Episode Guide: The Mark of the Berserker

Episode: Series Two, Episode Seven and Eight
Name: The Mark of the Berserker
Written by: Joseph Lidster
Running Time: Part One - 25 minutes, Part Two - 25 minutes
Broadcast Date: Part One - 3rd Nov, Part Two - 10th Nov 2008
Preceded by: Secrets of the Stars
Followed by: The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith
Aliens Featured: The Berserker
Starring:

  • Elisabeth Sladen – Sarah Jane Smith
  • Tommy Knight – Luke Smith
  • Daniel Anthony – Clyde Langer
  • Anjli Mohindra – Rani Chandra
  • Alexander Armstrong – Mr Smith
  • Yasmin Paige – Maria Jackson
  • Joseph Millson - Alan Jackson
  • Gary Beadle – Paul Langer
  • Jocelyn Jee Esien – Carla Langer
  • Ace Bhatti – Haresh Chandra
  • Perry Millward - Jacob
  • Huw Higginson - Mr Cunningham
  • Elijah Baker - Steve Wallace
  • Jessica Lewis - Detention Girl
  • Andrew Phillips - Detention Boy

Synopsis

Part One: An alien pendant, which gives its wearer the power to control others, is stolen from Sarah Jane's attic.

Part Two: Luke and Rani enlist the help of Clyde's mum to help track down Clyde and his father, who has the alien pendant. The chase leads to a terrifying waterside confrontation, as the pendant takes control of Paul and begins transforming him.