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|image= Wirrn Noah.jpg | |image = Wirrn Noah.jpg | ||
|series=[[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | |series = [[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | ||
|season number= Season 12 | |season number = Season 12 (Doctor Who 1963) | ||
|season serial number = 2 | |season serial number = 2 | ||
|story number=76 | |story number = 76 | ||
|doctor=Fourth Doctor | |doctor = Fourth Doctor | ||
|companions= [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah]], [[Harry Sullivan|Harry]] | |companions = [[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah]], [[Harry Sullivan|Harry]] | ||
|enemy= | |enemy = [[Wirrn]] [[Swarm Leader]] | ||
|setting= [[Nerva Beacon]], [[16087]] | |featuring = [[Vira]], [[Noah (The Ark in Space)|Noah]], [[Dune]] | ||
|writer= | |setting = [[Nerva Beacon|Space Station ''Nerva'']], [[16087]] | ||
|director= [[Rodney Bennett]] | |writer = Robert Holmes | ||
|producer= [[Philip Hinchcliffe]] | |director = [[Rodney Bennett]] | ||
|novelisation= Doctor Who and the Ark in Space | |producer = [[Philip Hinchcliffe]] | ||
|script=The Scripts: Tom Baker 1974/5 | |novelisation = Doctor Who and the Ark in Space (novelisation) | ||
|epcount=4 | |script = The Scripts: Tom Baker 1974/5 | ||
|broadcast date= | |epcount = 4 | ||
|network= | |broadcast date = 25 January - 15 February 1975 | ||
|format= 4x25-minute episodes | |network = BBC1 | ||
|serial production code= [[List of production codes|4C]] | |format = 4x25-minute episodes | ||
|prev= Robot (TV story) | |serial production code = [[List of production codes|4C]] | ||
|next= The Sontaran Experiment (TV story) | |prev = Robot (TV story) | ||
|made prev= The Sontaran Experiment (TV story) | |next = The Sontaran Experiment (TV story) | ||
|made next= Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story) | |made prev = The Sontaran Experiment (TV story) | ||
|clip=The Human Species - The Ark In Space - Doctor Who - BBC | |made next = Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story) | ||
|clip2=Sarah stuck in the conduit - Doctor Who - The Ark in Space - BBC | |clip = The Human Species - The Ark In Space - Doctor Who - BBC | ||
|clip3=Bargaining with the wirrn - Doctor Who - BBC sci-fi|bts = Peter Capaldi's favourite classic episodes - Doctor Who Series 9 (2015) - BBC}} | |clip2 = Sarah stuck in the conduit - Doctor Who - The Ark in Space - BBC | ||
'''''The Ark in Space''''' was the second serial of [[season 12]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It was the Fourth Doctor's first full, post-[[regeneration|regenerative]] story. It proceeded from a mild-[[cliffhanger]] at the end of ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'', showing what happened after Harry Sullivan climbed into [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the police box]] in [[ | |clip3 = Bargaining with the wirrn - Doctor Who - BBC sci-fi | ||
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|adapted into = The Ark (audio story) | |||
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'''''The Ark in Space''''' was the second serial of [[Season 12 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 12]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It was the Fourth Doctor's first full, post-[[regeneration|regenerative]] story. It proceeded from a mild-[[cliffhanger]] at the end of ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'', showing what happened after Harry Sullivan climbed into [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the police box]] in [[UNIT]]'s laboratory. It importantly established the location of [[Space Station Nerva]], which would be the narrative lynchpin of the season. | |||
''The Ark in Space'' had a somewhat tortuous scripting process, having slipped past two [[writer]]s before its scripts were finally accepted. Both [[Christopher Langley]] and [[ | ''The Ark in Space'' had a somewhat tortuous scripting process, having slipped past two [[writer]]s before its scripts were finally accepted. Both [[Christopher Langley]] and [[John Lucarotti]] tried and failed to write a script about a space station for season 12. Of the two, Lucarotti came closest. However, because he then lived on a boat anchored in the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] — and there was a postal strike afflicting [[Corsica]] — Lucarotti was essentially incommunicado to [[script editor]] Robert Holmes. It was impossible for Holmes to conduct timely consultation with the ''Doctor Who'' veteran. Lucarotti was paid fully for his work, and Holmes undertook a page one rewrite, retaining only the central concept of Lucarotti's tale. ([[INFO]]: ''The Ark in Space'') | ||
