Originally Posted By: iggy
The phone call teared me up. Great nod to the Brig.


Yes. Not only was it a beautiful nod, but it was the very kick-in-the-stomach the Doctor felt that made him realize that it was time to grow up and face his death. He always said Lethbridge-Stewart was the bravest soldier he ever knew. In the end, it was that very bravery--simply facing mortality with dignity--that reminded him he could do no less. THAT made it all the more profound, and summed up everything about The Brigadier in one scene than couldn't have been covered in an entire season. A very, very respectful send-off.

I wonder if they did anything for Liz Sladen on the Sarah-Jane Adventures? I haven't read up on it...