The Sarah Jane Adventures is what the Chibnall era of Doctor Who wishes it was:
Diverse ensemble cast led by strong female lead with plenty of presence, that tackles some bold new aliens while revisiting familiar favourites, firmly grounded in Doctor who’s classic history. Kid friendly, yet enjoyable for adults. Strong pacifist, anti-gun morals, cleverly executed in a way that feels natural for the characters, the tone, and the overall story. Importance placed on family dynamics, with some light exploration of adoption, divorce, and being abandoned by parent(s), (and of course, found family). Balanced story telling that allows all characters to show off their personality and skills during an episode.
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The next in my Doctor Who character sets. Stepping into another spin-off series, it's the Bannerman Road gang, from The Sarah Jane Smith Adventures!
Featuring Sarah Jane Smith, Maria, Sky, Rani, Clyde, and Luke.
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Y'know what would be amazing (but probably won't happen), since Russell T Davies is coming back to Doctor Who?
Have Rani Chandra from Sarah Jane Adventures as the de facto TV reporter.
Like, y'know how there was that one reporter who always appeared when something alien was going on in modern London during Davies' run?
What if that was Rani?
It would make sense, it's been 12 years since SJA, Rani could plausibly have that journalist career she always wanted by now. It would tie in SJA and keep it sort of in the Whoniverse, but the actress wouldn't have to full-on guest on the show to appear on a TV screen, so availability wouldn't need to be an issue.
The actress, Anjli Mohindra, has come back to Who before as the Skithra Queen in the Nikola Tesla episode (under heavy prosthetics) and did the Farewell, Sarah Jane pandemic special, so she still has a good relationship with Who.
Even if she just appeared as a reporter in one episode, during the 60th specials (bonus, since Tennant's Doctor did meet Rani) I'd be thrilled.
(And if it opened the door for the other SJA kids to guest star, even better.)
PS - Anjli is in a relationship with Sacha Dhawan, aka the most recent Master. Let THAT one sink in.
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It’s such an amazing year to be a Doctor Who fan. We have an incredible new Doctor to look forward to but also in terms of nostalgia.
We have Carey Mulligan and Kylie Minogue acknowledging their time on Doctor Who in interviews. Then there’s the Pond women hanging out. And lastly our Bannerman Rd crew for Big Finish and these Rani and Clyde pictures.
That’s not even factoring Tales of the Tardis and the specials. I feel spoiled.
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