Despite its difficult birth, the story won kudos from the [[BBC Wales]] production staff. [[Russell T Davies]] once called ''The Ark in Space'' his favourite storyline of the 1963 version of ''Doctor Who'', ([[DOC]]: ''[[Inside the World of Doctor Who]]'') and [[Steven Moffat]] considered it the best Fourth Doctor story, ([[REF]]: ''[[DWM 457]]'') while [[ | Despite its difficult birth, the story won kudos from the [[BBC Wales]] production staff. [[Russell T Davies]] once called ''The Ark in Space'' his favourite storyline of the 1963 version of ''Doctor Who'', ([[DOC]]: ''[[Inside the World of Doctor Who]]'') and [[Steven Moffat]] considered it the best Fourth Doctor story, ([[REF]]: ''[[DWM 457]]'') while [[Barnaby Edwards]] confessed to being "petrified of the [[Wirrn]]" as a child. ([[CON]]: ''[[Do You Remember the First Time? (CON episode)|Do You Remember the First Time?]]'') [[Tom Baker]] himself has also stated that, of all the stories he'd filmed, ''The Ark in Space'' was his favourite. | ||
It was a particularly popular serial with contemporary audiences, as well. Part two, in fact, was the fifth-most-watched programme of its week, making it the highest-charting episode of the original version of the programme. In fact, it retained its crown until the transmission of ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'', which was the second-most-watched programme of its week. | It was a particularly popular serial with contemporary audiences, as well. Part two, in fact, was the fifth-most-watched programme of its week, making it the highest-charting episode of the original version of the programme. In fact, it retained its crown until the transmission of ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'', which was the second-most-watched programme of its week. | ||
From a production standpoint, it was the first story produced by [[Philip Hinchcliffe]], the new [[producer]] after [[Barry Letts]] departed from the show. He established a new, darker and ostensibly "Gothic" style of storytelling during his time as the producer of ''Doctor Who'', although this particular story only demonstrated the former trait, being more in the genre of the | From a production standpoint, it was the first story produced by [[Philip Hinchcliffe]], the new [[producer]] after [[Barry Letts]] departed from the show. He established a new, darker and ostensibly "Gothic" style of storytelling during his time as the producer of ''Doctor Who'', although this particular story only demonstrated the former trait, being more in the genre of the 'space opera horror' later popularised by ''[[Alien (film)|Alien]]''. Notably, [[42 (TV story)|a much later TV story]], would inadvertently find itself mimicking {{w|Sunshine (2007 film)|a contemporary of the same genre}}. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
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=== Part two === | === Part two === | ||
[[File:Harry_doctor_meet_vira.jpg|thumb|Nerva's first crew member revives.]] | [[File:Harry_doctor_meet_vira.jpg|thumb|Nerva's first crew member revives.]] | ||
The insect falls to the floor, obviously dead for a long time. The Doctor finds a medical kit but is unsure of how to use it. One of the sleeping pallets activates, and the occupant takes the medkit and sleepily uses it to revive herself fully. She introduces herself as [[Vira]], First Med-tech, and demands to know what the TARDIS crew are doing aboard. She agrees to revive Sarah when she realises her suspension was an accident. Vira explains that [[solar flare]]s were threatening to destroy Earth's ecosystem and that the government put a select group of humans in suspension on [[Nerva Beacon|Nerva | The insect falls to the floor, obviously dead for a long time. The Doctor finds a medical kit but is unsure of how to use it. One of the sleeping pallets activates, and the occupant takes the medkit and sleepily uses it to revive herself fully. She introduces herself as [[Vira]], First Med-tech, and demands to know what the TARDIS crew are doing aboard. She agrees to revive Sarah when she realises her suspension was an accident. Vira explains that [[solar flare]]s were threatening to destroy Earth's ecosystem and that the government put a select group of humans in suspension on [[Nerva Beacon|Space Station ''Nerva'']], so they could repopulate the Earth after five thousand years. She is astonished when the Doctor informs her that she has "overslept" by several thousand years because of the alien's sabotage. While she tries to revive the station commander, [[Lazar (The Ark in Space)|Lazar]], or "Noah" as he is known, the power fails again. | ||
