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|name          = Enemy of the Bane
|series               = [[List of The Sarah Jane Adventures television stories|''SJA'' television stories]]
|series         =[[List of The Sarah Jane Adventures television stories|''SJA'' television stories]]
|season number       = Series 2 (SJA)
|season number = [[Series 2 (SJA)|2]]
|season serial number = 6
|story number   = 12
|story number         = 12
|main character = [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah Jane]], [[Luke Smith|Luke]], [[Clyde Langer|Clyde]], [[Rani Chandra|Rani]], [[Mr Smith]]
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|featuring     = [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|The Brigadier]]
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|enemy         = [[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs Wormwood]], [[Kaagh]], [[Cal Kilburne|Major Kilburne]], [[Bane (Invasion of the Bane)|Bane Kindred]]
|main character       = [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah Jane]], [[Luke Smith|Luke]], [[Clyde Langer|Clyde]], [[Rani Chandra|Rani]], [[Mr Smith]]
|setting       = [[Ealing]], [[London]], [[2009]]
|featuring           = Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart{{!}}Lethbridge-Stewart
|writer         = [[Phil Ford]]
|featuring2          = Gita Chandra
|director       = [[Graeme Harper]]
|featuring3          = Haresh Chandra
|producer       = [[Nikki Smith]]
|enemy               = [[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs. Wormwood]], [[Kaagh]]
|broadcast date = [[1 December (releases)|1 December]] - [[8 December (releases)|8 December]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]]
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|format         = 2x30 minute episodes
|writer               = Phil Ford
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|director             = [[Graeme Harper]]
|next           = From Rax. With Love<!--needs to be this; see talk page-->
|producer             = [[Nikki Smith]]
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|broadcast date       = 1 - 8 December 2008
'''''Enemy of the Bane''''' was the sixth and final serial in [[Series 2 (SJA)|series two]] of ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''. It introduced the [[Black Archive]], a collection of very dangerous alien technology that [[UNIT]] guards with maximum secrecy. It also included the return of villains [[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs Wormwood]] and [[Kaagh]].  
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'''''Enemy of the Bane''''' was the sixth and final serial of [[Series 2 (SJA)|series 2]] of ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''. It was written by [[Phil Ford]] and directed by [[Graeme Harper]]. It included the return of villains [[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs Wormwood]] and [[Kaagh]], and also introduced the [[Black Archive facility (Enemy of the Bane)|Black Archive]], a collection of very dangerous alien technology that [[UNIT]] guards with maximum secrecy and security.


Most notable was the surprising return of another character with a long history in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' series: [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|the Brigadier]]. Lethbridge-Stewart had not appeared on television since the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' story ''[[Battlefield (TV story)|Battlefield]]'' in 1989. This was the final televised appearance of the Brigadier. [[Nicholas Courtney]] died in 2011. His character was then made to pass away during the events of [[TV]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song (TV story)|The Wedding of River Song]]''.
Most notable was the surprising return of another character with a long history in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' series: [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|the Brigadier]]. Lethbridge-Stewart had not appeared on television since the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' story ''[[Dimensions in Time (TV story)|Dimensions in Time]]'' in 1993. This was the final televised appearance of the Brigadier before [[Nicholas Courtney]] died in 2011. His character was then [[retire]]d through his passing away during the events of {{cs|The Wedding of River Song (TV story)}}.


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
[[Gita Chandra]] is kidnapped by [[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs Wormwood]]. This turns out to be a snare for [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah Jane]]. Mrs Wormwood has joined forces with another of Sarah Jane's enemies, [[Kaagh]]. As they prepare to settle old scores, Sarah Jane turns to an old friend.
[[Gita Chandra]] is kidnapped by [[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs Wormwood]]. This turns out to be a snare for [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah Jane]]. Mrs Wormwood has joined forces with another of Sarah Jane's enemies, [[Kaagh]]. As they prepare to settle old scores, Sarah Jane turns to [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|an old friend]].


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
=== Part 1 ===
=== Part 1 ===
[[Gita Chandra]] is working late on a special floral commission. The client turns out to be [[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs Wormwood]]. She paralyses Gita, certain the disappearance of [[Rani Chandra|Rani's]] mum will lure [[Sarah Jane Smith]] to the case. At the same time, [[Luke Smith|Luke]] has been having nightmares about Mrs Wormwood.[[File:Phonicdisruptor.jpg|thumb|[[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs Wormwood]] knocks [[Gita Chandra|Gita]] out cold with her [[phonic disruptor]].]]
[[File:Phonicdisruptor.jpg|thumb|[[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs Wormwood]] knocks [[Gita Chandra|Gita]] out cold with her [[phonic disruptor]].]]
[[Gita Chandra]] is working late on a special floral commission. The client turns out to be [[Wormwood (Invasion of the Bane)|Mrs Wormwood]]. She paralyses Gita, certain the disappearance of [[Rani Chandra|Rani's]] mum will lure [[Sarah Jane Smith]] to the case. At the same time, [[Luke Smith|Luke]] has been having nightmares about Mrs Wormwood.


