Elisabeth Sladen cast as Dr Who's new assistant
Jun. 06, 1973 - New assistant for Dr Who. 25 year old Elisabeth Sladen will be Dr Who's new assistant when Jon Pertwee returns in the new series early next year. She will play Sarah Jane Smith, a bright young journalist on a woman's magazine, who joins the Doctor in his adventures. Elisabeth has previously appeared in a number of popular television programmes including Z Cars, Doomwatch, and Coronation Street'. Work on the new Dr Who series will begin in September. Keystone photo shows: Elisabeth Sladen today at the BBC TV Centre, Wood Lane, West London
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