The Doctor goes down to the station's infrastructure to effect repairs and sees a large, green grub in the solar collector, feeding on the solar energy. Noah revives and demands the TARDIS crew be removed before they contaminate the genetic pool. He arms himself and proceeds to the control room, where he stuns the Doctor. Vira notices that [[Dune]], the station's chief technician, is missing from his pallet. Noah ascribes this to the "[[regressive]]" interlopers. He enters the infrastructure to look for any damage the Doctor may have done but is accosted by the grub, which touches his hand and renders him unconscious. Harry and Sarah find and wake the Doctor, only to be escorted back to the cryogenic section by Noah, who keeps his hand firmly tucked out of sight in his pocket. | The Doctor goes down to the station's infrastructure to effect repairs and sees a large, green grub in the solar collector, feeding on the solar energy. Noah revives and demands the TARDIS crew be removed before they contaminate the genetic pool. He arms himself and proceeds to the control room, where he stuns the Doctor. Vira notices that [[Dune]], the station's chief technician, is missing from his pallet. Noah ascribes this to the "[[regressive]]" interlopers. He enters the infrastructure to look for any damage the Doctor may have done but is accosted by the grub, which touches his hand and renders him unconscious. Harry and Sarah find and wake the Doctor, only to be escorted back to the cryogenic section by Noah, who keeps his hand firmly tucked out of sight in his pocket. | ||
As they return, Vira is reviving [[Libri]], a young technician, who is instantly afraid of Noah. The commander begins to act erratically and insists the revivals be halted and that Dune is not missing, stating, "I am Dune", before storming out. The Doctor convinces Libri to go after Noah and stop him. He then proceeds to examine Dune's cryogenic pallet. He finds membrane from the alien queen's egg sac and concludes that the queen laid her eggs in Dune's body before she died, and the alien larvae have absorbed Dune's knowledge along with his body. Libri, meanwhile, finds Noah in the control room but cannot bring himself to shoot his commanding officer, who kills him before bringing his hand slowly from his pocket. He has started to metamorphose into an alien being. | As they return, Vira is reviving [[Libri]], a young technician, who is instantly afraid of Noah when he first sees him. The commander begins to act erratically and insists the revivals be halted and that Dune is not missing, stating, "I am Dune", before storming out. The Doctor convinces Libri to go after Noah and stop him. He then proceeds to examine Dune's cryogenic pallet. He finds membrane from the alien queen's egg sac and concludes that the queen laid her eggs in Dune's body before she died, and the alien larvae have absorbed Dune's knowledge along with his body. Libri, meanwhile, finds Noah in the control room but cannot bring himself to shoot his commanding officer, who kills him before bringing his hand slowly from his pocket. He has started to metamorphose into an alien being. | ||
=== Part three === | === Part three === | ||
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* [[Lycett (The Ark in Space)|Lycett]] - [[John Gregg]] | * [[Lycett (The Ark in Space)|Lycett]] - [[John Gregg]] | ||
* [[Libri]] - [[Christopher Master]] | * [[Libri]] - [[Christopher Master]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Wirrn]] operators - [[Stuart Fell]], [[Nick Hobbs]] | ||
* [[Earth High Minister|High Minister's]] | * [[Earth High Minister|High Minister's]] voice - [[Gladys Spencer]] ''(not featured in 69-minute compilation repeat)'' | ||
* Voices on Nerva - [[Peter Tuddenham]] | * Voices on Nerva - [[Peter Tuddenham]] | ||
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* [[Inlay operator|Inlay Operator]] - [[Dave Jervis]] ([[INFO]]: ''The Ark in Space'') | * [[Inlay operator|Inlay Operator]] - [[Dave Jervis]] ([[INFO]]: ''The Ark in Space'') | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Individuals === | === Individuals === | ||
* The Doctor says his [[The Doctor's scarf|scarf]] was knitted by [[Madame Nostradamus]]. | * The Doctor says his [[The Doctor's scarf|scarf]] was knitted by [[Madame Nostradamus]]. | ||
* Harry calls the Doctor a "[[boffin]]". | * Harry calls the Doctor a "[[boffin]]". | ||
* Harry mentions [[Pompey Barracks]]. | * Harry mentions [[Pompey Barracks]]. | ||
* The Doctor paraphrases ''[[Henry IV]]'' - "Discretion being the greater part of valour". | |||
=== Foods and beverages === | === Foods and beverages === | ||
