Earth High Minister

Earth High Minister was an office held in the government of Earth prior to its evacuation by solar flares. He or she answered to the World Executive. At that time, a woman served in that office.

The Ark project seemed to be overseen by the Earth High Minister, who recorded two motivating messages: one to be played to volunteers, just before they were put into cryogenic suspension; and a second one to listen to upon revival. (TV: The Ark in Space)

Behind the scenes

• Gladys Spencer provided the recorded voice of the Earth High Minister. She was credited alongside Peter Tuddenham as "Voices" for part one, and as "High Minister's Voice" for part three. Her scenes were omitted entirely from the 69-minute compilation repeat of the story, as broadcast Wednesday 20 August 1975.