The Sarah Jane Adventures Continues Today

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The Sarah Jane Adventures The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith part two and Enemy of the Bane part one both air today on BBC One and CBBC. Below is today's Sarah Jane Adventures schedule;

The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith Part Two - 4.35pm - BBC One
Enemy of the Bane Part One - 5.15pm - CBBC

For those of you who don't have CBBC you will be able to watch part one of Enemy of the Bane next week on BBC One whilst CBBC viewers will see part two.

The Next Doctor Synopsis

The BBC Press Office have now added the synopsis for this years Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Next Doctor, which will air on Christmas day. You can read the synopsis below;

It's Christmas Eve in 1851 and Cybermen stalk the snow of Victorian London, in this special Christmas edition of Russell T Davies's Bafta Award-winning time-travelling drama.

When the Doctor arrives and starts to investigate a spate of mysterious deaths, he's surprised to meet another Doctor, and soon the two must combine forces to defeat the ruthless Miss Hartigan. But are two Doctors enough to stop the rise of the CyberKing?

The Next Doctor stars David Tennant as The Doctor, David Morrissey as The Doctor and Dervla Kirwan as Miss Hartigan. This episode also features Velile Tshabalala as Rosita.

The Lost Boy Repeat Today

This afternoon you can watch a repeat of the ninth and tenth episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures series one back to back. Both parts one and two of The Lost Boy will be shown at 3.20pm on BBC One. The Lost Boy is the last story of the first series, and you can buy the complete first series on DVD now. The second series of The Sarah Jane Adventures is still airing on Mondays on BBC One and CBBC.

John Barrowman on the Xtra Factor Tonight

John Barrowman, best known to Doctor Who and Torchwood fans as Captain Jack Harkness, will be appearing on tonights edition of the Xtra Factor. You can tune into the Xtra Factor at 10.45pm on ITV2, after part two of the X Factor finishes. In other John Barrowman news, his new album 'Music Music Music' was recently released and it is available now on CD at the RRP of £15.99. Also he appeared on Thursdays Paul O' Grady show and you can watch the interview on YouTube here.

TV and Satellite Week - Doctor Who Cover

The newest issue of TV and Satellite Week, which is out now, features a special Doctor Who cover. The cover shows the Doctor, who is played by David Tennant, the 'other Doctor', who is played by David Morrissey, Miss Hartigan, played by Dervla Kirwan, and it also features a Cyberman, which is rumoured to be the CyberKing. The Next Doctor will air on Christmas day, the 25th of December, at around 7pm, only on BBC One. Also just a reminder that the special Doctor Who Radio Times was released today, and you can see more about that in the previous post. To see a preview for The Next Doctor that was shown as part of the Children in Need telethon, then click here.

Radio Times - Doctor Who Special

The new issue of the Radio Times will be released tomorrow and it has a special fold-out cover and a feature on the Doctor Who Christmas special, The Next Doctor. The full cover can be seen above and extract from the feature can be seen below;

So this is Christmas. We’re at Cyber HQ in London 1851 - in reality a set at Cardiff’s Upper Boat studios in April 2008. This is Torchwood’s Hub cunningly redressed for this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special as a sort of huge Cyber-Victorian engine - all cogs, chains, furnaces, pipes and steam. Think steampunk. Or a huge version of the board game Mouse Trap.

Street urchins are shovelling coal into buckets, pouring oil into funnels and trudging up and down rickety wooden stairs. “No smiling, please,” says director Andy Goddard. “You’re not supposed to be enjoying this. It’s hard and tiring. It’s the worst Christmas you’ve ever had.”

At the time of giving the Christmas special its title, The Next Doctor, Davies knew the news of Tennant’s departure would have become public [Tennant announced in October that he’s leaving after filming four more specials next year]. “Hopefully, that creates a bit more intrigue,” says Davies, “and hints at interesting developments in the show’s future. Let’s just say that regeneration is a complicated process, and never as simple as it seems.”

“The Doctors become great friends,” he says. “In this episode the Doctor [Tennant] doesn’t have a companion, which is rare, and my Doctor fills that gap. But all those questions my Doctor wants to ask about himself and his past have to be put aside to save London from destruction.”

Tennant and Morrissey have also worked together before - in the 2004 BBC1 drama Blackpool. “What David’s done with the Doctor is so special,” says Morrissey. “He has moved it on - not just the character, but also how he’s taken on the role publicly. We were filming in Gloucester with 400 people watching. When I got out of the car with David it was like being with a member of Take That! They were shouting, ‘We love you!’ and he was so warm-hearted towards them.”

