'Sarah Jane' exec talks series four, five
09 May 2010
While the fate of Torchwood is still unclear kiddie spinoff The Sarah Jane Adventures has a much more secure future after its news that the fourth AND fifth series have been given the go ahead
Heres a recent chat with executive producer Nikki Wilson telling is what to expect in the fourth and fifth series
Why were you picked up for two series in one go?
"It's an opportunity for us to plan for our characters over a two season arc which gives more stability to the show and also, CBBC want more, which is fantastic!
"It's an opportunity for us to plan for our characters over a two season arc which gives more stability to the show and also, CBBC want more, which is fantastic!
You've now been promoted to exec producer, congratulations! What does that mean for you day-to-day?
"Well I won't be as hands-on on the floor while shooting as I was as producer. It's still being very much across scripts and casting but I wont be around on set as much as I was last year. I'll miss it because I love it and I love the team but Brian Minchin has taken over as producer and he's going to be fantastic. I've left it in a very safe pair of hands."
Russell is sticking around as executive producer - how involved will he be going forward?
"It's Russell's baby so he absolutely loves the show with a passion and will always be very involved in the scripts and storyline process. He also will give notes on the edit at the other end as well. Although, because he's out of the country, he's less of a physical presence but we're still in daily email contact with him."
"Well I won't be as hands-on on the floor while shooting as I was as producer. It's still being very much across scripts and casting but I wont be around on set as much as I was last year. I'll miss it because I love it and I love the team but Brian Minchin has taken over as producer and he's going to be fantastic. I've left it in a very safe pair of hands."
Russell is sticking around as executive producer - how involved will he be going forward?
"It's Russell's baby so he absolutely loves the show with a passion and will always be very involved in the scripts and storyline process. He also will give notes on the edit at the other end as well. Although, because he's out of the country, he's less of a physical presence but we're still in daily email contact with him."
In series four the team will be meeting the Nightmare Man and the Shansheeth. What more can you tell us?
"The Nightmare Man is part of a really big emotional journey for Luke which involves him facing his fears and excitement about the future. The Shansheeth are vulture undertakers who get embroiled with the gang on a big adventure for the middle of the series."
Also the group will be visiting an alien world for the first time - will that be difficult production-wise?
"It's part of a bigger episode - we're not setting a whole two episodes on an adventure off Earth so it's fairly containable. With Sarah Jane it's very much rooted in contemporary London and Bannerman Road will always be the heart of the show. We're not Doctor Who so we don't go flying off around the universe but this is an opportunity for us to get a glimpse of that.
"The Nightmare Man is part of a really big emotional journey for Luke which involves him facing his fears and excitement about the future. The Shansheeth are vulture undertakers who get embroiled with the gang on a big adventure for the middle of the series."
Also the group will be visiting an alien world for the first time - will that be difficult production-wise?
"It's part of a bigger episode - we're not setting a whole two episodes on an adventure off Earth so it's fairly containable. With Sarah Jane it's very much rooted in contemporary London and Bannerman Road will always be the heart of the show. We're not Doctor Who so we don't go flying off around the universe but this is an opportunity for us to get a glimpse of that.
Sarah Jane returns for its fourth series on CBBC this Autumn.
What do you think about this all are you pleased that theres going to be a series 4/5 we want your thoughts and comments below
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