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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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The Navy Lark: Series 6 and 7: The Classic BBC Radio Sitcom

The sixth and seventh series of the much-loved comedy, plus the 1965 Christmas Special All aboard HMS Troutbridge for maritime mishaps and merriment, as the crew return from eventful leave and sail into more trouble. This collection contains the complete Series Six and Seven of the long-running sitcom, in which Pertwee becomes embroiled in various money-making schemes, Povey has a few domestic difficulties, 'Fatso' Johnson's literary and culinary efforts cause havoc - and there's romantic rivalry between Mr Phillips and Mr Murray for Wren Chasen's affections... Also included is special festive episode 'Hitting the Ice Floe', aired on Christmas Day 1965 as part of an Overseas Service Broadcast to the British Antartic Survey Teams. Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips and Stephen Murray star in these 33 laugh-out-loud episodes, alongside regulars Ronnie Barker, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Tenniel Evans and Heather Chasen, and guest stars including Amanda Murray, Janet Brown, Jan Waters and writer Lawrie Wyman. 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 and Tenniel Evans With Lawrie Wyman (uncredited), Amanda Murray, Janet Brown and Jan Waters 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 6 Wren Chasen Returns 27 September 1963 On the Carpet 4 October 1963 The Bungalese Spies 11 October 1963 Troutbridge's Party 18 October 1963 Rescuing Admirals 25 October 1963 Demise of the Depth Charges 1 November 1963 The Struggle for Promotion 8 November 1963 Navigation by Computer 15 November 1963 Stormy Weather 22 November 1963 Chasing the Kepeac 29 November 1963 The Submerged Island 6 December 1963 The Sicilian Secret Agent 13 December 1963 Germany's Troutbridge 20 December 1963 Confirming Povey's Rank 27 December 1963 The Calais Dock Strike 3 January 1964 Johnson's Memoirs 10 January 1964 The Emperor of Tratvia 17 January 1964 Open Day 24 January 1964 Stuck on a Sandbank 31 January 1964 Series 7 Taking Some Liberties 11 July 1965 Smugglers in the Solent 18 July 1965 Mr Murray is Victimised 25 July 1965 The Poveys Move House 1 August 1965 Captain Povey Reports Sick 8 August 1965 Admiral Pertwee's Fleet 15 August 1965 Let Loose with a Chopper 22 August 1965 Making a Right Pig's Breakfast 29 August 1965 The Mysterious Pudding Mine 5 September 1965 The Hovercraft Training Course 12 September 1965 Sabotaged Floggle-Toggle Box 19 September 1965 The Potarneyland Training Exercise 26 September 1965 Going on Leave to Croydon 3 October 1965 Christmas Special Hitting the Ice Floe 25 December 1965 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

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

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The Navy Lark: Series 8 and 9: The Classic BBC Radio Sitcom

The eighth and ninth series of the vintage comedy about life aboard a Royal Navy frigate There's more fun on the ocean waves in these 33 hilarious episodes, as the hapless Captain Povey and his reluctant subordinates are caught up in more comic capers. Contained here are the complete Series Eight and Nine of the popular show, which sees Murray courting Heather, Phillips pursuing the new Wren and Pertwee planning some special commemorative gifts for Troutbridge's 25th anniversary. Plus, the crew embark on a top secret mission, participate in a joint forces exercise and prepare to take two VIPs from The Embassy Lark to Tratvia for a trade festival. All at sea in the Senior Service are Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray and a supporting cast including Ronnie Barker, Tenniel Evans. Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates and Heather Chasen. Among the guest stars are Derek Francis and Frank Thornton. 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 and Tenniel Evans With Lawrie Wyman (uncredited), Derek Francis, Frank Thornton, Amanda Murray 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 8 Where is Troutbridge? 4 September 1966 The Float a Peddle Fiddle 11 September 1966 A Sticky Business 18 September 1966 Buoys Will Be Buoys 25 September 1966 Steamship Day 2 October 1966 Farewell to HMS Varsity 9 October 1966 The Army Lark 16 October 1966 Just the Ticket 23 October 1966 Mr Phillips' Promotion 30 October 1966 Pertwee and the Tratvian Beer 6 November 1966 The PM Papa 13 November 1966 Getting Rid of Pertwee 20 November 1966 Off to Sea at Last 27 November 1966 Series 9 Back from the Antarctic 2 July 1967 Fishing off the Faroes 9 July 1967 A Filthy Ferryboat 16 July 1967 Jigsaws and Jemmies 23 July 1967 The Naval Review 30 July 1967 The Curious Caravan Case 6 August 1967 Frenchmen in J.41 13 August 1967 The Police Drop In 20 August 1967 Mr Murray's Endurance Course 27 August 1967 Women in the Wardroom 27 August 1967 Troutbridge's Silver Jubilee Party 10 September 1967 CECIL the Navigation Computer 17 September 1967 A Russian Rendezvous 24 September 1967 The Bugged and Burgled Beer 1 October 1967 Picking up the Poppadom 8 October 1967 Cuthbert Joins the Navy 15 October 1967 The Flying Machine 22 October 1967 When Sub Lt Phillips was at Dartmouth 29 October 1967 A Fishy Business 5 November 1967 Troutbridge in Quarantine 12 November 1967 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

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

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Porridge: 12 episodes from the classic prison sitcom