Morrissey explains his approach to nailing his Doctor: “There has to be an inner truth for me, something at stake, and you have to play that for real.” So did any former Doctors influence his performance? “When I look at Tom Baker and William Hartnell, there’s a truth to their performances; Patrick Troughton as well. They never saw it as a genre show or a children’s show.

Would Morrissey consider a return to Doctor Who? “Oh yeah. Definitely. I love it. I’ve had a great time.” As speculation gathers pace about who’ll take over from Tennant, Morrissey is, perhaps unsurprisingly, the bookies’ favourite. “If they asked me back,” he says, with a twinkle in his eye, “I’d jump at it. I think it’s a great character, and I’ve loved every minute.”

The Next Doctor will air on Christmas day at the expected time of 7pm, and not only will tomorrow's Radio Times have a Doctor Who feature, but the issue after that (on sale Saturday 6th December) will feature more cast and behind the scenes interviews.

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 92

BBC Magazines has now kindly sent the Tardis Base the cover and details for Doctor Who Adventures issue 92 which was released yesterday. The cover can be seen to the left and below is the press release;

Alien animals!

In this week’s Doctor Who Adventures we look at how animal-like some of the scariest Who monsters are. Just think of the rhino-like Judoon and the claw-snapping Macra, not to mention the creepy Catkind and the bubbling Hath. Our fact file compares these terrifying monsters to their Earthbound cousins.

We’ve also got news on a terrifying new addition to the Doctor Who exhibition at London’s Earls Court, plus competition tickets up for grabs!

We look back at the first time Sarah Jane encountered Davros in Genesis of the Daleks. And there are behind-the-scene secrets from Journey’s End.

You’ll also get the chance to win a radio-controlled Supreme Dalek.

The issue comes with a FREE Cyberman stationery set, which includes a Cybus Industries pencil case, a Cyber eraser, a pencil and stickers. Upgrade your boring old stationery now!

PLUS:

• Exclusive posters! Planet of the Ood, and a Hath soldier!
• Fact file: Brilliant acts of courage from unsung heroes
• Sarah Jane interview: We speak to Daniel Anthony – joker of the SJA gang, Clyde
• Who’s where: Trouble at the Shadow Proclamation HQ
• Blast from the past: The birth of the Daleks
• Sarah Jane Adventures: A special preview of part two of The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith
• Doctor’s data: Ninth Doctor facts
• Ultimate guide: The final part of our mini mag about the TARDIS
• Comic strip: A yucky experience for Donna in the concluding part of Time Flies.
• Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get a DVD box set of the complete first series of The Sarah Jane Adventures.
• ALL THIS AND LOADS MORE!

Doctor Who Adventures issue 92, priced £2.10, is out now. Don’t delete!

This issue of Doctor Who Adventures is on sale across the UK and Ireland and it comes free with a Cyberman stationery set. Issue 93 comes free with an inflatable Tardis.

Torchwood Magazine Issue 12 Details

Titan Magazines have now released the cover and details for this month's issue of Torchwood Magazine. Issue 12 of the magazine takes a look at series one episode Cyberwoman and theres an interview with Euros Lyn. You can see the cover to the left and below is some information on the magazine;

Torchwood magazine brings you festive Torchwood fun in the new issue, with a pull-put-and-keep board game that’s perfect for post-turkey merriment. Captain Jack is trapped in the hub – can you beat your friends and avoid the pterodactyl to save him? Plus, test your knowledge of all things Torchwood in our fiendish seasonal quiz. Also take a look at other features and interviews in the magazine.

Torchwood Magazine Issue 12 will go on sale next Thursday, the 4th of December, and it will be available at all good magazine and comic shops across the United Kingdom and Ireland at the price of £3.99.

The Sarah Jane Adventures Series Three Confirmed

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Yesterday the BBC Press Office released some details on upcoming children's programming from the BBC for 2009. In this announcement it confirms that the hugely popular Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures will return for a third series in the autumn of 2009! The BBC Press Office said the following regarding the third series;

On CBBC, Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) returns for a third series of The Sarah Jane Adventures in Autumn 2009, produced by Doctor Who supremo Russell T Davies.

Together with her companions Rani and Clyde and her adopted son Luke, Sarah Jane once again comes face to face with a whole host of weird and wonderful alien beings.

