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  • Actors: Elisabeth Sladen, Yasmin Paige
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 2 Entertain
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Nov 2008
  • Run Time: 330 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001EHF27O
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 241 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Whoever decided that Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith deserved her own spin-off series deserves a hearty handshake and a well-deserved pat on the back. For The Sarah Jane Adventures is by distance the best of the Doctor Who spin-off shows, and this boxset of the first series has treats that go far beyond the appeal of its young target audience.

The key attraction is the central character, one who is so stooped in Doctor Who legend that it’s unsurprising so many older fans have warmed to the show. Sladen is in excellent form here, and is given scripts that explore the character and those around her, as well as moments that tip the hat to Who of old. The crossover with the new series is clear, too, with even the Slitheen turning up in The Sarah Jane Adventures.

Credit, too, should go to the young cast of The Sarah Jane Adventures, including Thomas Knight as Luke, and Daniel Anthony as Clyde. Likewise, there’s little shirking behind the camera, with high production values and the aforementioned quality of writing really shining through.

As for the boxset itself, it gathers together all of the episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures’ first series, and injects a collection of extras that are very much aimed at the younger viewer. Yet that doesn’t mean that this is a DVD set that can’t be enjoyed by the whole family. Because like the parent show it’s spun out from, The Sarah Jane Adventures has far broader appeal beyond its stated target audience. Great stuff. --Jon Foster



Synopsis

In this exciting DOCTOR WHO spin-off, Maria Jackson's boring life collides with the excitement of that of Sarah Jane Smith, when the pair find themselves living next door to one another. Sarah inhabits a world of intrigue and adventure and Maria is about to tag along for the ride. Includes all the episodes from the show's first series.

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb set, 11 Dec 2008
By Romanos D. Daniel "Manos" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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I am sorry I simply cannot agree with the review that said this was a bad series. As some of the other reviewers have said this is more akin to classic Dr Who of the past but with absolutely top notch acting and very good attention to detail/Special effects. It also has a lot of nice little touches such as allusions to Dr Who and strong internal continuity. Yes it was designed as a kids series but it definitely has almost universal appeal. Couple this with a great 4 dvd set at a price that is less than the typical price of a single Dr who dvd and you have one of he best value box sets I have seen.
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41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Now This is How You Do a Spin-Off!, 10 Oct 2008
By David Graham (Cumbria, UK) - See all my reviews
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Since Doctor Who's revival in 2005, it seems that everywhere we turn we are bombarded with Doctor Who merchandise, magazines, toys, DVD's ect and now we have two spin-off series. The first being the more "adult" Torchwood and the second, the more "child friendly" The Sarah Jane Adventures. Both have their own merits, however The Sarah Jane Adventures (SJA) works so much better as a Doctor Who spin-off than what Torchwood does. Firstly, we have a character who many fans have known for years and in a lot of cases, grew up watching. Sarah Jane Smith is once again played by the brilliant Elisabeth Sladen, and here she's back and better than ever armed with her own sonic-lipstick and supercomputer Mr. Smith. Fair enough this does sound a little silly, and it sounds even sillier when we start talking about Slitheens and an alien pop factory, however the show is aimed at kids and it does a good job of catering for that audience as well as an older audience as well. Meaning that this series is enjoyable to anyone who doesn't take it too seriously.

The show itself is of incredible quality compared to some other children's programming. When aired originally each "story" was split into two 30 minute episodes, ending on a cliffhanger which was resolved the following week and that format is restored here in this set.

The episodes are each brilliant in their own way (well maybe except for Revenge of the Slitheen but it's still not bad). Highlights include "Eye of the Gorgon" "Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?" and "The Lost Boy". That being said, every episode of this series is enjoyable and entertaining, but the ones I mentioned are just the strongest of the bunch. Also present here is the first episode Invasion of the Bane which originally aired as a New Year's special and also acted as the show's first episode which guest stars Samantha Bond as Mrs. Wormwood who goes on to return in the final episode of the second season.

