Doctor Who: The Ark
Synopsis
The Doctor and his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplet arrive some ten million years into the future, on board a generation starship which is carrying the last of humanity away from an Earth that is about to fall into the Sun. However, the cold that Dodo has could prove devastating to these future humans and their servants, the Monoids.
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William Hartnell
The Doctor
Peter Purves
Steven Taylor
Jackie Lane
Dodo Chaplet
Eric Elliott
Commander
Inigo Jackson
Zentos
Roy Spencer
Manyak
Michael Sheard
Rhos
Kate Newman
Mellium
Ian Frost
Baccu
Stephanie Heesom
Guardian
Paul Greenhalgh
Guardian
Edmund Coulter
Monoid
Frank George
Monoid
Ralph Carrigan
Monoid
John Caesar
Monoid
Roy Skelton
Monoid Voice
John Halstead
Monoid Voice
Terence Woodfeld
Maharis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Imison
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Erickson, Lesley Scott, Gerry Davis
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Ark
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Imison
Paul Erickson, Lesley Scott, Gerry Davis
Tristram Cary
Noel Chanan
John Wiles
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Imison
Director
Paul Erickson
Writer
Lesley Scott
Writer
Tristram Cary
Original Music Composer
Daphne Dare
Costume Design
Barry Newbery
Production Design
Noel Chanan
Editor
John Wiles
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Ark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Who: The Ark about?
The Doctor and his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplet arrive some ten million years into the future, on board a generation starship which is carrying the last of humanity away from an Earth that is about to fall into the Sun. However, the cold that Dodo has could prove devastating to these future humans and their servants, the Monoids.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Ark?
Doctor Who: The Ark was directed by Michael Imison.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Ark?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Ark includes William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jackie Lane, Eric Elliott, Inigo Jackson.
When was Doctor Who: The Ark released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Ark was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Ark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Ark was composed by Tristram Cary.