Elisabeth Sladen

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Delve into the captivating world of the longest-running science fiction series through the eyes of one of its most beloved companions. With a heartfelt foreword by David Tennant this memoir pays tribute to Elisabeth Sladen dearly missed by legions of fans. From her debut as the intrepid journalist Sarah Jane Smith in the 1973 Doctor Who episode "The Time Warrior" Elisabeth embarked on a journey she never anticipated. In this warm and witty memoir Elisabeth reminisces about her time as Sarah Jane navigating time and space alongside classic Doctors Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker. A whole generation of children found themselves simultaneously terrified and enchanted as Sarah Jane faced Daleks dinosaurs Cybermen and even the Loch Ness Monster. By 1976 when she bid farewell to the TARDIS Elisabeth had become an icon of television's golden era. Yet Sarah Jane's adventures didn't end there. Elisabeth shares her experiences reprising the role in anniversary specials a 1981 spin-off pilot featuring the robotic companion K-9 and radio dramas. She also reflects on her interactions with the vast and vibrant Doctor Who fandom. Finally she recounts her return to the series under the direction of Russell T. Davies drawn back by the allure of a Doctor Who production backed by generous budgets and critical acclaim. Filled with humor insight and entertainment Elisabeth's memoir unveils the story of a remarkable woman on a journey across galaxies. As she humorously reflects hers is the tale of "another girl another planet