This confirms that Anjli Mohindra who plays Rani, Daniel Anthony who plays Clyde, and Tommy Knight who plays Luke will all be returning for the third series. To see the full press release for children's programming from the BBC for 2009 then click here.

Battles in Time Issue 58

The 58th issue of Doctor Who Battles in Time was released today and is now on sale in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the price of £2.50. This issue comes with a usual packet of Devastator cards. Inside the issue you can read about CAL. Also inside the magazine;

- Deck Doctor: Mortal Enemies
- Card Clash: Judoon vs Fortune Teller
- Episode Guide: Journey's End
- Behind The Scenes: Running Riot

If you want to get a copy of the magazine then make sure you get it before the 10th of December, which is when issue 59 will be released. In other Battles in Time news, the magazine has again been extended, it will now run up to issue 70.

Enemy of the Bane Part One Trailer

Yesterday afternoon after CBBC viewers got to see The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith part two we got to see a next time trailer for the next episode, Enemy of the Bane part one. You can watch it below;

Enemy of the Bane sees the return of the Bane and the Sontarans, as well as Sarah Jane's old friend, the Brigadier, and its going to be action packed! You can watch it on Monday at 5.15pm on CBBC.

Peter Anghelides Interview

Peter Anghelides, writer of many Doctor Who related books and audios recently kindly agreed to do an interview with the Tardis Base. Please note that the following interview is just for the Tardis Base and so it may not be reproduced in any way. You can read the interview below;

Hello Peter, thanks for doing this interview.

You're welcome. Thank you for asking.

We know you have written a new 5th Doctor audio drama due for release in March next year, what can you tell us about it?

It's the concluding story in Big Finish's Key 2 Time 2 series. I'd been talking to them about something else related to Season 16, and they asked me to have a go at this instead. Rather splendidly, it involves a whole load of people who've appeared in telly Doctor Who, including the director.

How do you find writing audios compared to writing books?

It's a less solitary activity doing full-cast audios, because inevitably there are more people involved in getting it completed -- producer, script editor, director, cast, and so on. My "talking books" audios are somewhere between the two.

When did you first start watching Doctor Who?

I am a little bit older than Doctor Who, so I can't remember a time when it wasn't on TV. I suppose I really became an addict when I was at primary school, which was around the time that Jon Pertwee took over.

What is your favourite episode?

There are lots of them, so it depends what mood I'm in when someone asks me. Today, it's Pyramids of Mars.

Who is your favourite Doctor?

Whichever one I'm writing for at the time.

Who is your favourite companion?

Whichever one I'm writing for at... er, I've done that one already, haven't I? Well, Sarah Jane Smith made a big impression on me when she was first in the series, and I've had the great pleasure of writing audio adventures for her subsequently, so I think it's fair to say that she's at the top of my list.

What is your favourite Torchwood episode and who is your favourite character?

That opening episode, Everything Changes, is so clever and surprising and funny and shocking. I also really like A Day in the Death, with its interesting structure and clever reversals. It's a good story for Owen, of course, who has had an intriguing journey through the first two series. Favourite character? Well, I always like it when PC Andy makes an appearance.

What is your favourite Sarah Jane Adventures episode and who is your favourite character?

The Mark of the Berserker, which says more about family and extended relationships on a CBBC show than you see in many mainstream drama series. An odd favourite to have, perhaps, because Sarah Jane is absent for so much of it -- and she, of course, is my favourite character.

We have all heard that David Tennant is leaving Doctor Who after the 2009 specials, who would you like to take the role of the 11th Doctor?

I finally got round to watching Serenity, the film spinoff from the TV show Firefly. The villain in that was mesmerising in every scene he was in, so I think that Chiwetel Ejiofor would be a great choice. He was funny in Kinky Boots, too. And he has a surname that looks like one of those difficult hands I always get when I play Scrabble.

Doctor Who is now 45 years old, how long do you think it will run for?

I think it can go on forever.

Which of your books/audios is your favourite?

I'm quite fond of Frontier Worlds, which I enjoy reading more than I enjoyed writing it. And Pest Control is my favourite audio.

Can we expect to see anymore Doctor Who/Torchwood/The Sarah Jane Adventures books or audiobooks from you in the future?

I hope so.

Peter Anghelides has written quite a few books and audio's to date, most recent ones including Doctor Who Pest Control, Torchwood Another Life, Torchwood Pack Animals, and The Sarah Jane Adventures The Time Capsule. He has also written some classic Doctor Who books and much more, and in March next year his new 5th Doctor audio drama The Chaos Pool will be released.

