Each episode is broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third.[1] BBC Three also broadcasts a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays & Fridays.

Described as focusing on the human element of the series, Confidential features behind-the-scenes footage on the making of Doctor Who through clips and interviews with the cast, production crew and other people, including those who have participated in the television series over the years of its existence. Each episode deals with a different topic, and in most cases refers to the Doctor Who episode that preceded it.

• Doctor Who Confidential website
• Trailer for the first series
• Doctor Who Confidential theme music
• Music and Monsters production diary