A Doctor Who Podcast
Elisabeth Clara Heath-Sladen played Sarah Jane Smith. She appeared as a regular on Doctor Who with both Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker. She also appeared in the pilot for the spin-off series, K9 and Company. Most recently, she reprised her role as Sarah Jane on Doctor Who and in its spin-off series, The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Sometimes an actor fits the role so perfectly that the character becomes iconic. We’ve seen this happen in television, radio, movies, and on stage. One of the best examples from Doctor Who was the pairing of Elisabeth Sladen with Sarah Jane Smith. An iconic and timeless pairing.
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The Universe, Doctor. The Universe will sing you to your sleep. What began in The Parting of the Ways comes to an end as David Tennant bids farewell to Doctor Who. The Master has taken over the world just as the Time Lords return. But, in the end, which side will the Master take? Join us as we review Part II of The End of Time. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 173. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford.
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The Doctor left Sarah Jane Smith to return to Gallifrey at the end of The Hand of Fear. While she appeared in various specials after, Elisabeth Sladen introduced a new generation to the character who stole the hearts of Doctor Who fandom when she returned to the show in 2006’s School Reunion. Join us as we review the story and discuss the impact Liz Sladen had on the show. Episode 110 of Discussing Who is hosted by Clarence Brown, Lee Shackleford, and Kyle Jones. This episode presented in loving memory of Elisabeth Sladen.
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I wrote the following article on April 19, 2013 – four years ago today. And, even still, the fans of Doctor Who mourn the passing of the woman who, for many, will forever be THE ultimate companion. Today, I remember Elisabeth Sladen – our Sarah Jane Smith.
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