Rani realises her mum has vanished. [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah Jane]] and [[Luke Smith|Luke]] go to the Chandras' house and talk to her and [[Haresh Chandra|Haresh]] about what happened. Rani suspects it could be aliens at work, but Sarah Jane says that it is not always aliens. People go missing all the time and come home safe.
Rani realises her mum has vanished. Sarah Jane and Luke go to the Chandras' house and talk to her and [[Haresh Chandra|Haresh]] about what happened. Rani suspects it could be aliens at work, but Sarah Jane says that it is not always aliens. People go missing all the time and come home safe.


Sarah Jane, Luke and [[Clyde Langer|Clyde]] head to Gita's shop, [[Bloomin' Lovely]], to investigate while Sarah Jane uses her [[scanner watch]] to search for alien traces. Luke and Clyde find a cheque signed by Mrs Wormwood. When [[Mr Smith]] scans it, there is a hidden code which offers clues to Mrs Wormwood's location. Sarah Jane and Rani go to rescue Gita, discussing the [[Bane (Invasion of the Bane)|Bane]] and [[Bubble Shock]] on the way.
Sarah Jane, Luke and [[Clyde Langer|Clyde]] head to Gita's shop, [[Bloomin' Lovely]], to investigate while Sarah Jane uses her [[scanner watch]] to search for alien traces. Luke and Clyde find a cheque signed by Mrs Wormwood. When [[Mr Smith]] scans it, there is a hidden code which offers clues to Mrs Wormwood's location. Sarah Jane and Rani go to rescue Gita, discussing the [[Bane (Invasion of the Bane)|Bane]] and [[Bubble Shock]] on the way.


They find Gita unconscious and meet up with Mrs Wormwood. The former Bane operative explains she took the blame for her species' [[Invasion of the Bane|failed attempt at invading the Earth]] and has been exiled from her people and world. The Bane will eat her alive if they catch her.
They find Gita in a trance, unresponsive, and meet up with Mrs Wormwood. The former Bane operative explains she took the blame for her species' failed attempt at invading the Earth and has been exiled from her people and world. The Bane will eat her alive if they catch her.


When the Bane attack, Mrs Wormwood uses her [[phonic disruptor]] on them. It emits sound which penetrates their ears and stops them in their tracks. The Bane grab Sarah Jane by the leg, but Mrs Wormwood saves her, attacking the Bane with a metal pole. The three head back to [[Bannerman Road]], shocking Luke when he opens the door.
When the Bane attack, Mrs Wormwood uses her [[phonic disruptor]] on them. It emits sound which penetrates their ears and stops them in their tracks. The Bane grab Sarah Jane by the leg, but Mrs Wormwood saves her, attacking the Bane with a metal pole. The three head back to [[Bannerman Road]], shocking Luke when he opens the door.


In the attic, Mr Smith does a bio-analysis on Mrs Wormwood, confirming she is Bane. Mr Smith asks if having her in the attic is a good idea. Sarah Jane asks Mr Smith to put a containment field around her if she causes trouble. Mrs Wormwood says that an ancient immortal, [[Horath]], tried to take over the galaxy, but was defeated three thousand years ago. Unable to destroy him, Horath's captors separated his body and consciousness and placed them at opposite ends of the galaxy.  
In the attic, Mr Smith does a bio-analysis on Mrs Wormwood, confirming she is Bane. Mr Smith asks if having her in the attic is a good idea. Sarah Jane asks Mr Smith to put a containment field around her if she causes trouble. Mrs Wormwood says that an ancient immortal, [[Horath]], tried to take over the galaxy, but was defeated three thousand years ago. Unable to destroy him, Horath's captors separated his body and [[consciousness]] and placed them at opposite ends of the galaxy. Mrs Wormwood says the Bane have found Horath's consciousness, and are trying to find his body, which is, like so many other things of galactic importance, on [[Earth]]. Once united, the Bane will be able to conquer the galaxy. The only clue to the body's location is in the [[Tunguska Scroll]], kept in [[UNIT]]'s [[Black Archive facility (Enemy of the Bane)|Black Archive facility]], a secure storehouse of alien artefacts.


