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This possibly won’t be the most unexpected of news stories, but it’s a sad one, nonetheless.
The BBC has confirmed that, contrary to speculation, there will be no further episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures, following the recent death of Elisabeth Sladen.
It had been thought that the show, a firm favorite on CBBC, could continue in some way, but the channel’s executives have decided to finish off the episodes they had been working on, and bring the production to a halt, as a mark of respect to Elisabeth herself.
A statement from the BBC said: “Contrary to press reports today we can confirm that no new episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures will be filmed following the tragic death of actress Elisabeth Sladen in April, 2011.”
“As a tribute to Elisabeth, the six episodes that were recorded with her last year will be broadcast on CBBC, at a date to be confirmed.”
Could they have kept it going without Sarah Jane? Tell us here.
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Absolutely the correct decision. As likeable as the other actors are, it was Lis Sladen’s show, and should be respectfully put to rest along with her.
Agree that the show should end with respect to Elisabeth Sladen. Hopefully some of the characters from the show can continue in audio or literature adventures in the future. Look forward to seeing the last episodes when they are released on dvd.
It is the right decision to discontinue the show. However, I would still like to see a one-off, perhaps showing grown version of the all the younger characters, showing how Sarah Jane effected their lives — Rani the journalist, traveling and writing about the wrongs in the world; Clyde the artist, creating works of arts which make the world more beautiful and helping younger artists; and Luke, continuing Sarah Jane’s work with an adopted child of his own.
How can they continue the show when it was all based on her. Even if wasn’t Elisabeth Sladen they couldn’t continue.
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Behind the times on this…but I think they made the right call. I loved this show as simple as it was…and I will miss her work.
we will all miss her it has nealy 1 year omg we miss u elisabeth sladen. and they r planing to bring out all the kids and k-9 and put them on a spin-off