About The Sarah Jane Adventures

The Sarah Jane Adventures is a British science fiction television series, which aired on CBBC from 2007 to 2011. The series is a spin-off from the long-running BBC show Doctor Who and focuses on the character Sarah Jane Smith, an investigative journalist who, aided by her adopted son, her neighbours, and her intelligent supercomputer, involves herself in various alien goings-on.

Making / Production

The series was developed by Russell T Davies, a prolific writer who has worked extensively on Doctor Who. Production of the series was complicated by the untimely death of lead actress Elisabeth Sladen in 2011, which ultimately led to the series' cancellation.

Actors

• Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith - A brave, compassionate and quick-witted journalist who never backs down from a story.
• Tommy Knight as Luke Smith - Sarah Jane's genius adopted son.
• Daniel Anthony as Clyde Langer - The local boy with a talent for trouble, who becomes one of Sarah Jane's allies.
• Anjli Mohindra as Rani Chandra - A clever and ambitious young girl who moves into Bannerman Road and becomes another of Sarah Jane's associates.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was a spin-off from Doctor Who, and often featured guest appearances from actors from that series.
• The series is notable for addressing darker, more complex themes not commonly explored in children's television.
• Elisabeth Sladen reprised her character from Doctor Who, making her one of the longest-serving actors in the history of the franchise.

Awards

In 2008, The Sarah Jane Adventures was nominated for a BAFTA in the "Children's Drama" category.

Quotes

• "There's nothing "only" about being a girl." - Sarah Jane Smith
• "There's no such thing as ordinary, just what you know and what you don't." - Sarah Jane Smith

• The series features a distinctive, uplifting score composed by Murray Gold, also known for his work on Doctor Who.
• The theme song, "Sarah Jane's Theme", captures the spirit of adventure and mystery prevalent throughout the series.