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'''''The Gift''''' was the sixth and final serial of [[Series 3 (SJA)|series 3]] of ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''. It was written by [[Rupert Laight]] | '''''The Gift''''' was the sixth and final serial of [[Series 3 (SJA)|series 3]] of ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]''. It was written by [[Rupert Laight]] and directed by [[Alice Troughton]]. It featured [[Elisabeth Sladen]] as [[Sarah Jane Smith]], [[Tommy Knight]] as [[Luke Smith]], [[Daniel Anthony]] as [[Clyde Langer]], [[Anjli Mohindra]] as [[Rani Chandra]], [[Alexander Armstrong]] as [[Mr Smith]] and [[John Leeson]] as [[K9]]. | ||
It was notable for containing the only televised direct reference to a family of [[Raxacoricofallapatorian]]s other than the [[Slitheen]], namely their rivals, the [[Blathereen]]. It also established that Raxicoricofallapatorians are not exclusively [[green]]-skinned. Rather, some individuals of this story had [[red]]-[[brown]]-toned [[skin]]. Though long a concept explored in prose representations of the [[RTD]] creations, other families had never been named, leaving casual viewers of ''SJA'' and ''[[Doctor Who]]'' to think that "Slitheen" was the name of a species. | It was notable for containing the only televised direct reference to a family of [[Raxacoricofallapatorian]]s other than the [[Slitheen]], namely their rivals, the [[Blathereen]]. It also established that Raxicoricofallapatorians are not exclusively [[green]]-skinned. Rather, some individuals of this story had [[red]]-[[brown]]-toned [[skin]]. Though long a concept explored in prose representations of the [[RTD]] creations, other families had never been named, leaving casual viewers of ''SJA'' and ''[[Doctor Who]]'' to think that "Slitheen" was the name of a species. | ||
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== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
When the [[Slitheen]]'s latest scheme to destroy [[Earth]] for profit is foiled, another family from the Slitheen's planet arrive, the [[Slitheen-Blathereen family|Blathereen]]. Though they seem helpful, can they be trusted? As a generous gesture of peace, the Blathereen gift the gang with a plant called [[Rakweed]], which could end world hunger. However, the Rakweed goes wild, spreading spores about [[London]] and infecting people, including Luke. Sarah must fight alone, not only to save the Earth, but also her son. Meanwhile, Clyde smuggles K9 into school to help him cheat at a test, and he, Rani and the metal dog find themselves trapped in the school — | When the [[Slitheen]]'s latest scheme to destroy [[Earth]] for profit is foiled, another family from the Slitheen's planet arrive, the [[Slitheen-Blathereen family|Blathereen]]. Though they seem helpful, can they be trusted? As a generous gesture of peace, the Blathereen gift the gang with a plant called [[Rakweed]], which could end world hunger. However, the Rakweed goes wild, spreading spores about [[London]] and infecting people, including Luke. Sarah must fight alone, not only to save the Earth, but also her son. Meanwhile, Clyde smuggles K9 into school to help him cheat at a test, and he, Rani and the metal dog find themselves trapped in the school — surrounded by Rakweed. Can the team work together across Ealing — and Antarctica — to prevent Rakweed from devouring the entire planet? | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