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* The Wirrn's lungs can turn [[carbon dioxide]] into [[oxygen]]. | * The Wirrn's lungs can turn [[carbon dioxide]] into [[oxygen]]. | ||
* The Doctor mentions the [[Eumenes]] genus of [[wasp]]s as capable of injecting their larvae into [[caterpillar]]s. | * The Doctor mentions the [[Eumenes]] genus of [[wasp]]s as capable of injecting their larvae into [[caterpillar]]s. | ||
=== Science === | |||
* The Wirrn are interested in assimilating human [[knowledge]] including [[Quantum physics|quantum mechanics]]. | |||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* The | * Working titles for the story were ''The Ark'' and ''Ark in Space'' (without "The"). The latter was also the title given in ''Radio Times'' for the 69-minute compilation repeat of the story, as first broadcast Wednesday 20 August 1975. The Australian VHS release of the story in January 1989 also uses the title ''Ark in Space''. | ||
* In part one, the opening title sequence was tinted pink and green, making it appear brown rather than the usual blue (even the light on top of the TARDIS is | * In part one, the opening title sequence was tinted pink and green, making it appear brown rather than the usual blue (even the light on top of the TARDIS is brown). This colour tint was never used again. | ||
* The [[Nerva Beacon]] sets are reused for ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]''. | * The ''[[Nerva Beacon|Nerva]]'' sets are reused for ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]''. | ||
* The whole story bears resemblance to the Ridley Scott film ''[[Alien (film)|Alien]]'' released in 1979. | * The whole story bears resemblance to the Ridley Scott film ''[[Alien (film)|Alien]]'' released in 1979. | ||
* It is only mentioned once by Vira, but Noah's name is Lazar; "Noah" being a joke on his role on Nerva. | * It is only mentioned once by Vira, but Noah's real name is Lazar; "Noah" being a joke on his role on Nerva. | ||
* Aside from an extra, Brian Jacobs, as Technician [[Dune]] | * Aside from an extra, [[Brian Jacobs]], as Technician [[Dune]]; and two voice-over artistes, [[Gladys Spencer]] and [[Peter Tuddenham]], no-one but the regular cast appears on-screen in part one. This had not occurred since ''[[The Edge of Destruction (TV story)|The Edge of Destruction]]'' aired in the show's first season and would not happen again. | ||
* Vira was written to be black and possibly | * Vira was written to be black and possibly [[Haiti]]an, but [[Rodney Bennett]] cast [[Wendy Williams]] instead. | ||
* The original script was written by [[ | * The original script was written by [[John Lucarotti]] and he was paid for his work; however, script editor [[Robert Holmes]] had to do extensive revision and received the on-screen writer's credit. Lucarotti's storyline included an Ark, an uninhabitable Earth, humans who had overslept and aliens who had entered the Ark in the meantime. Noticeable differences include the race of the aliens and that the Doctor went to the Ark intentionally. Lucarotti's aliens, named the Delc, had the ability to replicate instantly. This would have been Lucarotti's fourth script for the show and his first since the [[William Hartnell]] era. | ||
* John Lucarotti had given the story individual episode titles, not realising the use of these had been discontinued after ''[[The Gunfighters (TV story)|The Gunfighters]]''. The episodes were named "Buttercups", "Puffball", "Camellias" and "Golfball". | * [[John Lucarotti]] had given the story individual episode titles, not realising the use of these had been discontinued after ''[[The Gunfighters (TV story)|The Gunfighters]]''. The episodes were named "Buttercups", "Puffball", "Camellias" and "Golfball". | ||
* Elisabeth Sladen is credited as "Sarah Jane" in ''Radio Times'' for part two. | * [[Elisabeth Sladen]] is credited as "Sarah Jane" in ''Radio Times'' for part two. | ||
* Gladys Spencer is credited alongside Peter Tuddenham as "Voices" for part one, and as "High Minister's Voice" for part three. | * [[Gladys Spencer]] is credited alongside [[Peter Tuddenham]] as "Voices" for part one, and as "High Minister's Voice" for part three. | ||
* The ''Radio Times'' programme | * The 69-minute compilation repeat of the story was heralded by a small ''Radio Times'' article entitled ''Encore, Dr. Who'', which was published alongside the programme listings for Wednesday 20 August 1975. This read as follows: "When ''Ark in Space'' was first shown earlier this year, it got the best viewing figure ever for a ''Dr. Who'' story. Now it's being reshown as one 70-minute programme (6.35 BBC1); and it's only two more weeks until a new ''Dr. Who'' series begins with a [[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|story set around Loch Ness]] — and with a <small>RADIO TIMES</small> feature." ''(original published text)'' | ||
