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Doctor Who S12E5 — The Ark in Space (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 12•Episode 5

The Ark in Space (1)

8.1/10 · 1,072 votesJan 25, 197525 min

Ranked #7 of 20 in Season 12•+0.2 vs season avg

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The Doctor's attempt to give Harry a trip in the TARDIS sees the two of them and Sarah Jane arriving onboard a space station in the far future, with some rather deadly security mechanisms.

Directed byRodney Bennett
Written byRobert Holmes
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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Ian Marter

Ian Marter

Harry Sullivan

Crew4

Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

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Rodney Bennett

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Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

Roger Murray-Leach

Roger Murray-Leach

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"The Ark in Space (1)" is episode 5 of Doctor Who season 12. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,072 votes, ranking #7 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Rodney Bennett and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on January 25, 1975.

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