In praise of Doctor Who’s Sarah Jane Smith
Posted in Feminism, Guest Posters, Television on Apr 21st, 2011
The death this week of Elisabeth Sladen, the actress who played Doctor Who companion Sarah Jane Smith, has proved something of a “Diana” moment for science fiction fans. It’s not just me having this tearful response to the loss of someone I have never met. Middle-aged men who claim never to cry are telling The Guardian they’ve shed tears, [...]
