http://talktorex.co.uk/node/772 Comments for "Not all TV is olid!" en-gb http://talktorex.co.uk/node/772 <p>Thank God for <em><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sja/" rel="nofollow">The Sarah Jane Adventures</a></em>; in spite of Russell T. Davies' lazy style-over-substance <em>Doctor Who</em> stories and dismal spin-off series <em>Torchwood</em>, he has created something genuinely wonderful.</p> <p>Leave aside the trademark Russell T. need to remind the viewer how amazing space is at the start of every other episode. Leave aside the <a href="http://talktorex.co.uk/node/761" rel="nofollow">slightly embarrassing merchandise</a>. What you are left with is a well-constructed, well-written series, with more adult stories than most of its "adult" counterparts, and Elizabeth Sladen looking damn sexy and wearing fabulous costumes. </p> <p>I loved the first series and am delighted by its return, which is immediately on form. After the disastrous finale to <em>Doctor Who</em> this year and indeed its disastrous handling of the Sontarans, it's great to see them handled properly - and given a proper cliffhanger! And a dodgy model of a satelite dish - just like real <em>Doctor Who</em>! And even a <em>Hitchhikers'</em> in joke! And some of those kids could teach Catherine Tate a thing or two about subtlety...</p> http://talktorex.co.uk/node/772#comment Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:56:50 +0000 James Lark 772 at http://talktorex.co.uk