* [[Christopher Master]] (Libri), [[John Gregg]] (Lycett) and [[Peter Tuddenham]] (Voice) were uncredited on-screen for the 69-minute compilation repeat of the story, though they were credited in ''Radio Times''; while [[Gladys Spencer]] (High Minister's Voice) was omitted entirely from the finished programme. The ''[[Radio Times]]'' programme listing was accompanied by a black-and-white illustration by [[Frank Bellamy]] depicting the Doctor, Space Ark Nerva, a Wirrn, and one of the Cryogenic Chamber's upright sleeper pallets, with the accompanying caption "''Dr. Who'' (Tom Baker) explores the intergalactic threat to the human survivors aboard the ''Ark in Space'': 6.35". ''(original published text)'' | |||
* This is the last non-season opener to introduce a new producer. | * This is the last non-season opener to introduce a new producer. | ||
* There was originally a scene where, in the final stages of larval infestation, Noah's head splits open and cracks in a torrent of acidic goo, that was cut because it was too graphic. There are conflicting reports on if the scene was ever filmed, and if it was, the scene was lost. | |||
* A scene was filmed where Noah confronts Vira and begs her to kill him to end his agony, which [[Philip Hinchcliffe]] decided to cut as it was too dark. The scene in the aired episode cuts from a shot of the Doctor looking on to a shot of him glowering and looking harrowed from a similar angle in a different room, with the door shut and no indication how they got away from Noah. [[Kenton Moore]], who played Noah, expressed his opinion that he was furious about the scene going because it was crucial to the whole story. The missing scene is lost. | |||
* [[John Lucarotti]]'s original script concerned a massive space ark carrying cryogenically-frozen humans, which had been invaded by the Delc. The Delc were fungi, grown from spores floating in space. The primary Delc took the form of floating heads, while their servitors appeared as headless bodies. The Delc were impervious to most forms of harm because any impact just caused the release of more spores. The Doctor eventually discovered that the Delc were susceptible to electrocution, and ultimately knocked the primary Delc out into space with a [[golf club]]. | |||
* In the original script, the conclusion of part four had the Wirrn going off into the depths of space, having been led away from Space Ark Nerva by the fully transformed Noah — an ending presumably written by [[Robert Holmes]] to allow for a possible sequel to the story. However, the BBC feared that the possibility of the Wirrn surviving would frighten younger viewers, forcing Holmes to kill them off instead. | |||
* [[Robert Holmes]] thought that the Wirrn looked like a "knackered [[Muppet]]". | |||
* The serial was repeated on [[BBC Four]], as part of its "Science Fiction Britannia" season in [[2006 (releases)|2006]]. Parts one and two aired on [[27 November (releases)|27 November]]; and parts three and four on [[4 December (releases)|4 December]]. | |||
* The Doctor mentions a "Bennett oscillator" - an in-joke reference to director [[Rodney Bennett]]. | |||
* Part two aired on [[Elisabeth Sladen]]'s twenty-ninth birthday. | |||
* [[Rodney Bennett]] disliked [[Robert Holmes]]' original ending, in which Noah drew the Wirrn out into the depths of space, away from the Ark. Bennett wanted the Wirrn to meet a more decisive end, and suggested the revelation that they could be dissolved in water. Holmes rejected this notion, and instead amended episode four to add Noah blowing up the shuttle with the Wirrn aboard. | |||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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=== Production errors === | === Production errors === | ||
{{discontinuity}} | {{discontinuity}} | ||
* During part one, when Sarah Jane is trapped in another room, Harry asks "Is she in the TARDIS?" The Doctor responds "Impossible, I've got the key." However, if you look closely, the door to the TARDIS can be seen as cracked open slightly. | |||
