Doctor Who – The Ultimate Adventure Doctor Who – The Ultimate Adventure Doctor Who – The Ultimate Adventure was a 1989 stage play written by Terrance Dicks, based on the long-running British science fiction television series "Doctor Who". The play was staged at twenty theatres around Britain, commencing 23 March 1989. It initially starred Jon Pertwee (who had played the Third Doctor in the series) as the Doctor. On 29 April Pertwee was ill, so understudy David Banks, who portrayed the Cyber Leader in the series from "Earthshock" onwards, played the Doctor for the matinee and evening performances. Pertwee continued in the role until 3 June
The Ark (Doctor Who) 1998. It was later released on CD with linking narration by Peter Purves. The CD also includes an interview with Peter about this story and his time on "Doctor Who". This CD is available as an Audio Book on the iTunes Store. "The Ark" was released on DVD on 14 February 2011 in region 2, and on 8 March 2011 in Region 1. The Ark (Doctor Who) The Ark is the fifth serial of the third season of the British science fiction television series "Doctor Who", which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from 5 to 26 March 1966.