Mrs Wormwood says the Bane have found Horath's consciousness, and are trying to find his body, which is, like so many other things of galactic importance, on [[Earth]]. Once united, the Bane will be able to conquer the galaxy. The only clue to the body's location is in the [[Tunguska Scroll]],  kept in [[UNIT]]'s [[Black Archive]], a secure storehouse of alien artefacts.
[[File:BrigadierBane.jpg|thumb|left|[[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|An old friend]] returns.]]
[[File:BrigadierBane.jpg|thumb|left|[[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|An old friend]] returns.]]
Sarah Jane visits her old friend, [[retire]]d Brigadier Sir [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart]], to get his help to enter the Archive. Sarah Jane and Rani obtain the Tunguska Scroll. UNIT personnel stop Sarah Jane, but she uses her [[sonic lipstick]] and escapes with Rani and the Brigadier. Meanwhile Luke talks to Mrs Wormwood. When the Bane attack the house, he releases her from the force field so that the Bane cannot catch her. She is about to escape when a Bane tries to eat her. She tries to use her phonic disruptor but being in the containment field has drained its power. At that moment, [[Sontaran]] Commander [[Kaagh]] shoots the Bane and reveals himself as her agent. She asks after the Consciousness of Horath and he replies that he has hidden it. She relishes the thought of her and Kaagh getting their long-awaited revenge on Sarah Jane and her friends.


Sarah Jane visits her old friend, retired Brigadier Sir [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart]], to get his help to enter the Archive. Sarah Jane and Rani obtain the Tunguska Scroll. UNIT personnel stop Sarah Jane, but she uses her [[sonic lipstick]] and escapes with Rani and the Brigadier. Meanwhile Luke talks to Mrs Wormwood. When the Bane attack the house, he releases her from the force field. She is about to escape when a Bane tries to eat her. [[Sontaran]] Commander [[Kaagh]] shoots it and reveals himself as her agent.
=== Part 2 ===
Luke and Clyde are surrounded by Bane. Clyde picks up a hose and soaks the Bane, trying to force them back. Mrs Wormwood arrives and uses her phonic disruptor (which has been recharged by Kaagh) to blow up the Bane, leaving goo on Luke and Clyde. Sarah Jane arrives with Rani and the Brigadier. To prevent UNIT finding them, Sarah Jane, Luke, Clyde, Rani, the Brigadier and Mrs Wormwood all hide in Gita's flower shop. Mrs Wormwood asks Sarah Jane for the scroll but she refuses. Commander Kaagh arrives and grabs Sarah Jane's sonic lipstick, destroying it. He demands the scroll and threatens the youngsters. Sarah Jane gives the scroll to Mrs Wormwood. Mrs Wormwood forces Luke to go with her and Commander Kaagh.


=== Part 2 ===
Mrs Wormwood, Kaagh and Luke arrive at a factory where Kaagh has hidden his space pod. He places the Consciousness of Horath in the scroll. Mrs Wormwood says that Luke could be the ruler of the galaxy as her son. Luke grabs the scroll and runs. Kaagh chases him. Just as Kaagh is about to shoot Luke, Mrs Wormwood, in her Bane form, jumps in front of Kaagh and transforms back to human. She uses her phonic disruptor again.
Luke and Clyde are surrounded by Bane. Clyde picks up a hose and soaks the Bane, trying to force them back. Mrs Wormwood arrives and uses her phonic disruptor to blow up the Bane, leaving goo on Luke and Clyde. Sarah Jane arrives with Rani and the Brigadier. To prevent UNIT finding them, Sarah Jane, Luke, Clyde, Rani, the Brigadier and Mrs Wormwood all hide in Gita's flower shop. Mrs Wormwood asks Sarah Jane for the scroll but she refuses. Commander Kaagh arrives and grabs Sarah Jane's sonic lipstick, destroying it. He demands the scroll and threatens the youngsters. Sarah Jane gives the scroll to Mrs Wormwood. Mrs Wormwood forces Luke to go with her and Commander Kaagh.
[[File:Wormwood and Sontaran.jpg|thumb|right|Mrs Wormwood reveals her actual motives to the gang.]]


Mrs Wormwood, Kaagh and Luke arrive at a factory where Kaagh has hidden his space pod. He places the Consciousness of Horath in the scroll. Mrs Wormwood says that Luke could be ruler of the galaxy as her son. Luke grabs the scroll and runs. Kaagh chases him. Just as Kaagh is about to shoot Luke, Mrs Wormwood, in her Bane mode, jumps in front of Kaagh and transforms back to human. She uses her phonic disruptor again.
[[File:Scrollprophecy.jpg|thumb|left|The powers of [[Horath]] are unleashed.]]
[[File:Scrollprophecy.jpg|thumb|left|The powers of [[Horath]] are unleashed.]]
Meanwhile, the others go to Sarah Jane's house to speak to Mr Smith, to try to find the whereabouts of Luke, Mrs Wormwood and Kaagh. [[Cal Kilburne|Major Kilburne]] tries to stop them, revealing himself as a Bane agent. The Brigadier uses a hidden gun in his cane to stun the Major. They borrow Gita's van and go after their friends.


