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A Bug’s Strife (Sterilizing “The Ark in Space”)
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A Bug’s Strife (Sterilizing “The Ark in Space”)

We’ve all been there: After waking up from a long sleep, you open your eyes only to witness a buzzing insect that’s invaded your bedroom. So we can all relate to the human refugees on Nerva Station, although when the pest is a man-sized space parasite that wants to consume you and absorb your memories PLUS you and your friends are the last of the human race — well, the stakes get a bit raised. There’s no question The Ark in Space sets up a suspenseful tale for the ages, and even functions as a prototype for the Alien series. But the thing about prototypes is their main purpose is to work out the, uh, bugs.

Commentary for The Ark in Space begins at 20:37.

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Story Essentials

  • Season 12, Serial 2

  • Story number: 75, per the The Pull To Open Codex

  • Writers: Robert Holmes, John Lucarotti

  • Director: Rodney Bennett

  • Producer: Philip Hinchcliffe

  • Aired 25 January – 15 February 1975

Pull To Open: The Ark in Space

  • Season 4

  • Episode 24

Hosts: Pete Pachal and Chris Taylor

Music: Martin West/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thinking Fish⁠⁠

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