After nine months of waiting, The Sarah Jane Adventures have finally arrived! The children's drama serial launched on BBC One (and half an hour later) and the CBBC Channel. What did you think of the first episode(s)? Let us know below, or in the "Revenge of the Slitheen" episode guide!
To promote the new series Elisabeth Sladen took part in a number of television interviews today. She began the day on BBC One's "Breakfast" magazine, where she talked about her time working with both Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker (with a dash of David Tennant added into the mix). The interview featured a clip from "Planet of the Spiders".
Later on, Lis was on the CBBC Channel - just ahead of the channel's "Revenge of the Slitheen Part Two" debut. This interview proved far more fan pleasing that the morning's breakfast one. Here Lis actually revealed that K9 does return for one brief guest appearence later on in the run of the SJA (helping Sarah Jane overcome some problem she has, apparently), and she almost - almost! - said out right that the Sontarans were returning to Doctor Who sometime in the future!!
More coverage of the series when we get it. Look out for my review of "Revenge of the Slitheen" Part One, which should be online sometime tonight or tomorrow. I'll be reviewing all 10 episodes following broadcast (well, that's the plan; lack of time could prevent me later on down the line!) but I'll say this for now; what a wonderful start!
Monday's should be a blast from here on in!
To promote the new series Elisabeth Sladen took part in a number of television interviews today. She began the day on BBC One's "Breakfast" magazine, where she talked about her time working with both Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker (with a dash of David Tennant added into the mix). The interview featured a clip from "Planet of the Spiders".
Later on, Lis was on the CBBC Channel - just ahead of the channel's "Revenge of the Slitheen Part Two" debut. This interview proved far more fan pleasing that the morning's breakfast one. Here Lis actually revealed that K9 does return for one brief guest appearence later on in the run of the SJA (helping Sarah Jane overcome some problem she has, apparently), and she almost - almost! - said out right that the Sontarans were returning to Doctor Who sometime in the future!!
More coverage of the series when we get it. Look out for my review of "Revenge of the Slitheen" Part One, which should be online sometime tonight or tomorrow. I'll be reviewing all 10 episodes following broadcast (well, that's the plan; lack of time could prevent me later on down the line!) but I'll say this for now; what a wonderful start!
Monday's should be a blast from here on in!
7 comments:
After watching Doctor Who and Torchwood, SJA feels too kidified (Is that a word?) Other than that it was good, even tho I only saw the first one.
revenge of the slitheen ws not as pleasing as i'd hoped.
I really really enjoyed it! I thought the OTT teachers were hilarious. Great performance from Lis as usual, and the kids. I think Clyde is great...i also really really like Maria's dad, Alan. Very nice to look at! :p
So for me, a great start to the series (i haven't seen the second half yet)and i can't wait for next week!
relly enjoyed it. not quite as brill as i hoped, but 4 me it still feels like a one off! after eye of the gorgon (which looks fantastic!!!) i'm sure i'll feel better with. definately one 4 dvd!!
It was better than I expected, can't top Doctor Who or Torchwood but definitely better than expected. I watched both episodes and they were both very good. Well done!
I really enjoyed it and it new who it's true audience was - kids - without dumbing down.
If I have any sort of negative comment it is just that it felt a little too similar to School Reunion - but at least they acknowledged that in the script.
Can't wait for next week! :)
Liz and the child actors were great. However, the script, complete with fruity headmaster and school meals jokes, were obviously the product of a middle-aged bloke who has no clue about how to write kids' dialogue. The show seemed stuck in the kids' TV of the 1970s. Oh, and the Slitheen were on-screen for far too long, reminding us of how clumsy the rubber suits look.
I'm sure it can only get better, but a C-minus for this two-parter.
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