Doctor Who: The Ark(1966)
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.
Doctor Who: The Ark (1966) is a science fiction, drama and adventure film directed by Michael Imison, released on March 26, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jackie Lane and Eric Elliott. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Imison
- Writers:
- Paul Erickson, Lesley Scott, Gerry Davis
- Producers:
- John Wiles
- Composer:
- Tristram Cary
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Doctor Who: The Ark Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hartnell
as The Doctor
Peter Purves
as Steven Taylor
Jackie Lane
as Dodo Chaplet
- Eric Elliott
Eric Elliott
as Commander
- Inigo Jackson
Inigo Jackson
as Zentos
- Roy Spencer
Roy Spencer
as Manyak
Michael Sheard
as Rhos
- Kate Newman
Kate Newman
as Mellium
- Ian Frost
Ian Frost
as Baccu
- Stephanie Heesom
Stephanie Heesom
as Guardian
Paul Greenhalgh
as Guardian
- Edmund Coulter
Edmund Coulter
as Monoid
Key crew
Directed by Michael Imison, written by Paul Erickson, Lesley Scott and Gerry Davis, produced by John Wiles.
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Doctor Who: The Ark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Doctor Who: The Ark – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Doctor Who: The Ark?
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The main cast of Doctor Who: The Ark (1966) includes William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jackie Lane, Eric Elliott and Inigo Jackson. The film was directed by Michael Imison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Doctor Who: The Ark released?
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Doctor Who: The Ark was released on March 26, 1966 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Doctor Who: The Ark worth watching?
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Doctor Who: The Ark (1966) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.