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Doctor Who S12E8 — The Ark in Space (4)

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Doctor Who•Season 12•Episode 8

The Ark in Space (4)

8.1/10 · 925 votesFeb 15, 197525 min

Ranked #9 of 20 in Season 12•+0.2 vs season avg

The Doctor tries to protect the humans still in cryogenic suspension from the Wirrn, who are determined to use Earth as their new breeding ground.

Directed byRodney Bennett

Written byRobert Holmes

Previous episodeE7 · The Ark in Space (3)Next episodeE9 · The Sontaran Experiment (1)

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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

Writer

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Rodney Bennett

Director

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 (4)" is episode 8 of Doctor Who season 12. It scored 8.1/10 from 925 votes, ranking #9 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Rodney Bennett and written by Robert Holmes, it aired on February 15, 1975.

Next: E9 · The Sontaran Experiment (1)Best of Season 12