Meanwhile the others go to Sarah Jane's house to speak to Mr Smith, to try to find the whereabouts of Luke, Mrs Wormwood and Kaagh. [[Cal Kilburne|Major Kilburne]] tries to stop them, revealing himself as a Bane agent. The Brigadier uses a hidden gun in his cane to stun the Major. They borrow Gita's van and go after their friends.  
Mrs Wormwood, Luke and Kaagh arrive at a stone circle and find a force field around it. Only humans can enter. Mrs Wormwood forces Luke to insert the scroll. When he does, the stone circle opens. It's a portal which leads to Horath. Mrs Wormwood uses her sonic device again and Kaagh drops to the ground.


Mrs Wormwood, Luke and Kaagh arrive at a stone circle and find a force field around it. Only humans can enter. Mrs Wormwood forces Luke to insert the scroll. When he does, the stone circle opens. It's a portal which leads to Horath. Mrs Wormwood uses her sonic device again and Kaagh drops to the ground.
Sarah Jane arrives. Mrs Wormwood tries to convince Luke to go with her, saying she is his mother. Luke says his real mum is Sarah Jane. Clyde, meanwhile, walks over to Kaagh to check if he's hurt. Kaagh asks Clyde to help him regain his honour. Mrs Wormwood is upset but convinces herself that the best way to heal her broken heart is to kill Sarah Jane's gang. However, as she prepares to do so, Kaagh pushes her into the portal. It explodes, trapping them in another dimension, leaving Luke feeling a bit sorry for Mrs Wormwood. Sarah Jane reveals she has another sonic lipstick and destroys the scroll. She then reflects on how amazing the universe can be, as well as her own corner of it, as she bids goodbye to the Brigadier. She asserts that aliens will always visit Earth as it's a wonderful place to be.
 
Sarah Jane arrives. Mrs Wormwood tries to convince Luke to go with her, saying she is his mother. Luke says his real mum is Sarah Jane. Clyde, meanwhile, walks over to Kaagh and questions why he serves Mrs Wormwood. Mrs Wormwood is upset, but convinces herself that the best way to heal her broken heart is to kill Sarah Jane's gang. However, as she prepares to do so, Kaagh shouts, "Sontar-ha!" and pushes her into the portal. It explodes, trapping them in another dimension, leaving Luke feeling a bit sorry for Mrs Wormwood. Sarah Jane reveals she has another sonic lipstick and destroys the scroll. She then reflects on how amazing the universe can be, as well as her own corner of it, as she bids goodbye to the Brigadier. She asserts that aliens will always visit Earth as it's a wonderful place to be.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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* [[Haresh Chandra]] - [[Ace Bhatti]]
* [[Haresh Chandra]] - [[Ace Bhatti]]
* [[Cal Kilburne|Major Cal Kilburne]] - [[Simon Chadwick]]
* [[Cal Kilburne|Major Cal Kilburne]] - [[Simon Chadwick]]
=== Uncredited cast ===
* [[Joan (Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?)|Joan]] - [[Joan Williams]]<ref>[http://www.castingcollective.co.uk/search-for-artistes/wales/profile?sl=84685&p=3&artiste_id=6583 Profile Joan Williams] at Casting Collective</ref>


== Crew ==
== Crew ==
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== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* The Brigadier mentions fighting [[Dalek]]s, [[Cybermen]], [[Auton]]s and [[Zygon]]s.
* Kaagh says, "[[Sontar-ha]]."
* The Brigadier says that "the cat's out of the bag" about aliens now, probably referencing the [[Dalek Invasion of Earth (2009)]].
 
=== Individuals ===
* Mrs Wormwood mentions [[Maria Jackson]], saying Rani was taller than her predecessor.
* Mrs Wormwood mentions [[Maria Jackson]], saying Rani was taller than her predecessor.
* Kaagh discovered Mrs Wormwood on a planet in the [[Snaketongue Nebula]].
* [[Horath]] is the immortal tyrant of the [[Dark Empire]].
* Luke and Kaagh share a disbelief in [[fate]].
 
=== Locations ===
* Kaagh discovered Mrs Wormwood on a planet in the [[Snake Tongue Nebula]].
* The [[Verlixix Spiral Cluster]] is a star cluster.
* The [[Tunguska province]] is located in [[Russia]].
* Horath's consciousness is hidden at the [[Kaldeann Cluster]].
* The [[A786]] is located near [[Whitebarrow]].
 
