From the few episodes I’ve been able to watch, “The Sarah Jane Adventures” is a well made show for kids. My children, Doctor Who fans, absolutely loved what they have seen of Sarah Jane, and only wanted more. According to The LA Times, they’ll get a chance.

What’s striking about the “Doctor Who” franchise is the wide age range it not only speaks to but also seeks out. When Davies embarked on “The Sarah Jane Adventures,” about an investigator and her 14-and-younger companions, he sought to tell younger stories without neutering them. There’s death and despair, he said, but less violence and more fun. Also, Davies added, with a laugh, “more hugs.” (It will be broadcast on the Sci Fi Channel beginning in April.)

The article goes on with an interview with current Who-universe lord, Russel T. Davies. He discusses Sarah Jane, Who, and Torchwood.

I am very glad that the Doctor Who franchise wasn’t “westernized” when it was brought over. Too many great BBC shows (Coupling, Life On Mars are 2) were ruined by not bringing them directly to western screens ( discussed by Elizabeth yesterday).