* There is a piece of very poor editing done when the half-mutated Noah confronts Vira and the Doctor as they move along the corridor (probably done to remove the more grotesque aspect of the scene). Noah is still talking and then somehow the door slams shut, cutting him off. Yet it is not clear who does this or what exactly happened. ''A part of this scene, in which Noah asks Vira to kill him before he turns completely into a Wirrn, was cut because it was felt it might be too disturbing for children.'' | * There is a piece of very poor editing done when the half-mutated Noah confronts Vira and the Doctor as they move along the corridor (probably done to remove the more grotesque aspect of the scene). Noah is still talking and then somehow the door slams shut, cutting him off. Yet it is not clear who does this or what exactly happened. ''A part of this scene, in which Noah asks Vira to kill him before he turns completely into a Wirrn, was cut because it was felt it might be too disturbing for children.'' | ||
* Just before Noah shoots Libri, as he says, "You fool, Libri", a crew member can clearly be heard coughing. | * Just before Noah shoots Libri, as he says, "You fool, Libri", a crew member can clearly be heard coughing. | ||
* The Wirrn falling out at the first cliffhanger interrupts the Doctor talking | * The Wirrn falling out at the first cliffhanger interrupts the Doctor talking — but he's not talking at the start of part two. ''Actually, he's talking in both, but his lines fade out more in part two. In both cases the Doctor is not watching Harry open the cupboard, so he has finished speaking when the dead Wirrn crashes to the floor.'' | ||
* One of the frozen humans can be seen blinking. | * One of the frozen humans can be seen blinking. | ||
* When the Doctor and Harry move the screwed-in table there are no mounting holes for the screws to go in. | * When the Doctor and Harry move the screwed-in table there are no mounting holes for the screws to go in. | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* ''The Ark in Space'' is part of a set concerning | * ''The Ark in Space'' is part of a set concerning [[Space Station Nerva]] without TARDIS travel, beginning in ''The Ark in Space'', continuing through [[TV]]: ''[[The Sontaran Experiment (TV story)|The Sontaran Experiment]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'' and [[PROSE]]: ''[[A Device of Death (novel)|A Device of Death]]'', and ending in [[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'', set back aboard Space Station Nerva earlier in time. The Doctor would return to Nerva in the company of [[Leela]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Destination: Nerva (audio story)|Destination: Nerva]]'') | ||
* [[PROSE]]: ''[[Placebo Effect (novel)|Placebo Effect]]'' features the [[Wirrn]] and delves further into their history and psychology. | * [[PROSE]]: ''[[Placebo Effect (novel)|Placebo Effect]]'' features the [[Wirrn]] and delves further into their history and psychology. | ||
* [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Wirrn Dawn (audio story)|Wirrn Dawn]]'' is set during the war between the humans and the Wirrn. | * [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Wirrn Dawn (audio story)|Wirrn Dawn]]'' is set during the war between the humans and the Wirrn. | ||
* [[TV]]: ''[[The Beast Below (TV story)|The Beast Below]]'' is set during the same human diaspora from Earth, as the episode explains that [[Starship UK]] was launched just before the climax of the solar flares hit Earth. The colony ship ''Erewhon'' in [[TV]]: ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'' is also from this era; the [[Twelfth Doctor]] mentions having met other colony ships from the evacuation, and when the colonists start waking up, the first to greet the Doctor and [[Bill Potts|Bill]] is Nate, who describes himself as a MedTech. | * [[TV]]: ''[[The Beast Below (TV story)|The Beast Below]]'' is set during the same human diaspora from Earth, as the episode explains that [[Starship UK]] was launched just before the climax of the solar flares hit Earth. The colony ship ''Erewhon'' in [[TV]]: ''[[Smile (TV story)|Smile]]'' is also from this era; the [[Twelfth Doctor]] mentions having met other colony ships from the evacuation, and when the colonists start waking up, the first to greet the Doctor and [[Bill Potts|Bill]] is Nate, who describes himself as a MedTech. | ||
* According to [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Wirrn Isle (audio story)|Wirrn Isle]]'', the recolonisation process began in [[far future|16087]]. By [[16127]], the main settlement was called [[Nerva City]], which was built on the former site of [[New York City]]. | * According to [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Wirrn Isle (audio story)|Wirrn Isle]]'', the recolonisation process began in [[far future|16087]]. By [[16127]], the main settlement was called [[Nerva City]], which was built on the former site of [[New York City]]. | ||
