Tyler, Donna Noble, and Ace. Sladen felt that part of her popularity was working alongside Pertwee and Baker, who were popular Doctors. Daniel Martin of The Guardian named her the best companion in 2007, writing that her "jolly-hockey-sticks good nature" made her so beloved. The Daily Telegraph Gavin Fuller also ranked Sarah Jane number one, praising Sladen's portrayal and saying that she displayed "great determination and bravery". In 2012, Toby Whithouse, who wrote Sarah Jane's return to the series in "School Reunion", said she was his favourite companion from the classic series. Concerning the impact of the character, he said: References External links Sarah Jane Smith on the BBC's Doctor Who website ("New Series") Sarah Jane Smith on the BBC's Doctor Who website ("Classic Series") Online TV Interview on Liverpool Reporter hosted by Jonathan Thompson with Elisabeth Sladen in 2006 BBC Norfolk Kids: The Sarah Jane Adventures BBC Norfolk: Interview with Elisabeth Sladen regarding Sarah Jane Smith Doctor Who companions British female characters in television Television characters introduced in 1973 Fictional orphans Fictional people from London Fictional reporters Recurring characters in Doctor Who The Sarah Jane Adventures characters UNIT Fictional journalists and mass media people Fictional people from the 20th-century Fictional people from the 21st-century