David Whitaker Doctor Who Script editor of did good job doing this follow up adventure based on The Web Planet television episode and found clever way talking about TV adventure with out using or refereeing TV companion's . as for novel you see below very faithful to the DOCTOR WHO story that was broadcast on BBC TV in 1965.
William Russell brought life to Lair Of The Zarbi of this short story that first appeared in DOCTOR WHO ANNUAL at Christmas in 1965 