SJA - This Weeks Hidden Bonuses

Earlier today the official website for The Sarah Jane Adventures updated with five hidden bonuses which are hidden around the website. Here are this week's bonuses;

1. Homepage - Click under Micro Mr Smith to get a wallpaper of Sarah Jane and Oscar which you can see here.

2. Mr Smith - Click on the green button on the keyboard to get a wallpaper of Mrs King at the Foxgrove Village Fete which you can see here.

3. Alien Objects - Close the drawer and then empty the bin and then you will find a wallpaper of Luke and Sarah Jane which you can see here.

4. Games - Hover over the buttons on Sarah Janes computer to get this weeks 'Get the Lowdown' video.

5. Secret Files - Click on the numbers in the middle file to get a wallpaper of Foxgrove which you can see here.

To go to the official website for The Sarah Jane Adventures click here. This weeks password for the protected file is 'Fissure' and you get a wallpaper of the Trickster which you can see here.

The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith Today

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Today The Sarah Jane Adventures continues with The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith part one for BBC One viewers, in which we see Sarah Jane travelling back in time where she meets her parents, but its not long before she finds out its a trap! And for those of you who have CBBC, you would have seen that last week, so today you will see part two of that story. Make sure you tune in today at 4.35pm on BBC One and 5.15pm on CBBC. And then make sure to come back here a while after to see some secrets from the official site. Enjoy!

Doctor Who is Now 45 Years Old!

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This day 45 years ago, was the day that the first ever episode of Doctor Who aired on television, meaning that the 23rd of November is Doctor Who's birthday. Doctor Who began with the first Doctor, who was played by William Hartnell, then as the years went on the Doctor regenerated many times and he is now the 10th Doctor, who is of course played by David Tennant! We all hope Doctor Who continues for many years in the future, but for now we are confirmed to have 4 specials next year (plus this years Christmas special) and then Doctor Who will return with the 11th Doctor in 2010 in Series Five! Doctor Who is the longest-running science fiction television show in the whole world, what an achievement!

The Zygon Who Fell to Earth Tonight

Tonight the second series of 8th Doctor audio adventures continues with the sixth episode of the series. In tonights episode called The Zygon Who Fell to Earth we see the return of the Zygons, and Lucie is reunited with her Auntie Pat - but who exactly is Uncle Trevor? This adventure will broadcast at 6pm on BBC Radio 7 and will later be repeated at midnight on the same channel. If you miss it you can listen to it for the next seven days from here after its original broadcast. The Zygon Who Fell to Earth is also available on CD now at all good shops at the RRP of £10.99. The episode is written by Paul Magrs and guest stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Malcolm Stoddard and Steven Pacey.

No 'The Lost Boy' Repeat Tomorrow

Tomorrow afternoon we were expecting BBC One to continue their Sarah Jane Adventures repeats with the ninth and tenth episodes of series one. BBC One started showing repeats of series one back in September but they later got cancelled but last Sunday they came back with Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? and we were expecting The Lost Boy to be tomorrow. It is unknown if The Lost Boy will be repeated at a later date, but the Tardis Base will keep you updated.

Interview Round-Up

Various new interviews have appeared online recently. John Barrowman was interviewed by Female First magazine and you can click here for the interview. Elisabeth Sladen was interviewed on Last Broadcast's website and you can click here for it. Freema Agyeman was interviewed by The Telegraph and you can click here for it. John Simm has been interviewed by The Times and you can click here for it, and finally Paterson Joseph was interviewed by BBC News and you can click here for it. In the John Barrowman (Captain Jack) interview he talks about Torchwood series three and his new single, in the Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane) interview she speaks about a third series for The Sarah Jane Adventures, in the Freema Agyeman (Martha) interview she talks about Little Dorrit, Law and Order: UK and the remake of Terry Nation's Survivors and a little about Doctor Who. In the John Simm (the Master) interview he talks about the possibility of the Master returning to Doctor Who, and in the Paterson Joseph interview he talks about if he could be the 11th Doctor.

Reminder: Stamp Centre Signing Today

Just a reminder that today, Friday the 21st of November 2008, Tom Baker (The 4th Doctor), Nicholas Courtney (The Brigadier, seen in left picture), David Troughton (Classic & New Series actor) and Doug Rollins (Dave in the Torchwood series two episode Sleeper) will all be signing at The Stamp Centre, otherwise known as SciFi Collector from 10:00am at 79 Strand in London. A couple of other stars are going but they are not Doctor Who related. For those of you who go, I hope you enjoy meeting these people.