The acting is always on top form. If you are new to the series starting from "Invasion of the Bane" please don't be put off by the one major mistake the writers made which was creating the character of Kelsey, how thankfully was replaced by the much more likable and entertaining Clyde. Aside from Sarah Jane as the lead, we have Maria Jackson played wonderfully by Yasmin Paige who is Sarah Jane's "companion" if you will. Also starring is Tommy Knight as Luke Smith, Sarah's adopted son (yes she has a son now!) and Daniel Anthony as Clyde Langer, the comic relief of the series. Writing, directing and production values are always up to scratch, a lot of effort was put into making this series and it shows on screen and in the quality of the series itself.

The special features aren't as in-depth as those featured on the Doctor Who DVD's, but as the boxset is aimed at the show's target demographic then it is to be expected. There is still a lot to be found on the DVD's though in terms of special features, there is a quiz which "unlocks" an outtake reel, some interviews, Blue Peter spots, trailers and character profiles as well as others. The DVD's come in an attractively designed box, which houses the four discs and the menus are the same as those on the Sarah Jane Adventures - Invasion of the Bane (BBC) [DVD] DVD, which display an animated and interactive version of Sarah Jane's attic.

This boxset does make a worthy purchase, and a nice addition to any Doctor Who fan's collection, plus the low price Amazon has the set listed at makes this both a bargain and a quality purchase.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventure! For Children, Teens and Adults, 31 Oct 2008
By Georgina Harrison - See all my reviews
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This is the more "Child Friendly" Spin Off of Doctor Who unlike the adult version of Torchwood, Being a Fan of Doctor Who and Torchwood I thought to give Sarah Jane Adventures a chance and I did and I have always watched it on CBBC, This show has been proven to draw: Child, Teen (Myself being one) and Adults (My Mother Exibit A), Elizabeth Sladen and her Child Companions Maria and Clyde with her adopted son Luke attract Aliens etc. The Series was really good my favourite being Warriors of Kudlak and The Lost Boy, The New Series currently Showing on CBBC is showing real promise even though they replaced Maria it still carries on, If you are looking for a change from Torchwood and Doctor Who or something to entertain you while the shows are on a hiatus I recommened Sarah Jane Advenutres, you will never look back :D
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5.0 out of 5 stars FOR ALL KIDS AND BIG KIDS ALIKE
Thoroughly enjoyed this. I'm an older lady with 2 grown children. My mental age is a lot younger! My mum also enjoyed this. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Nylea

5.0 out of 5 stars Important information episode list.
Invasion of the Bane--- disc one is EXACTLY the same as the single episode release.
Revenge of the Slitheen
Eye of the Gorgon
Warriors of Kudlak
Whatever... Read more
Published 1 month ago by That Doctor Who geezer

3.0 out of 5 stars A Mixed Bag, but Kids Will Love This
'The Sarah Jane Adventures' is CBBC's very own 'Doctor Who' spin-off series, created by Russell T Davies and charting the adventures of the Doctor's former travelling companion... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Foxley

3.0 out of 5 stars Medoirce at best
Oh dear.

Let me first explain the background of how this began. Elizabeth Sladen once played a cameo in Doctor Who back in 2006 (Edit: Brought BACK in 2006, and was... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chad Bronson

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice SciFi family adventure
This family adventure will work wonders on kids as well as the parents. It's a joyful mood yet the action is there. Perfect in all the way. Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. B. Fanch

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Series
All I can say is it's a brillaint series and any Doctor Who fan will enjoy it Adult and child alike!
Published 3 months ago by Amanda

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series
This is a great series made in the style of Dr Who but with a younger audience in mind. Each episode is of a good length, so that kids do not lose interest. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Churcher

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
This is a great show! I know its a childrens show but I think all age groups can enjoy it. Elisabeth Sladen is fantastic as Sarah Jane Smith. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Aaron C. Poole

5.0 out of 5 stars Nuanced performance from Elisabeth Sladen in superb sci-fi spin off show
Terrific children's BBC Doctor Who spin off that often feels more sophisticated, grounded in real emotion and coherent than it's parent show. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Truecolours09

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic spin-off
This is a really great spin-off. although it's marketed as a kid's show, i'm a teenager and i love it, as do loads of my friends, and my parents. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Holly Pullinger

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