

Doctor Who: Unleashed
2023–2025 · BBC iPlayer · 29 min · 2 seasons
S02E08 · The Reality War
Sat, 31 May, 3:00 pm
Go behind the scenes of the Time Lord's adventures.
About
Just as you come out from behind the sofa, it is time to step behind the scenes as Doctor Who: Unleashed lands on BBC Three and iPlayer this November. A brand new access all areas show, Doctor Who: Unleashed will give viewers an unmissable insight into the world of Doctor Who.
Host Steffan Powell has been given the keys to the TARDIS and, after every episode of Doctor Who, viewers can switch over to BBC Three or iPlayer as Steffan takes viewers on a journey showing them just how this out of this world drama is made. With exclusive interviews with the stars in front of the camera, as well as those behind it, Unleashed is the ultimate companion to Doctor Who.
Episodes
- E01
The Robot Revolution
Sat, 12 Apr· 29 minUnleashed is back with a brand new series. We get to know the new companion, Varada Sethu, and we're at home with Russell T Davies. Steffan starts some explosions and meets some cool giant robots! There's a lot to see and even more to find out!
- E02
Lux
Sat, 19 Apr· 28 minRing-a-ding! Steffan Powell travels back in time with the cast and crew to the 1950s. We see a Welsh seaside town turn into sunny Miami amid Storm Jocelyn's gales, and Steffan tries his hand at making the sound effects for this gripping cinematic episode.
- E03
The Well
Sat, 26 Apr· 28 minWe go behind the scenes of this spine-tingling episode and hear why Rose Ayling-Ellis is having 'the best time ever!' Steffan lays camera tracks in a quarry, and we catch up with Ncuti on the beauty of acting using British Sign Language.
- E04
Lucky Day
Sat, 3 May· 28 minIt's our Lucky Day! Steffan is reunited with companion Ruby Sunday. We meet Jonah Hauer-King and visit an iconic Doctor Who location. But hold tight; there's not only a helicopter landing - Steffan also takes control of the clapperboard!
- E05
The Story and the Engine
Sat, 10 May· 28 minWe uncover how Doctor Who brought Lagos to south Wales to film Inua Ellams's The Story and the Engine, and Steffan has to cater for 250 hungry people on set! Hold tight, there's a lot to discover.
- E06
The Interstellar Song Contest
Sat, 17 May· 28 minGet ready! It's the making of The Interstellar Song Contest! Steffan interviews special guest and fanboy Rylan Clark. He's on work experience as a third assistant director, and stay tuned as the floodgates open on Anita Dobson's character.
- E07
Wish World
Sat, 24 May· 28 minIn this penultimate episode, we're having a right hoot on set with owls, ducks and horses. We experience unexpected biting creatures in the forest. Steff's on work experience in the script department and meets production designer Phil Sims.
- E08
The Reality War
Sat, 31 May· 29 minGo behind the scenes of the Time Lord's adventures.
- Special
20 Years of new Who in Wales
Sat, 7 June· 59 minTwenty years ago, Doctor Who began filming in Wales. This fun and insightful documentary gives inside secrets from the cast, crew and writers, past and present, including Ncuti Gatwa, David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, Billie Piper, Karen Gillan and more.
Cast

Steffan Powell
Host