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 91

BBC Magazines has now kindly sent the Tardis Base the cover and details for Doctor Who Adventures issue 91 which was released today. The cover can be seen to the left and below is the press release;

Who’s the best!

It’s time to celebrate in this week’s issue of Doctor Who Adventures!

Doctor Who is 45 years old and we’ve got 45 fantastic facts about the best television programme in the universe!

We look back at the top ten Dalek moments from the history of the show. Luckily the Doctor defeated these memorable monsters every time…but sometimes only just!

You’ll also get the chance to win the first four series of Doctor Who on DVD.

The issue comes with a FREE Dalek mouse mat set which includes a mat, eraser and two pencils. No computer should be without one!

PLUS:

• Exclusive posters! The First and Tenth Doctors, deadly Daleks and an amazing poster of the Tenth Doctor with his friends.
• David Tennant fact file: Fascinating facts about the actor who plays Doctor number ten.
• Sarah Jane interview: We speak to SJA star, Elisabeth Sladen.
• Make: Create the Face of Boe with modelling clay.
• Tales from the TARDIS: Trouble in Pompeii for the Doctor.
• Sarah Jane Adventures: A look at the next episode, The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith.
• Puzzles and time teasers: River’s Riddles and Parallel Picture.
• Ultimate Guide: Mini mag about the TARDIS.
• Comic strip: Danger for the Doctor and Donna in the second part of Time Flies.
• Win: A radio-controlled Davros and fun toys up for grabs.
• Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get a DVD box set of the complete first series of The Sarah Jane Adventures.
• ALL THIS AND LOTS MORE!

Doctor Who Adventures issue 91, priced £2.10, is out on 20 November. And many happy returns to Doctor Who!

This issue of Doctor Who Adventures is on sale across the UK and Ireland and it comes free with a Dalek mouse mat set.

Backstage Competition Tour Video

The BBC's official Children in Need website has posted a video on the Doctor Who backstage competition. One hundred lucky winners were each able to bring three people with them and they all got to be taken around Upper Boat Studio's which is the home to the Tardis, the Torchwood Hub and Sarah Jane's Attic. You can see the video below;

During the tour winners ended up being joined by Russell T Davies, the executive producer and head writer of Doctor Who, John Barrowman who plays Captain Jack and Eve Myles who plays Gwen Cooper.

Torchwood Figures - Wave One

Yesterday I got the first wave of Torchwood figures. They consist of Jack, Gwen, a Weevil and the Cyberwoman. I took a couple of pictures of the Gwen and Weevil figures and some pictures of the packaging. You can see them below and one above, and you can click them all to enlarge.

The Gwen and Weevil figures in different positions......

......the Gwen and Weevil figures in their packaging......

......the Cyberwoman and Jack figures in their packaging......

......and the advertisement at the back of the packaging about wave two, with the first pictures of the Ianto and Tosh figures!

The Torchwood figures are available now from SciFi Collector and they will be available in regular stores by early December.

The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith Trailer

Yesterday afternoon after CBBC viewers got to see The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith part one, we got to see a next time trailer for part two. You can watch it below;

You can see the next episode on Monday at 5.15pm on CBBC and BBC One viewers will see part one at the earlier time of 4.35pm.

Doctor Who Adventures Issue 90

There's the cover and press release for last Thursday's Doctor Who Adventures, which is still out now.

Would you blink if you saw a Weeping Angel?

If the answer is yes, then be careful when you pick up this week’s copy of Doctor Who Adventures. There are a couple of dangerous Weeping Angels on the cover – plus a free spinning Angel and stickers for you to play with.

Inside the magazine, you’ll find a fact file about these lonely creatures, so you will be completely prepared if you ever run into one…

You can also find out who came top of the Doctor Who Adventures 2008 villain poll. Who do you think it was? We’ll give you a clue. He’s mad, bad, and he likes Daleks.

PLUS:

• Three posters! Evolution of the Daleks, Weeping Angels, Davros
• What if?: Crazy things in parallel universes!
• Game: Escape the Ood in this week’s cool game.
• Midnight monster competition winner: We asked readers to show us what they thought the monster on Midnight looks like…
• Tales from the TARDIS: Martha is kidnapped by the Hath.
• Sarah Jane Adventures: An interview with Thomas Knight, who plays Luke Smith plus a preview of The Mark of the Berserker episode two.
• Puzzles and time teasers: Get your brain in gear!
• Ultimate Guide: Mini mag about the TARDIS.
• Comic strip: A new adventure for Doctor and Donna, the first part of Time Flies.
• Bloodtide and Doomfinger’s woven word whirl: Solve the puzzle and win a pop-up Dalek book!
• Win: Great goodies up for grabs.
• Subscription offer: Subscribe today and get a DVD box set of the complete first series of The Sarah Jane Adventures.
• ALL THIS AND LOTS MORE!

