No, Not the Mind Nimon!

This really ought to top every “Best Opening Lines,” list. The 21st century reading public is sleeping on Dorothy L Sayers.

The character and development of Sarah in her life after her time on Classic Who is one that’s pretty consistent through all her appearances, in New Who, Sarah Jane Adventures, and the EU materials of Big Finish and the novels.

One of Sarah’s traits is her anti-social tendencies, which come into effect after she leaves the Doctor in “Hand of Fear.”

this woman routinely goes through situations that has her crew thinking “damn I’m glad I don’t have to make that decision”, and even when she errs, she errs on the side of justice and integrity.

the show directly addresses her depression and guilt from her point of view and other characters (namely Tuvok) address it out loud. she is suffering for the choices she made and makes.

Kathryn Janeway is, perhaps, one of the best female examples of a hero that embodies “heavy is the head that wears the crown” while actively abhorring/loving that everything is her decision.

Rest in peace to the incredible Anthony Stewart Head (20th February 1954 - 1st June 2026)