I Get a Side-Kick Out of You (CON episode)

was the episode of Doctor Who Confidential broadcast in conjunction with Aliens of London.
The title is a reference to the 1934 Cole Porter song "".
== Aspects of production covered ==
* Rose Tyler's personality, and how her practicality compliments the Ninth Doctor.
* The reasoning for involving Rose's personal life in the madness of alien life, and how she is invested in her own life as well as the adventures.
* Lucinda Wright discusses his costume choices for Rose, as a modern teenager, and how that would develop over the choice of the show.
== Additional topics covered ==
* Russell T Davies discussing the importance of the companion in Doctor Who.
* The history of Doctor Who companions through the Classic series.
* Discussion of Leela, and how she was notable in being much more forthright and self-defensive in situations than prior companions.
* The departure of Matthew Waterhouse, due to the pressures of having to write for three companions, and the shocking nature of having a companion killed off.
== People interviewed ==
== Music list ==
* "Song 2" by Blur, Album: Blurhttps://web.archive.org/web/20100705021854/http://www.bbc.co.uk:80/doctorwho/confidential/dwcmusic.pdf
* "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz, Album: Greatest Hits
* "Shout" by Tears for Fears, Album: Drive Time 4
* "Rocks" by Primal Scream, Album: Crash Indie Anthems
* "Real Wild Child (Wild One)" by Christopher Otcasek, Album: Pretty Woman Soundtrack
* "Foxy Lady" by Jimi Hendrix, Album: Are You Experienced
* "She" by Elvis Costello, Album: Notting Hill Soundtrack
== Crew ==
== Elements retained in Cut Down ==
to be added
== Home video releases ==
The "Cut Down" version of this episode was included on the Doctor Who: The Complete First Series DVD box set released on 21 November 2005.
== Footnotes ==
Category:CON episodes
Category:2005 documentaries