Doctor Who Adventures issue 90, priced £2.10, is out now. Try not to blink!

This issue will stay on sale until this Thursday and it comes free with a spinning Angel and stickers. Issue 91 comes with a Dalek mouse mat set.

The Mark of the Berserker Part 2 - Hidden Bonuses

Below is a list of this weeks five hidden bonuses on the official Sarah Jane Adventures website. To go to the official site then click here.

1. Homepage - Hover near the last item on the to do list to get this week's 'Get the Lowdown' video.

2. Mr Smith - Hover over the green light under the microphone to get a screensaver.

3. Alien Objects - Hover near the top right of the table to get this wallpaper.

4. Games - The bonus is on the curved blue light on the computer and you get this wallpaper.

5. Secret files - Hover to the left on the file on the right to get this wallpaper.

This weeks password for the protected file is 'Berserker' and you get this UNIT wallpaper.

Today's The Sarah Jane Adventures

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Today The Sarah Jane Adventures continues with The Mark of the Berserker part two for BBC One viewers, in which we see Clyde is danger, Sarah Jane investigating a hospital, and the return of Maria and Alan Jackson too! And for those of you who have CBBC, you would have seen that last week, so today you will see the return of the Trickster and the Graske, who are back for revenge on Sarah Jane Smith. Make sure you tune in today at 4.35pm on BBC One and 5.15pm on CBBC. And then make sure to come back here a while after to see some secrets from the official site, and some updates on The Sarah Jane Adventures page! Enjoy your weekly dose of The Sarah Jane Adventures!

8th Doctor Audio - Grand Theft Cosmos Tonight

Tonight the fifth episode of the second series of 8th Doctor audio adventures airs. In tonights episode called Grand Theft Cosmos there are Jewel thieves. Could they be the Doctor and Lucie? Surely not! But there's more at stake than diamonds. This adventure will broadcast at 6pm on BBC Radio 7 and will later be repeated at midnight on the same channel. If you miss it you can listen to it for the next seven days from here after its original broadcast. Grand Theft Cosmos is also available on CD now at all good shops at the RRP of £10.99. Grand Theft Cosmos is written by Eddie Robson and guest stars Michael Maloney, Colin Spaull and Christopher Benjamin.

Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? Repeat

BBC One are now continuing their Sarah Jane Adventures repeats with the seventh and eight episodes of series one back to back today. Both parts one and two of Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane will be shown at 3.20pm on BBC One. The next repeat will be part one and two of The Lost Boy and that will air next Sunday. During September BBC One showed repeats of Revenge of the Slitheen to Warriors of Kudlak but they later cancelled them due to Merlin repeats but now they are back.

Enemy of the Bane Part Two Synopsis

The BBC Press Office has now put up the synopsis for The Sarah Jane Adventures Enemy of the Bane part two. This episode will follow the first part of Enemy of the Bane and will be the final episode of the series. You can see the synopsis below;

Mrs Wormwood and Kaagh reveal their true colours, in the concluding episode of this two-part adventure.

Sarah Jane and the gang, meanwhile, find themselves in a race against time when Luke is kidnapped and they discover they have a hidden enemy amongst them.

Only the Brigadier can save the day, before a final showdown at an ancient stone circle ensues.

Mrs Wormwood is played by Samantha Bond, Sarah Jane by Elisabeth Sladen, Luke by Thomas Knight and the Brigadier by Nicholas Courtney.

Enemy of the Bane part two will broadcast on the 8th of December at 5.15pm on CBBC and on the 15th of December at 4.35pm on BBC One.

The Next Doctor Preview

Last night, at around 9pm the first two minutes and eight seconds of The Next Doctor was shown as part of the Children in Need telethon. In the preview we see the Doctor come across a man who calls himself the Doctor, but it's not long before they see a Cybershade.....

The Next Doctor will run for an hour and will air this Christmas on BBC One. In the episode David Tennant and David Morrisey both play the Doctor and it guest stars Velile Tshabalala as Rosita.

