The 12-episode series of six new two-part stories will include a guest appearance from the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) in two special episodes, which also unite Sarah Jane with another of the Doctor’s former companions, Jo Grant (Katy Manning). Additional guest stars include Laila Rouass, Cheryl Campbell, David Bradley, Julie Graham and Lucie Jones.

Series 4 begins with Part One of Joseph Lidster’s ‘The Nightmare Man’ on Monday 11th October.