Sarah Jane Adventures: Season 1

Former companion to the third and fourth Doctors, Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) jumps back into action, with the help from her 14-year-old neighbor, Maria, and her adopted, genetically engineered son, Luke. Young Doctor Who fans will cheer as the trio foils alien plots to take over the world, battles the evil Slitheen, and rescues children who mysteriously disappear after they play a popular laser tag game. Includes all ten episodes in the exciting first season, from Russell T. Davies, creator of the new Doctor Who and Torchwood series. Lots of extras include cast and crew interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and more.

Invasion of the Bane - Bubble Shock! is a new drink that is taking the world by storm. It's strangely addictive and everyone's drinking it. Sarah Jane is so fascinated by the phenomenon that she is almost oblivious to the arrival of her new neighbour, 13-year-old Maria Jackson, a young girl starting a new life with her father.
On her first night in her new house, Maria is woken by a bright light. Sneaking outside, she cannot believe her eyes - her eccentric neighbour Sarah Jane is face to face with what can only be an alien! But before she can investigate the strange goings-on at Sarah Jane's house, she is whisked off by her new friend, Kelsey, on a tour of the brightly coloured Bubble Shock! factory.
Meanwhile, Sarah Jane has decided there is something sinister about the factory and is trying to find out what the mysterious Mrs Wormwood is doing there. When an accident causes chaos at the factory, Maria discovers a boy with no name and finds her mysterious new neighbour in the midst of the mayhem. Sarah Jane is determined to deal with the threat from the Bane; Maria is desperate for answers, but Sarah Jane won't let her get involved. She works alone and won't put anyone else in danger.
However, some threats cannot be dealt with alone. As Maria sees more of this world of alien wonder, supercomputers and monsters, she and the nameless boy prove themselves to Sarah Jane - while Sarah Jane discovers that perhaps she's been on her own for too long. Sometimes a helping hand is needed, especially if they are to stop Mrs Wormwood and her evil plans for the human race.

Revenge of the Slitheen (Part 1) - It's Maria, Luke and Clyde's first day at their new school - and something is not quite right. There is a funny smell in the air and the new technology block is hiding some dark secrets. The friends soon make a shocking discovery: the Slitheen (an evil alien race) have disguised themselves as teachers as part of a deadly plan that threatens the future of the entire Earth.

Revenge of the Slitheen (Part 2) - Under attack from the monstrous Slitheen child, Maria, Luke and Clyde escape, thanks to some deodorant and Sarah Jane's sonic lipstick. Back in her attic, Sarah Jane's super-computer Mr. Smith reveals the aliens' evil plan to drain Earth of its energy. But as a power blackout spreads across the globe, Mr. Smith goes out of action. The gang must rely on their wits alone to stop the Slitheen from extinguishing the sun for ever.

Eye of the Gorgon (Part 1) - Sarah Jane and her young friends investigate reports of a ghostly nun which is haunting the local old folks' residential home. And when one of the elderly residents entrusts Luke with a mysterious alien talisman, it becomes clear there is even more to the story than meets the eye. The gang delves deeper, and discover that the nun is part of a secret order sworn to protect a terrifying alien creature who can turn her victims to stone with a single look.

Eye of the Gorgon (Part 2) - Maria's dad Alan has been turned to stone. The alien talisman is now in the possession of the Gorgon and her evil nuns, and they are preparing to open the portal to their world. Can Sarah Jane and her young friends free Alan from his stony state, prevent the nuns from unleashing more deadly aliens on the Earth, and avoid the Gorgon's petrifying gaze?

Warriors of Kudlak (Part 1) - Sarah Jane and Maria investigate the mysterious disappearance of local boy Lance Metcalf, and soon discover that a number of children have gone missing across the country. Remarkably, the disappearances all occurred during freak storms and in cities that are home to a laser tag game called Combat 3000. As Sarah Jane and Maria delve deeper into the mystery, Luke and Clyde are off enjoying a game of Combat 3000...

Warriors of Kudlak (Part 2) - A Carcaroth has arrived on Earth, seeking soldiers to help fight his endless intergalactic war back home. Using Combat 3000 to sift out the best, most aggressive and instinctive fighters, he then transports them to his spaceship - awaiting transfer to the war. Clyde and Luke find themselves amongst the ‘warriors', while Sarah Jane and Maria must infiltrate the alien's headquarters to bring down the Carcaroth from the inside.

Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? (Part 1) - Sarah Jane mysteriously disappears - just as a huge meteor threatens to crash straight into Earth. When Maria wakes up one morning, it's as though Sarah Jane - and Luke - never existed. Living across the road in Sarah Jane's house is a woman called Andrea (Jane Asher). And with the attic empty and Mr. Smith nowhere to be seen, every other trace of Sarah Jane has vanished - and Maria is the only one able to remember her. With the mysterious, hooded figure of the Trickster haunting Bannerman Road and the alien Graske meddling in time, Maria sets out to discover whatever happened to Sarah Jane. But as her journey takes her back to 1964, will she be able to find Sarah Jane in time to stop the meteor from destroying the world?

Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? (Part 2) - Maria finds herself taken back in time by the alien Graske to a pier in 1964. There, she meets a young girl her own age called Sarah Jane Smith who, with her friend Andrea (Jane Asher), is about to embark on a fateful adventure. Taken by the Graske again, Maria is then reunited with the present-day Sarah Jane. But with them both trapped in limbo as part of the meddlesome Trickster's plan to wreak chaos, they are helpless to stop the huge meteor which is about to crash into the Earth. Maria's dad Alan is the only one able to remember Sarah Jane and Maria and faces a struggle to bring them back in time to save the world.

The Lost Boy (Part 1) - A news report on a couple looking for their missing son, Ashley, brings a surprise for Sarah Jane when she discovers that the missing boy looks exactly like Luke. And when Mr. Smith confirms that Luke is a genetic match with Ashley, Sarah Jane sends him back to live with his "parents". With no knowledge of his former life, Luke finds it hard to fit in and, when he tries to escape, he makes a startling discovery about who his parents really are. Sarah Jane, meanwhile, makes some investigations into the Pharos Para-Science Institute - a research unit that has been conducting experiments using alien technology. (Floella Benjamin guest stars as Professor Rivers.)

The Lost Boy (Part 2) - Maria and her dad, Alan, dig deeper into the mystery of Luke's new parents and discover that Luke has actually been kidnapped by the Slitheen. There are more shocks when Sarah Jane and Maria find out that Mr. Smith, Sarah Jane's super computer, is one of the bad guys. With Clyde nowhere to be seen, Luke in the clutches of aliens and no Mr. Smith to help, things are not looking good for Sarah Jane and Maria. But just what do the Slitheen want with Luke? And who, or what, exactly, is the Xylok?

Written by Gareth Roberts, Phil Ford, Philip Gladwin
Directed by Charles Martin, Alice Troughton, Graeme Harper
Produced by Matthew Bouch
Executive Produced by Phil Collinson, Russell T. Davies, Julie Gardner
Original Music by Sam Watts
Cinematography by John Sorapure
Film Editing by Matthew Tabern
Costume Design by Pam Tait

"Good storylines, strong script, marvellous acting and great guest stars."  - Veronica Lee, Observer

"This energetic children's series is funny, flatulent (with the return of the evil Slitheen) and filled with a cast of appealing young actors who clearly enjoy saving the world before dinner time."  - Critics' Choice, Sunday Times

"The new series includes plenty of sparky dialogue, complete with gags about Jamie Oliver's school dinners, and the headmaster's advice at assembly to ‘Study hard, because I guarantee none of you are going to be pop stars.'"  - Daily Telegraph

"...extremely enjoyable ... Pacey, efficient and concise, it packs masses of story and fun into half an hour."  - Murray Ferguson, Managing director of Clerkenwell Films, writing in Broadcast

"The Sarah Jane Adventures is an extremely likeable show. The young cast is winning, particularly Daniel Anthony as Clyde, and Elizabeth Sladen looks great as the eponymous hero."  - Sally Woodward Gentle, Creative Director of Carnival Films, writing in Broadcast

"Hot on TV ... it may be for kids but who cares."  - Jon Wise, People

"...must see show..."  - Daily Star

"The Sarah Jane Adventures should be enough to make Mondays bearable for most 10-year-olds ... The three look a winning team."  - Andrew Billen, The Times

"The Sarah Jane Adventures is as classic a BBC children's show as any they've ever done, with everyone involved giving their best and not talking down to the audience. The stories always have a gentle theme ... The young actors are charming and the show so far has resisted any inappropriate boyfriend/girlfriend stuff ... Mind you, if Russell T Davies and company did want to go there, perhaps they could reward Sarah Jane for all her years helping to save the universe by hooking her up with a toyboy in the form of Maria's adorably uncool, yet endearingly protective, skateboarding dad."  - Andrea Mullaney, Scotsman

"It had thrills and spills for the kids - which my son Izaak loved - and nice touches for the, ahem, older viewers ... teatime telly hasn't been this good since Magpie."  - Liverpool Echo

"The Sarah Jane Adventures is fast becoming a must-see for fans of all ages."  - Express and Echo

"Elizabeth Sladen, who appears not to have aged a year since her stint as companion to Tom Baker's Doctor, teams up with a bunch of curious children to prevent alien invasion and court jolly jeopardy."  - Gareth McLean, Guardian