=== Organisations and institutions ===
* Mrs Wormwood uses a cheque from the [[Mercian Bank]].
* Mrs Wormwood uses a cheque from the [[Mercian Bank]].
* Cal Kilburne mentions that the Brigadier's wife "let him in", obliquely referencing [[Doris Lethbridge-Stewart]].
* The [[Bane Kindred]] are an organisation which hunts Mrs Wormwood.
 
=== Objects ===
* Mr Smith uses a [[containment vortex]] to lock Mrs Wormwood inside a force field.
* The [[Tunguska Scroll]] is recovered in the [[Tunguska Basin]] in [[1908]].
 
=== Species ===
* The Brigadier mentions fighting [[Dalek]]s, [[Cyberman|Cybermen]], [[Auton]]s and [[Zygon]]s.
 
=== Events ===
* Rani mentions the [[Roswell crash]].


== Story notes ==
== Story notes ==
* Brigadier Sir Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart returns for the first time in nineteen years. He last appeared on television in the 1989 adventure [[TV]]: ''[[Battlefield (TV story)|Battlefield]]''. His appearance in this story marks forty years in the role for Nicholas Courtney. He first appeared as Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart in the 1968 serial, [[TV]]: ''[[The Web of Fear (TV story)|The Web of Fear]]''. He is the longest-serving single character in ''Doctor Who'' thus far, second only to the Doctor himself. This would be [[Nicholas Courtney]]'s final televised appearance as the Brigadier. He passed away in 2011.
* [[Freema Agyeman]] was originally scheduled to reprise the role of [[Martha Jones]] for this story, but had to pull out when she was signed to co-star in ''Law & Order: UK'', which also prevented plans for her to appear in ''[[Series 3 (Torchwood)|Torchwood: Children of Earth]]''. As an alternative, [[Russell T Davies]] devised the idea of having the Brigadier return. ([[REF]]: ''[[Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale|Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale - The Final Chapter]]'')
* [[Freema Agyeman]] was originally scheduled to reprise the role of [[Martha Jones]] for this story, but had to pull out when she was signed to co-star in ''Law & Order: UK''. As an alternative, [[Russell T Davies]] devised the idea of having the Brigadier return. ([[REF]]: ''[[Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale|Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale - The Final Chapter]]'')
* The previous on-screen appearance of the Brigadier other than the appearance of a photograph in ''Invasion of the Bane'' and a few name-drops ([[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Slitheen (TV story)|Revenge of the Slitheen]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Poison Sky (TV story)|The Poison Sky]]'') was in the independent spin-off production, [[HOMEVID]]: ''[[Downtime]]'' in 1995.
* This episode introduces the concept of UNIT's Black Archive, which was later featured in [[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Doctor (TV story)|The Day of the Doctor]]''.
* [[The Brigadier]] shoots a Bane operative dead with a gun hidden in his cane. Before this episode aired it was said that he would kill Kaagh with it.
* As with series one, the villains in the final story also featured in the opening story. In series one, the Slitheen were in the first story, [[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Slitheen (TV story)|Revenge of the Slitheen]]'', and returned in the last story of the series, [[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]''. This time the [[Sontaran]] [[Commander]] [[Kaagh]] is in [[TV]]: ''[[The Last Sontaran (TV story)|The Last Sontaran]]'' and this story. The [[Slitheen]] and [[Sontaran]]s have previously featured in the new series of ''Doctor Who''.
* When Sarah Jane and Rani talk in the Black Archives, they use a joke from [[TV]]: ''[[Tooth and Claw (TV story)|Tooth and Claw]]''.
* Mrs Wormwood says to Luke, "I am your mother", in a serious context. This could be a subtle nod to the line, "I am your father", in the ''Star Wars'' movie, ''The Empire Strikes Back'', which also features a protagonist named Luke.


=== Ratings ===
=== Ratings ===
''To be added''
 
* Part 1 - 0.46 million viewers ([[DWMSE 23]])
* Part 2 - 0.56 million viewers ([[DWMSE 23]])
 
''Part One's BBC One repeat gained 0.94 million with an AI score of 79, whilst Part Two's BBC One repeat gained 0.82 million with an AI score of 85.''


