Secrets of the Stars
Story: Secrets of the Stars - Sarah Jane Adventures Series Two, Episodes Five and Six
Year: 2008
Written by: Gareth Roberts
Directed by: Michael Kerrigan
Synopsis: Sarah and the gang are up against an astrologer with magical powers, and a plan to take over the world!
Sarah Moments:
⢠She attends Martin Trueman's show with the kids and the Chandras (she and Gita have been hanging out!), and gets freaked out when he knows about the Doctor
⢠She's confused that she can't detect anything unusual when Mr Smith scans the area around the theatre
⢠She comforts Luke when he's sad about not having a birthday
⢠She and Rani go to ask Trueman some questions
⢠She tries to appeal to Trueman's better nature and convince him to throw off the influence of the Ancient Lights, but it doesn't work!
⢠She tries to save Trueman, but he refuses to be saved!
Capture, Rescue and Mortal Peril:
⢠Trueman shoots lighting bolts at Sarah and Rani! They run away.
⢠Clyde gets all glowy-eyed and is going to destroy Sarah!
⢠She tries to get Clyde to remember who he is and throw off Trueman's control, and it seems to work...
Quotes:
⢠âWasn't expecting to see you here, Mumâ¦' 'Well, it's nice to spend time with some adults for a change!' - Luke and Sarah
⢠'Oh! Sarah, Rani, over here!' 'Sarah Jane, my name is Sarah Jane!' 'That's what I said!' - Gita and Sarah. Well, I'm not going to start calling her Sarah Jane all the time now...
⢠'I'm being strangely drawn to a Sarah Jane Smithâ¦' - Aren't we all, Mr Trueman, aren't we all...
⢠'Ah, Taurus! Strong, determined. Now, you were born under a very special star â Neptune in your Fifth House. Some years ago, you travelled far and wide, and ah, the things you have seen. And there was a man, a very special man. No, no, let me think â it wasn't a romance. No, no, it was something much more than that. He taught you so much. There was laughter and adventure, and you prayed that your time with him would never, never end. But then suddenly, he left you. A man with no name â a scientist? No â a doctor. The Doctor.' - Trueman gets personal
⢠'And as for you â Secret Sarah, Woman of Mystery!' - Gita gifts us with the best nickname ever for Sarah!
⢠'Whatever particular day it is, that doesn't matter. You're not celebrating the day, you're celebrating the person.' - Sarah comforts Luke about birthdays
⢠'Just remember you're strong, I've seen you learn. You're my son, and you're brilliant!' - Sarah's the best mum ever. Apart from the constant danger, obviously.
⢠'I'm off to see Trueman!' 'Have you made an appointment?' 'Oh, no. This is going to be an old-fashioned foot-in-the-door job!' - Sarah and Rani, and another lesson in practical journalism
⢠'First rule of journalism - never take no for an answer!' - Sarah
⢠'There is no end, there doesn't have to be. Learning, finding out about the universe â that's all the wonder and beauty and strangeness I'll ever need. Often it's more than enough!' - Sarah justifies her thirst for knowledge
⢠'Now she'll keep away.' 'No, no, she's a Taurus â among other things. Determined, brave â she'll keep interfering.' - Cheryl and Trueman, on Sarah
⢠'I'm sorry, Sarah Jane.' 'No, you couldn't help yourself. Believe me, I know what it's like to be taken over.' - Clyde and Sarah
⢠'What was it? What's so special about me?' 'Oh! So many things!' - Clyde and Sarah, being adorable!
⢠'He's my son, and he's the centre of my universe.' - Sarah, on Luke
⢠'Up! Down! Up!' 'What are you doing?' 'I just wondered if you were under my control now!' 'Good idea! We could get him to clean the car!' - Luke, Clyde and Sarah
⢠'Today, me being different was a good thing.' 'Today, you being different saved the world!' 'Why don't we celebrate this day, then?' 'That's a great idea!' 'Every year, this can be my special day!' 'Deal!' 'Can I have presents?' 'Oh, whatever you want! Plus cards, cakes, lots and lots of attention â and a party, oh, how about a party?' - Luke and Sarah, yay!
Wardrobe Appreciation
Yes, folks, it's the moment we've been waiting for! Sarah wears a skirt! Although in hindsight, she was probably also wearing it at the beginning of The Last Sontaran, we just didn't get a good look at it...
Tricky to get a decent shot of it this time around, too, but here we go anyway!
Soon she's back to the usual, but still looking lovely, of course!
Another wish comes true, in that we finally get a half-decent shot of Sarah's boots. She seems to be favouring these shiny black ones this season:
And, on the Glasses Watch, we get a blink-and-you'll-miss-it look at the theatre, and then another look at the end of the story:
Bonus Pictures
We like the Chandras!
Go Team Journalism!
Luke's happy!
Sarah and her boys
Clyde gets messianic
Our boys
OH NO!!!
Clyde stretches his acting skills
Laughs galore today!
If looks could kill...
Lovely Sarah of the Week!
Are the Smiths the cutest family on TV? Let's look at the evidence:
Pretty conclusive, I'd say...