
* Davies's summarisation of the Fourteenth Doctor's happy ending with the Noble family.
* A preview of the Christmas special: The Church on Ruby Road
== People interviewed ==
* Angharad Evans - 2nd Assistant Sound
* Kudzai Dzokamushure - Camera Trainee
* Saad Mohamed - Runner
* David Tennant - The Fourteenth Doctor
* Ncuti Gatwa - The Fifteenth Doctor
* Russell T. Davies - Writer & Executive Producer
* Phil Collinson - Executive Producer
* Neil Patrick Harris - The Toymaker
* Brian Fisher - Puppeteer
* Catherine Tate - Donna Noble
* Bonnie Langford - Mel Bush
* Jemma Redgrave - Kate Lethbridge-Stewart
* Ruth Madeley - Shirley Bingham
== Crew ==
== Releases ==
to be added
== Notes ==
to be added
== External links ==
== References ==
Category:2023 documentaries
Category:Doctor Who: Unleashed
Category:Production spotlight documentaries
Category:Documentaries about the making of Doctor Who televised stories