Reminder: Sarah Jane Signing

Just a final reminder to say that Elisabeth Sladen who plays Sarah Jane Smith, Thomas Knight who plays Luke Smith, and Daniel Anthony who plays Clyde Langer in The Sarah Jane Adventures will all be doing a signing in the Borders in Oxford Street in London. The signing will commence today at around 1.30pm, but make sure you queue up around noon, because its expected to get busy. At the signing you can get the series one boxsets, the books and the audios signed. The signing will end at 4pm.

Series 4 Boxset - Exclusive Look

Within this post are some pictures of the brand new HMV exclusive Doctor Who Series Four boxset. The exclusive boxset's sleeve has one side with the Doctor and Donna, and the other side is of the Supreme Dalek with a bumpy surface, but the normal boxsets sleeve has a shiny sleeve with the Doctor and Donna on one side, and Davros on a bumpy surface on the other side. When you slide the sleeve off, you have the boxset casing, one side featuring Captain Jack, the Doctor and Donna, and the other side featuring Sarah Jane, Rose and Martha. There are also a couple of pictures of the disc fold outs and all these images can be seen below and you can see the HMV sleeve above.

The inside boxset covers......

......the disc one, two, and three fold out......

......the disc four, five and six fold out......

......and just a picture of the boxset on my shelf!

The boxset will be released in most shops of Monday in the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £69.99 and includes all the episodes from Time Crash all the way to Journeys End and it also has loads of extra features.

The Next Doctor Preview Tonight

Just a reminder to say that there will be a special preview to The Next Doctor tonight as part of the Children in Need charity event. You can tune into the first two minutes of this years Christmas Special from 7pm on BBC One. To go to the official website for Children in Need then click here and you can click here to donate.

Doctor Who Magazine Issue 402 Released

The cover and details for Doctor Who Magazine issue 402, which was released today at the price of £3.99 at all good newsagents and comic shops, has been released. You can see the cover to the left and below is the press release;

IT'S TIME FOR FIVE ROUNDS RAPID… IN DWM 402!

The Brig is back! Actor Nicholas Courtney, who first appeared in Doctor Who in 1968, is returning as Brigadier Sir Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart in The Sarah Jane Adventures. DWM caught up with Nick and asked him about his latest call to action.

So, how does Lethbridge-Stewart pop up in Sarah Jane's world again? "Well, Sarah Jane needs some help, yes. She comes to see me and when she tells me where she wants to go, my face falls. But we manage!" Nick laughs heartily. "We have a lovely moment. According to the producer, it works very well when Sarah comes into the room, and we're meeting again. Lis has a line, `I'm going to see an old friend about this,` and the next shot is her coming into my house..."

Also in DWM 402...

Major Revelations! Phil Collinson, the man who oversaw the return of Doctor Who as its producer from 2004-2008, talks frankly to DWM in his first major interview since leaving the series.

Commander Kaagh! Kaagh the Sontaran, aka actor Anthony O'Donnell and Mrs Wormwood, aka Samantha Bond, talk exclusively to DWM about the finale of The Sarah Jane Adventures Series Two!

Chief Caretaker! Killer robots, girl gangs, murderous caretakers and cannibalistic old ladies ­ it's all in a day's work for the Time Team! Join them as they "build high for happiness² while watching the 1987 adventure, Paradise Towers.

Corporal Punishment! It's a jailhouse shock as all hell breaks loose in the space gulag! DWM's latest comic strip, Thinktwice, reaches its surprising conclusion...

Private Thoughts! Doctor Who's Commander-in-Chief, Russell T Davies, confides in DWM readers about Red Bull, Primeval fans and competing against Julie Walters in Production Notes.

General Musings! Neil Harris suggests the real reason behind the popularity of Lethbridge-Stewart in You are Not Alone.

Brigadier Bambera! The Fact of Fiction examines 1989's Battlefield and finds out just what happened when Lethbridge-Stewart met his successor, Brigadier Winifred Bambera.

Plus! All the very latest news, reviews, previews and competitions and a FREE 16-page bonus magazine!

This issue of the magazine comes free with a bonus magazine that looks at the Upper Boat Studio, where the Tardis, the Torchwood Hub and Sarah Jane's Attic is. If you want to get a copy of the magazine then make sure you buy if before the 11th of December which is when issue 403 will be released.

