Whatever Happened To Sarah Jane? - Outside References

Outside References

• Clyde describes the meteor coming to Earth like something out of the film Armageddon.
• When questioned about Maria, Andrea mentions "Ave Maria" and Maria Callas.
• As in many previous Doctor Who episodes, BBC News 24 releases 'Breaking News' during the serial, although again without the BBC logo present.
• The fictional Triffids are mentioned.
• The song "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" is heard at Andrea's party.
• The Kinks song "You Really Got Me" is heard on a radio when Maria arrives in the 1960s.
• When Maria is on the Internet on her laptop, she goes on bebo.
• The title is a direct reference to the book and film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
• The puzzle box featured in the episodes bears a strong mechanical resemblance to the puzzle box from the Hellraiser film series.