'Sarah Jane Adventures' heads to America

The Sarah Jane Adventures has reportedly been purchased by the Sci Fi Channel in America.

An article in the Los Angeles Times states that the Doctor Who spin-off, starring Elisabeth Sladen, will begin screening in the United States in April.

The CBBC show's creator, Russell T Davies, explained the differences between The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood: "There's death and despair, but less violence and more fun... [and] more hugs."

The BBC has yet to officially confirm whether the programme will be given a second series.

>Click here for a review of the first series of The Sarah Jane Adventures