=== Filming locations ===
=== Filming locations ===
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=== Production errors ===
=== Production errors ===
* In her Bane form, Mrs Wormwood's skin seems to have changed colour.
{{SJA discontinuity}}
* When the Bane explode over Luke and Clyde, although there are two, one on each side, the slime only comes from one direction, the Bane on Clyde's side.
* In his introduction scene, the Brigadier calls Major Kilburne "Major Kilburt".
* When Clyde opens the front door to a Bane, the branches on the Bane's left move before its tentacle touches them.
* When Sarah Jane destroys the scroll, the sound of sparks is still audible for a few seconds after the camera cuts to show the scroll has disappeared.
* When Sarah Jane destroys the scroll, the sound of sparks is still audible for a few seconds after the camera cuts to show the scroll has disappeared.


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
{{SJA discontinuity}}
* Mrs Wormwood returns after the defeat of the [[Bane (Invasion of the Bane)|Bane]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Invasion of the Bane (TV story)}}) [[Kaagh|Commander Kaagh]] also returns for revenge on Sarah Jane. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Last Sontaran (TV story)}})
* Mrs Wormwood returns along with the [[Bane (Invasion of the Bane)|Bane]]. They last appeared in [[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Bane (TV story)|Invasion of the Bane]]''.
* Sarah Jane tells Rani of how the Bane were behind [[Bubble Shock!]], and that they created Luke artificially. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Invasion of the Bane (TV story)}})
* [[Kaagh|Commander Kaagh]] returns. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Last Sontaran (TV story)|The Last Sontaran]]'')
* Lethbridge-Stewart is a Special Envoy for UNIT. He often serves on diplomatic missions, such as his recent trip to [[Peru]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Poison Sky (TV story)}}) He doesn't trust UNIT as it stands today. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Fragments (TV story)}})
* Sir Alistair is a Special Envoy for UNIT. He often serves on diplomatic missions, such as his recent trip to [[Peru]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Poison Sky (TV story)|The Poison Sky]]'') He doesn't trust UNIT as it stands today ("Homeworld security", poor human rights seen in [[TV]]: ''[[Fragments (TV story)|Fragments]]'' etc.), but still maintains a Level One (highest) security clearance.
* Clyde is still upset about how his father treated his mother. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Mark of the Berserker (TV story)}})
* The concept of Horath's body and consciousness being separated is similar to what was done to Nephthys in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Sands of Time (novel)|The Sands of Time]]''.
* When Rani asks how long the government have been aware of aliens, Sarah Jane says even [[Victoria|Queen Victoria]] knew of them, referencing the creation of the [[Torchwood Institute]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Tooth and Claw (TV story)}})
* The Brigadier last appeared with Sarah Jane in ''Doctor Who'' in ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]''.
* Lethbridge-Stewart notes how alien life has become public knowledge. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Mark of the Berserker (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Christmas Invasion (TV story)}})
* On video, the Brigadier last met Sarah Jane in [[HOMEVID]]: ''[[Downtime]]''.
* With Mr Smith, Luke will later make a record of his encounters with Kaagh and the Bane for the [[Alien Files]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[SJAF 3]]'')
* The events of [[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Bane (TV story)|Invasion of the Bane]]'', ''[[The Last Sontaran (TV story)|The Last Sontaran]]'' and [[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem (TV story)|The Sontaran Stratagem]]'' / ''[[The Poison Sky (TV story)|The Poison Sky]]'' are mentioned.
* When Rani asks how long the government have been aware of aliens, Sarah Jane says even [[Victoria|Queen Victoria]] knew of them, referencing the creation of the [[Torchwood Institute]]. Rani replies, "Bet she wasn't amused", [[Rose Tyler]] made a bet with the Doctor that she could make Queen Victoria say, "We are not amused" and won. ([[TV]]: ''[[Tooth and Claw (TV story)|Tooth and Claw]]'')


== Home video releases ==
== Home video releases ==
This story, along with the rest of Series 2, was released on DVD on 9th November 2009 (UK) and 10th November 2009 (North America).
* This story, along with the rest of Series 2, was released on [[DVD]] on 9th November 2009 ([[UK]]) and 10th November 2009 (North [[America]]).
* It was released in the Complete Collection Series 1-5 boxset release (Region 2 release: 6th February 2012).


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Enemy of the Bane was the sixth and final serial of series 2 of The Sarah Jane Adventures. It was written by Phil Ford and directed by Graeme Harper. It included the return of villains Mrs Wormwood and Kaagh, and also introduced the Black Archive, a collection of very dangerous alien technology that UNIT guards with maximum secrecy and security.

Most notable was the surprising return of another character with a long history in the Doctor Who series: the Brigadier. Lethbridge-Stewart had not appeared on television since the Doctor Who story Dimensions in Time in 1993. This was the final televised appearance of the Brigadier before Nicholas Courtney died in 2011. His character was then retired through his passing away during the events of The Wedding of River Song [+]Loading...["The Wedding of River Song (TV story)"].

