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

 * Billie Piper, Rose Tyler
 * Christopher Eccleston, The Ninth Doctor
 * Noel Clarke, Mickey
 * Russell T Davies, Head Writer
 * Katy Manning, Jo Grant
 * Colin Baker, The Sixth Doctor
 * Elisabeth Sladen, Sarah Jane Smith
 * Peter Davison, The Fifth Doctor
 * Tom Baker, The Fourth Doctor
 * Louise Jameson, Leela
 * Sarah Sutton, Nyssa
 * Nicola Bryant, Peri
 * Sophie Aldred, Ace
 * Lucinda Wright, Costume Designer
 * Sylvester McCoy, The Seventh Doctor

Music list

 * "Song 2" by Blur, Album: Blur
 * "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

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.