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The Navy Lark: Series 1 and 2: The Classic BBC Radio Sitcom

The first two series of the vintage seafaring comedy One of BBC Radio's most popular and long-running sitcoms, The Navy Lark sailed the airwaves for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1977. Included here are the complete Series 1 and 2, featuring the madcap escapades of the merry crew of HMS Troutbridge, a Royal Navy frigate based on an unnamed island just off Portsmouth. It's laughs ahoy as we meet conniving Chief Petty Officer Jon Pertwee, silly-ass Sub-Lieutenant Leslie Phillips, put-upon Commander 'Thunderguts' Povey (Richard Caldicot) and the constantly bemused 'Number One' (Dennis Price in Series 1 and Stephen Murray in Series 2). Below decks Ronnie Barker is just about working his passage as (Un)Able Seaman 'Fatso' Johnson, while Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates are making mischief in a variety of roles - and keeping them all on their toes is Wren Heather Chasen. Superbly remastered and restored, these 42 classic shows are as hilarious as when they were first broadcast - so jump on deck and enjoy the maritime mirth, mayhem and misadventure! NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary Production credits Scripted by Lawrie Wyman Produced by Alastair Scott Johnston Starring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Dennis Price, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel Evans With Pamela Buck and June Tobin Remastered by Ted Kendall Thanks to Andrew Pixley Note: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releases For more information on the programme, contact: The Navy Lark Appreciation Society Honeysuckle Cottage Little Street Yoxford Suffolk IP7 3JQ Episode guide First broadcast on BBC Light Programme on the following dates: Series 1 The Missing Jeep 29 March 1959 Operation Fag End 5 April 1959 Number One's Chair 12 April 1959 The Fairground Lights 19 April 1959 The Comfort Fund 26 April 1959 Stuck up the Inlet 3 May 1959 The Admiral's Party 10 May 1959 The Hank of Heather 17 May 1959 The Multiple Mines 24 May 1959 The Gun Mechanism Test 31 May 1959 The Whittlesea Bay Yacht Regatta 7June 1959 The Psychology Test 14 June 1959 A Watch on the Initiative Test 21 June 1959 An Exercise in Filming 28 June 1959 The Smuggling Spy 5 July 1959 The Whittlesea Carnival and Fête 12 July 1959 Series 2 New at the Helm 16 October 1959 Fatso's Box Brownie 23 October 1959 Bringing Back the Barge 30 October 1959 The Mock Action 6 November 1959 Going Dutch 13 November 1959 The Figurehead 20 November 1959 Gunboat to Gumba 27 November 1959 Johnson Finds Treasure 4 December 1959 The Charter Trip to Antarctica 11 December 1959 Cementing Relations 18 December 1959 Strike Up the Band 25 December 1959 The Route March 1 January 1960 A Trip up the Thames 15 January 1960 Radar Talk Down System 15 January 1960 A Crisp Romance 22 January 1960 The Lighthouse Lark 29 January 1960 Pertwee Posted to Portsmouth 5 February 1960 Johnson's Diet 12 February 1960 Tug of War 19 February 1960 Return to Potarneyland 26 February 1960 The Cross Country Run 4 March 1960 The Morning After 11 March 1960 The Admiral's Present 18 March 1960 Secret Mission to Calais 25 March 1960 Mr Murray Goes Sick 1 April 1960 The Potarneyland Fishing Limit 8 April 1960 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Laurie Wyman (Author), Dennis Price, Full Cast, Heather Chasen, Jon Pertwee, June Tobin, Leslie Phillips, Michael Bates, Pamela Buck, Richard Caldicot, Ronnie Barker, Stephen Murray, Tenniel Evans (Narrator)

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The Navy Lark: Series 3, 4 and 5: The Classic BBC Radio Sitcom, Plus Episodes From The TV Lark