Synopsis[[edit] | [edit source]]

Gita Chandra is kidnapped by Mrs Wormwood. This turns out to be a snare for Sarah Jane. Mrs Wormwood has joined forces with another of Sarah Jane's enemies, Kaagh. As they prepare to settle old scores, Sarah Jane turns to an old friend.

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Part 1[[edit] | [edit source]]

Mrs Wormwood knocks Gita out cold with her phonic disruptor.

Gita Chandra is working late on a special floral commission. The client turns out to be Mrs Wormwood. She paralyses Gita, certain the disappearance of Rani's mum will lure Sarah Jane Smith to the case. At the same time, Luke has been having nightmares about Mrs Wormwood.

Rani realises her mum has vanished. Sarah Jane and Luke go to the Chandras' house and talk to her and Haresh about what happened. Rani suspects it could be aliens at work, but Sarah Jane says that it is not always aliens. People go missing all the time and come home safe.

Sarah Jane, Luke and Clyde head to Gita's shop, Bloomin' Lovely, to investigate while Sarah Jane uses her scanner watch to search for alien traces. Luke and Clyde find a cheque signed by Mrs Wormwood. When Mr Smith scans it, there is a hidden code which offers clues to Mrs Wormwood's location. Sarah Jane and Rani go to rescue Gita, discussing the Bane and Bubble Shock on the way.

They find Gita in a trance, unresponsive, and meet up with Mrs Wormwood. The former Bane operative explains she took the blame for her species' failed attempt at invading the Earth and has been exiled from her people and world. The Bane will eat her alive if they catch her.

When the Bane attack, Mrs Wormwood uses her phonic disruptor on them. It emits sound which penetrates their ears and stops them in their tracks. The Bane grab Sarah Jane by the leg, but Mrs Wormwood saves her, attacking the Bane with a metal pole. The three head back to Bannerman Road, shocking Luke when he opens the door.

In the attic, Mr Smith does a bio-analysis on Mrs Wormwood, confirming she is Bane. Mr Smith asks if having her in the attic is a good idea. Sarah Jane asks Mr Smith to put a containment field around her if she causes trouble. Mrs Wormwood says that an ancient immortal, Horath, tried to take over the galaxy, but was defeated three thousand years ago. Unable to destroy him, Horath's captors separated his body and consciousness and placed them at opposite ends of the galaxy. Mrs Wormwood says the Bane have found Horath's consciousness, and are trying to find his body, which is, like so many other things of galactic importance, on Earth. Once united, the Bane will be able to conquer the galaxy. The only clue to the body's location is in the Tunguska Scroll, kept in UNIT's Black Archive facility, a secure storehouse of alien artefacts.

An old friend returns.

Sarah Jane visits her old friend, retired Brigadier Sir Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, to get his help to enter the Archive. Sarah Jane and Rani obtain the Tunguska Scroll. UNIT personnel stop Sarah Jane, but she uses her sonic lipstick and escapes with Rani and the Brigadier. Meanwhile Luke talks to Mrs Wormwood. When the Bane attack the house, he releases her from the force field so that the Bane cannot catch her. She is about to escape when a Bane tries to eat her. She tries to use her phonic disruptor but being in the containment field has drained its power. At that moment, Sontaran Commander Kaagh shoots the Bane and reveals himself as her agent. She asks after the Consciousness of Horath and he replies that he has hidden it. She relishes the thought of her and Kaagh getting their long-awaited revenge on Sarah Jane and her friends.

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Luke and Clyde are surrounded by Bane. Clyde picks up a hose and soaks the Bane, trying to force them back. Mrs Wormwood arrives and uses her phonic disruptor (which has been recharged by Kaagh) to blow up the Bane, leaving goo on Luke and Clyde. Sarah Jane arrives with Rani and the Brigadier. To prevent UNIT finding them, Sarah Jane, Luke, Clyde, Rani, the Brigadier and Mrs Wormwood all hide in Gita's flower shop. Mrs Wormwood asks Sarah Jane for the scroll but she refuses. Commander Kaagh arrives and grabs Sarah Jane's sonic lipstick, destroying it. He demands the scroll and threatens the youngsters. Sarah Jane gives the scroll to Mrs Wormwood. Mrs Wormwood forces Luke to go with her and Commander Kaagh.

Mrs Wormwood, Kaagh and Luke arrive at a factory where Kaagh has hidden his space pod. He places the Consciousness of Horath in the scroll. Mrs Wormwood says that Luke could be the ruler of the galaxy as her son. Luke grabs the scroll and runs. Kaagh chases him. Just as Kaagh is about to shoot Luke, Mrs Wormwood, in her Bane form, jumps in front of Kaagh and transforms back to human. She uses her phonic disruptor again.