New Sarah Jane Adventures Audios Released

The new Sarah Jane Adventures audios were both released today. Both of them are read by Elisabeth Sladen who plays Sarah Jane. The stories each feature Sarah Jane, Luke, Clyde and Rani. The Ghost House is written by Stephen Cole and The Time Capsule is written by Peter Anghelides. Both the audios are out now at the RRP of £5.99 each. These new audios follow the previous two ones which are also out now. The cover for the audios can be seen above.

Event - The Stamp Centre Signing

On Friday the 21st of November 2008, Tom Baker (The 4th Doctor), Nicholas Courtney (The Brigadier), David Troughton (Classic & New Series actor) and Doug Rollins (Dave in the Torchwood series two episode Sleeper) will all be signing at The Stamp Centre, otherwise known as SciFi Collector. The signing begins from 10:00am at 79 Strand in London. Also Lis Sladen, Tommy Knight and Daniel Anthony from The Sarah Jane Adventures will be appearing at the Borders in Oxford Street this Saturday for a signing but more will be posted on that early on Saturday.

Battles in Time Issue 57

The 57th issue of Doctor Who Battles in Time was released today and is now on sale in all good newsagents across the UK and Ireland at the price of £2.50. This issue comes with a usual packet of Devastator cards. Inside the issue you can read about the Trickster's Brigade. Also inside the magazine;

- Card Clash: High Priestess vs Colonel Mace

- Episode Guide: The Stolen Earth

- Comic Strip: Carnage Zoo

- Dalek Wars: Daleks vs Giant Worms

- And much more

If you want to get a copy of the magazine then make sure you get it before the 26th of November, which is when issue 58 will be released.

The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith Trailer

Yesterday afternoon digital viewers were able to watch The Sarah Jane Adventures The Mark of the Berserker part two on CBBC. After the episode the next time trailer for The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith part one was shown. You can see the next time trailer below;

For those of you who are in the United Kingdom you can watch The Mark of the Berserker Part One here and The Mark of the Berserker Part Two here on the BBC iPlayer.

Enemy of the Bane Part One Synopsis

The BBC Press Office has now added the synopsis for The Sarah Jane Adventures Enemy of the Bane part one. The episode will follow The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith part two and will be the final story of the series. You can see the synopsis below;

Gita vanishes and Sarah Jane encounters an unwelcome face from the past - Mrs Wormwood - as the children's drama series, produced by Russell T Davies, continues.

Now hunted by the Bane, Mrs Wormwood needs Sarah Jane's help to foil their plan to take over the galaxy with an ancient alien power. And Sarah Jane also needs help - from the Brigadier.

Gita is played by Mina Anwar, Sarah Jane by Elisabeth Sladen and Mrs Wormwood by Samantha Bond.

Enemy of the Bane part one will broadcast on the 1st of December at 5.15pm on CBBC and on the 8th of December at 4.35pm on BBC One.

The Mark of the Berserker Part 1 - Hidden Bonuses

Earlier this afternoon The Sarah Jane Adventures The Mark of the Berserker part one got its debut on BBC One and after the episode aired the official BBC website for The Sarah Jane Adventures updated for the episode. Every week there are five hidden bonuses which are hidden around the website. Here are this week's bonuses;

1. Homepage - Click on the red pin on the memory mayhem picture to get this wallpaper.

2. Mr Smith - Click the blue button on Mr Smith to get a video.

3. Alien Objects - Click above the Sonic Lipstick when you pull the draw out to get this wallpaper.

4. Games - Click above the computer mouse to get this wallpaper.

5. Secret files - Click on on the file number on the file on the left to get this wallpaper.

To go to the official website for The Sarah Jane Adventures click here. This week's password for the protected file is Control and the wallpaper can be seen here.

The Mark of the Berserker Today

The picture above was made by me.

The Sarah Jane Adventures The Mark of the Berserker part one and The Mark of the Berserker part two both air today on BBC One and CBBC. Below is today's Sarah Jane Adventures schedule;

The Mark of the Berserker Part One - 4.35pm - BBC One

The Mark of the Berserker Part Two - 5.15pm - CBBC

For those of you who don't have CBBC you will be able to watch part two of The Mark of the Berserker next week on BBC One whilst CBBC viewers will see part one of The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith.

The Sarah Jane Adventures Series 1 Boxset

Today I managed to get an early copy of the complete first series of The Sarah Jane Adventures on DVD. The boxset isn't supposed to be released until tomorrow. Above you can see scans of the boxset that I made and I have done a couple of screenshots from the DVD menu and you can see them below;

The boxset will be released tomorrow at all good DVD stores across the UK and Ireland at the RRP of £24.99.