* The Doctor references the old | * The Doctor references the old Roma belief that the eye retains an image of the last thing beheld before death, in conjunction with the Wirrn's ability to have their memories neurally impressed after death, able to be later viewed. His [[eleventh incarnation]] would encounter a strange phenomenon that renders this [[superstition]] true. ([[TV]]:''[[The Crimson Horror (TV story)|The Crimson Horror]]'') | ||
* The Doctor tests the Ark's gravity by playing with a yo-yo, and judges its technology's age by examining a Bennett oscillator. The [[Twelfth Doctor]] would repeat both actions on a space shuttle landing on Earth's moon. ([[TV]]: ''[[Kill the Moon (TV story)|Kill the Moon]]'') | * The Doctor tests the Ark's gravity by playing with a yo-yo, and judges its technology's age by examining a Bennett oscillator. The [[Twelfth Doctor]] would repeat both actions on a space shuttle landing on Earth's moon. ([[TV]]: ''[[Kill the Moon (TV story)|Kill the Moon]]'') | ||
* | * Space Station Nerva would remain in orbit of [[Earth]] until at least [[16127]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Wirrn Isle (audio story)|Wirrn Isle]]'') | ||
* Harry reacts in amazement to the High Minister being a woman as he says that "fancy a member of the fair sex being top of the totem pole.” Somewhat curiously four stories later ''Terror of the Zygons'' revealed that the British Prime Minister is a woman although it could be probable that said prime minister may not have been in office prior to Harry being on Space Station Nerva. | |||
== Home video and audio releases == | == Home video and audio releases == | ||
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* Space Station Schematics | * Space Station Schematics | ||
* [[Howard Da Silva]] Intros (Region 1 only) - [[Continuity announcement]]s by Howard Da Silva, included in the 1978 Time/Life distribution of ''The Ark in Space ''to North American television stations. | * [[Howard Da Silva]] Intros (Region 1 only) - [[Continuity announcement]]s by Howard Da Silva, included in the 1978 Time/Life distribution of ''The Ark in Space ''to North American television stations. | ||
* [[TARDIS-cam]] | * ''[[TARDIS Cam No.1 (webcast)|TARDIS-cam]]'' | ||
* Interviews with [[Roger Murray-Leach]] and [[Tom Baker]] | * Interviews with [[Roger Murray-Leach]] and [[Tom Baker]] | ||
* Production Subtitles | * Production Subtitles | ||
* [[Easter Egg]] - 16-second spot featuring [[Tom Baker]] promoting the [[Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool]]. To access this hidden feature, press left at Tom Baker Interview on the Special Features menu. Another promotional spot for the exhibition appears after the closing credits of Part Four. | * [[Easter Egg]] - 16-second spot featuring [[Tom Baker]] promoting the [[Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool]]. To access this hidden feature, press left at Tom Baker Interview on the Special Features menu. Another promotional spot for the exhibition appears after the closing credits of Part Four. | ||
* [[Easter Egg]] - 30-second shot of a production clapperboard used for Part Two of ''The Ark in Space''. To access this hidden feature, press up at Part One on the Episode Selection menu. | * [[Easter Egg]] - 30-second shot of a production clapperboard used for Part Two of ''The Ark in Space''. To access this hidden feature, press up at Part One on the Episode Selection menu. | ||
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File:Thearkinspace_region1.jpg|Region 1 US cover | File:Thearkinspace_region1.jpg|Region 1 US cover | ||
File:Arkinspacenetherlandsdvd.jpg|Region 2 Netherlands cover | File:Arkinspacenetherlandsdvd.jpg|Region 2 Netherlands cover | ||
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Released: | Released: | ||
* Region 2 - [[8 April (releases)|8 April]] [[2002 (releases)|2002]] | * Region 2 - [[8 April (releases)|8 April]] [[2002 (releases)|2002]] | ||
::PAL - [[BBC DVD]] | ::PAL - [[BBC DVD]] | ||
* Region 4 - [[3 June (releases)|3 June]] 2002 | * Region 4 - [[3 June (releases)|3 June]] 2002 | ||
* Region 1 - [[6 August (releases)|6 August]] 2002 | * Region 1 - [[6 August (releases)|6 August]] 2002 | ||
::NTSC - | ::NTSC - | ||
Notes: | Notes: | ||
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* Editing for the DVD release was completed by the [[Doctor Who Restoration Team]]. | * Editing for the DVD release was completed by the [[Doctor Who Restoration Team]]. | ||
* Viewers have the option of replacing the model shots with new CGI effects. | * Viewers have the option of replacing the model shots with new CGI effects. | ||
* | ==== Special Edition ==== | ||
As with many serials released on DVD pre-2006, ''The Ark in Space'' was subsequently re-released as a special edition. This DVD was released on [[18 February (releases)|18 February]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]]. | |||