The powers of Horath are unleashed.

Meanwhile, the others go to Sarah Jane's house to speak to Mr Smith, to try to find the whereabouts of Luke, Mrs Wormwood and Kaagh. Major Kilburne tries to stop them, revealing himself as a Bane agent. The Brigadier uses a hidden gun in his cane to stun the Major. They borrow Gita's van and go after their friends.

Mrs Wormwood, Luke and Kaagh arrive at a stone circle and find a force field around it. Only humans can enter. Mrs Wormwood forces Luke to insert the scroll. When he does, the stone circle opens. It's a portal which leads to Horath. Mrs Wormwood uses her sonic device again and Kaagh drops to the ground.

Sarah Jane arrives. Mrs Wormwood tries to convince Luke to go with her, saying she is his mother. Luke says his real mum is Sarah Jane. Clyde, meanwhile, walks over to Kaagh to check if he's hurt. Kaagh asks Clyde to help him regain his honour. Mrs Wormwood is upset but convinces herself that the best way to heal her broken heart is to kill Sarah Jane's gang. However, as she prepares to do so, Kaagh pushes her into the portal. It explodes, trapping them in another dimension, leaving Luke feeling a bit sorry for Mrs Wormwood. Sarah Jane reveals she has another sonic lipstick and destroys the scroll. She then reflects on how amazing the universe can be, as well as her own corner of it, as she bids goodbye to the Brigadier. She asserts that aliens will always visit Earth as it's a wonderful place to be.

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Not every person who worked on this adventure was credited. The absence of a credit for a position doesn't necessarily mean the job wasn't required. The information above is based solely on observations of the actual end credits of the episodes as broadcast, and does not relay information from IMDB or other sources.


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  • Mrs Wormwood mentions Maria Jackson, saying Rani was taller than her predecessor.
  • Horath is the immortal tyrant of the Dark Empire.
  • Luke and Kaagh share a disbelief in fate.

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Ratings[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Part 1 - 0.46 million viewers (DWMSE 23)
  • Part 2 - 0.56 million viewers (DWMSE 23)

Part One's BBC One repeat gained 0.94 million with an AI score of 79, whilst Part Two's BBC One repeat gained 0.82 million with an AI score of 85.

Filming locations[[edit] | [edit source]]

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Production errors[[edit] | [edit source]]

If you'd like to talk about narrative problems with this story — like plot holes and things that seem to contradict other stories — please go to this episode's discontinuity discussion.
  • In his introduction scene, the Brigadier calls Major Kilburne "Major Kilburt".
  • When Clyde opens the front door to a Bane, the branches on the Bane's left move before its tentacle touches them.
  • When Sarah Jane destroys the scroll, the sound of sparks is still audible for a few seconds after the camera cuts to show the scroll has disappeared.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Mrs Wormwood returns after the defeat of the Bane. (TV: Invasion of the Bane [+]Loading...["Invasion of the Bane (TV story)"]) Commander Kaagh also returns for revenge on Sarah Jane. (TV: The Last Sontaran [+]Loading...["The Last Sontaran (TV story)"])
  • Sarah Jane tells Rani of how the Bane were behind Bubble Shock!, and that they created Luke artificially. (TV: Invasion of the Bane [+]Loading...["Invasion of the Bane (TV story)"])
  • Lethbridge-Stewart is a Special Envoy for UNIT. He often serves on diplomatic missions, such as his recent trip to Peru. (TV: The Poison Sky [+]Loading...["The Poison Sky (TV story)"]) He doesn't trust UNIT as it stands today. (TV: Fragments [+]Loading...["Fragments (TV story)"])
  • Clyde is still upset about how his father treated his mother. (TV: The Mark of the Berserker [+]Loading...["The Mark of the Berserker (TV story)"])
  • When Rani asks how long the government have been aware of aliens, Sarah Jane says even Queen Victoria knew of them, referencing the creation of the Torchwood Institute. (TV: Tooth and Claw [+]Loading...["Tooth and Claw (TV story)"])
  • Lethbridge-Stewart notes how alien life has become public knowledge. (TV: The Mark of the Berserker [+]Loading...["The Mark of the Berserker (TV story)"], The Christmas Invasion [+]Loading...["The Christmas Invasion (TV story)"])
  • With Mr Smith, Luke will later make a record of his encounters with Kaagh and the Bane for the Alien Files. (TV: SJAF 3)

Home video releases[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • This story, along with the rest of Series 2, was released on DVD on 9th November 2009 (UK) and 10th November 2009 (North America).
  • It was released in the Complete Collection Series 1-5 boxset release (Region 2 release: 6th February 2012).

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ Profile Joan Williams at Casting Collective
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