The Navy Lark gang are back for more seafaring shenanigans, as they leave the island behind for high jinks on the high seas - and get drummed out of the service, only to switch to some brand new roles... Collected here are the complete Series 3, 4 and 5, plus two Specials. Additionally, Troutbridge's crew disembark and drop anchor at at television studio in all nine existing episodes of spin-off series The TV Lark. Written by Lawrie Wyman, this classic comedy stars Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Stephen Murray, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel Evans. NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary Production credits Scripted by Lawrie Wyman Produced by Alastair Scott Johnston Starring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker, Tenniel Evans, Judy Cornwell and Janet Brown With June Tobin, Lawrie Wyman and Dennis Price Remastered by Ted Kendall Thanks to Andrew Pixley Note: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releases Episode guide First broadcast on BBC Light Programme on the following dates: The Wrens' Reunion Unaired (recorded 5 November 1960) Series 3 In Portsmouth for a Re-Fit 2 November 1960 Refitting Ebeneezer Pertwee 9 November 1960 Sea Trials of the Poppadom 16 November 1960 Mutiny Aboard Troutbridge 23 November 1960 The Exploding Biscuits 30 November 1960 Sir Willoughby Takes Over the Island 7 December 1960 Mount Rumpus Atoll 14 December 1960 The 50th Show: Mr Murray's Houseboat 21 December 1960 Johnson's Birthday 28 December 1960 Povey's Unexpected Leave 4 January 1961 Families' Day 11 January 1961 Falmouth Ghost Ship 18 January 1961 Onabushkan Flu 25 January 1961 The Efficiency Expert 1 February 1961 The Floggle Grummit Missile 8 February 1961 The Hitch-Hiking Counterfeiter 15 February 1961 Commodore Goldstein 22 February 1961 Mr Phillips Has Navigation Tuition 1 March 1961 CPO Pertwee and the Laundry 8 March 1961 The Surprise Wedding 15 March 1961 Series 4 Returning from Leave 15 September 1961 Captain Povey's Spy 22 September 1961 The Secret of Nessie's Youth 29 September 1961 The Northampton Hunt Ball 6 October 1961 Hijacked! 13 October 1961 Admiral Troutbridge 20 October 1961 Relatives and Reservations 27 October 1961 Humgrummits on the High Seas 3 November 1961 Are Captain and Mrs Povey Married? 10 November 1961 Cine Cameras at Sea 17 November 1961 The Citizen Adjustment Course 24 November 1961 A Hole Lieutenant 1 December 1961 Spy Catching in Casablanca 8 December 1961 Mount Pot Erupts 15 December 1961 Captain Povey's Shop 22 December 1961 Leading Seaman Goldstein's Party 29 December 1961 The Invitation 5 January 1962 The Cornish Exercise 12 January 1962 A Strange Hobby 19 January 1962 Mr Phillips Get Engaged 26 January 1962 The Sinking of the Bubble Car 2 February 1962 Long Jonathan Pertwee 9 February 1962 The Admiral's Accident Report 16 February 1962 Over the Sea to Rosyth 23 February 1962 The Return of Sir Frederick Flatley 2 March 1962 The Ship's Concert 9 March 1962 Christmas Special Calling the Antarctic 25 December 1962 The TV Lark Opening Night 25 January 1963 The Prestige Show 1 February 1963 Z Ambulances 8 February 1963 House of Commons 15 February 1963 Back to Portsmouth 22 February 1963 On Safari 1 March 1963 Ship Ahoy! 8 March 1963 The Potarneyland Election 15 March 1963 Back in the Navy 29 March 1963 Series 5 First Day out of Dock 5 April 1963 The New Barmaid 12 April 1963 A Deliberate Bashing 19 April 1963 Whittlesea Regatta 26 April 1963 HMS Troutbridge Gets a Rocket 3 May 1963 The Ghost Ship 10 May 1963 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Laurie Wyman (Author), Full Cast, Heather Chasen, Janet Brown, Jon Pertwee, June Tobin, Laurie Wyman, Leslie Phillips, Michael Bates, Richard Caldicot, Robin Boyle, Ronnie Barker, Stephen Murray, Tenniel Evans (Narrator)

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