* | |||
* | ===== Special Features ===== | ||
* Commentary with Tom Baker ([[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]]), Elisabeth Sladen ([[Sarah Jane Smith|Sarah]]) and Phillip Hinchcliffe (Producer) | |||
** Radio Times Listings, Doctor Who Technical Manual, Crosse and Blackwell and Nestlé | * ''[[A New Frontier (documentary)|A New Frontier]]'' - Making ''The Ark in Space'' | ||
* TV Movie Version - Special 70-minute compilation of the story | |||
* ''[[Love and War (documentary)|Doctor Forever!- Love And War]]'' - Documentary examining the [[Virgin Books|Virgin]]/[[BBC Books]] novelisation range with [[Russell T Davies]] (''Doctor Who'' executive producer/lead writer) and [[Mark Gatiss]] (''Doctor Who'' writer) | |||
* ''Scene Around Six'' | |||
* 8mm Location Footage - from [[Robot (TV story)|Tom Baker's first story]] | |||
* Optional CGI Effects | |||
* Original BBC Trailer | |||
* Interview with Designer Roger Murray-Leach | |||
* Alternative Title Sequence | |||
* Model Effects Roll - Original model effects footage including unused shots | |||
* CGI Effects Roll - Clean versions of the new CGI effects created for the original DVD release | |||
* 3D Technical Schematics | |||
* Photo Gallery | |||
* ''TARDIS-Cam'' | |||
* Coming Soon Trailer - ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'': Special Edition | |||
* Production Information Subtitles | |||
* ''[[Radio Times]]'' Listings, [[The Doctor Who Technical Manual (reference book)|''Doctor Who'' Technical Manual]], [[Crosse & Blackwell|Crosse and Blackwell]] and [[Nestlé]] Promotional Material in Adobe PDF format | |||
* Easter Eggs: | |||
** VT countdown for part two. To access this hidden feature, press left at Play All on Disc One's Main Menu to illuminate the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' logo. | |||
** ''Doctor Who'' Exhibition Blackpool promo #1. To access this hidden feature, press left at Photo Gallery on Disc One's Special Features menu to reveal a hidden ''Doctor Who'' logo. | |||
** [[Mind your step! (TV story)|''Doctor Who'' Exhibition Blackpool promo #2]]. To access this hidden feature, select Play All from Disc One's Main Menu, at which point the feature will play following the end credits of part four. | |||
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The Ark in Space Special Edidtion Region 2 UK Cover.jpg|Region 2 UK Special Edition Cover | |||
Ark in space special edition australia dvd.jpg|Region 4 Special Edition Cover | |||
File:The_ark_in_space.jpg| Region 1 Special Edition Cover | |||
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=== Digital releases === | === Digital releases === | ||
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* in non-continental [[iTunes]] stores ([[Australia]], [[Canada]], the [[UK]] and [[US]]) as a stand-alone story; | * in non-continental [[iTunes]] stores ([[Australia]], [[Canada]], the [[UK]] and [[US]]) as a stand-alone story; | ||
* on [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] (UK) as Season 76 of ''Doctor Who (Classic)'' series; | * on [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] (UK) as Season 76 of ''Doctor Who (Classic)'' series; | ||
* for streaming through [[BritBox]] (US) as part of Season 12 of ''Classic Doctor Who''. | * for streaming through [[BritBox]] (Canada and US) as part of Season 12 of ''Classic Doctor Who''. | ||
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File:ITunes ArkInSpace.jpg|iTunes cover | File:ITunes ArkInSpace.jpg|iTunes cover | ||
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=== VHS releases === | === VHS releases === | ||
This story was released on VHS in compilation form in Australia and the UK in [[1989 (releases)|1989]] in PAL format (BBCV 4244), though the Australian release was several months | This story was released on VHS in compilation form in Australia and the UK in [[1989 (releases)|1989]] in PAL format (BBCV 4244), though the Australian release was several months before that in the UK. The Australian release was titled ''Ark in Space'', and the sleeve credited Elisabeth Sladen and Ian Marter as well as Tom Baker. | ||
The story was re-released in "Complete & Unedited" (i.e. episodic) form in [[1994 (releases)|1994]]. | |||
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=== Laserdisc releases === | === Laserdisc releases === | ||
* This story was released on Laserdisc by Encore Entertainment in [[1996 (releases)|1996]]. | * This story was released in episodic form on Laserdisc by Encore Entertainment in [[1996 (releases)|1996]]. | ||
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