Here is the unforgettable 'Fletch', everyone's favourite criminal, making the most of his enforced stay at Her Majesty's Pleasure. Never a man to shrink from a challenge, even from behind bars, Fletch could manage anything from organising a win on the horses to buying a council flat in Mayfair. Amazing his cell mates and infuriating officialdom, Fletch, the Arthur Daley of penal servitude, always comes out on top. Starring Ronnie Barker with Brian Wilde, Richard Beckinsale, and Fulton Mackay, here are twelve prize shows from the original television series: Prisoner and Escort (1 April 1973) Norman Stanley Fletcher, a career criminal, and his escorts - soft-hearted Mr Barrowclough and authoritarian Mr Mackay - make the journey on New Year's Eve from London up to Slade Prison in Cumberland. A Night In (19 September 1974) Godber is moved into Fletch's cell, and confides that he finds it tough each time the door bangs shut. Fletch advises him to think of it as 'a quiet night in': but the trouble is, Godber has 698 more nights to get through. Heartbreak Hotel (31 October 1975) Godber has an uncharacteristically violent episode after receiving a 'Dear John' letter from his fiancée Denise. Fletcher tries to help him, but Fletch's daughter Ingrid proves more of a consolation. Disturbing the Peace (7 November 1975) With Mackay away on a course, the prisoners plan to have some fun, but it turns out his replacement, Wainwright, is even worse. His excessive discipline causes a riot, and it's left to Fletcher to sort out the situation. No Peace For The Wicked (14 November 1975) With everyone watching a football match, Fletch attempts to snatch a few precious minutes of peace and quiet, only to suffer constant interruptions, among whom are Mackay and visiting members of the Home Office, who then insist on questioning Fletch about his views on the penal system. The Harder They Fall (21 November 1975) Godber's been chosen for the boxing team, so naturally everybody wants a bit of a flutter. When rivals Grouty and Billy Moffatt both want to fix the fight different ways, only Fletch looks like coming out the winner. No Way Out (24 December 1975) A planned escape causes all kinds of trouble just before Christmas, and Fletch attempts to spend some valuable time in the infirmary. The Desperate Hours (24 December 1976) Fletcher, Godber, Barrowclough and the governor's secretary are held hostage by a mad prisoner with a homemade gun attempting to escape. Poetic Justice (25 February 1977) Fletch is incensed to discover that he is getting a new cell-mate. To make matters worse, it turns out that the cell-mate is the judge that sentenced him. Rough Justice (4 March 1977) After the judge's watch is stolen, everyone is convinced that Harris is the culprit, and so a kangaroo court is set up in an effort to convict him of the crime. Pardon Me (11 March 1977) Blanco refuses parole after serving a life sentence for a murder he's always claimed he never committed, so Fletch sets up an appeal committee to get him pardoned. A Test of Character (18 March 1977) Fletch is determined to help Godber pass his History O-level, so he has Warren steal the papers, only to discover that Godber doesn't want them. Meanwhile, a debate flares up over a claim of Warren's that, at a certain scale, the nearest star from the Sun would be in Johannesburg.

Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais (Author), Brian Wilde, David Jason, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale, Ronnie Barker (Narrator)

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The Navy Lark: 60th Anniversary Special Edition

A 60th anniversary celebration of the much-loved nautical comedy, featuring seventeen classic episodes plus bonus material On 29 March 1959, The Navy Lark sailed the airwaves for the very first time. Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray, with regular appearances from Ronnie Barker and Heather Chasen, it soon became a radio favourite, and ran for 18 years - one of the longest-running radio sitcoms. This 60th anniversary collection comprises seventeen hilarious episodes - one from every series of the show, plus the pilot episode and the special Jubilee edition. We start with Operation Fag End (5 April 1959), The Hank of Heather (17 May 1959), The Lighthouse Lark (29 January 1960), A Deliberate Bashing (19 April 1963), Mr Phillips at Dartmouth (29 October 1967) and The Jubilee Navy Lark (16 July 1977). The other eleven episodes included are: Commodore Goldstein (22 February 1961), The Northampton Hunt Ball (6 October 1961), Chasing the Kepeac (29 November 1963), Let Loose with a Chopper (22 August 1965), Mr Phillips' Promotion (30 October 1966), The Redundancy Drive (20 October 1968), The Forbodians Hijack Troutbridge (8 March 1970), Impressions For Survival (23 May 1971), Friday the 13th (11 Jun 1972), Povey - An Admiral at Last (9 September 1973) and NANA (16 November 1975). Bonus items include a mini-episode from The Light Entertainment Show and two episodes from spin-off series The Embassy Lark: National Grumpshnog Week (Series 1, 12 April 1966) and Sub-Lt Phillips Drops In (Series 3, 16 April 1968). Plus, there's a discussion from Bob Holness Presents: Farewell to the Paris, which sees Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee reminiscing about the making of The Navy Lark. As well as a 'lost' episode from season 2 of The Navy Lark; Return to Potarneyland, first broadcast on 26th February 1960. So step aboard HMS Troutbridge for laughs ahoy!

Laurie Wyman, Lawrie Wyman (Author), Full Cast, Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker, Stephen Murray (Narrator)

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The Navy Lark: Volume 33: The classic BBC radio sitcom

Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips and Stephen Murray star in four more classic episodes of the much-loved nautical comedyHijacked! ('Working Their Passage') 13 October 1961Mr Merrivale of Naval Expenditure decides to split up the troublesome crew of HMS Troutbridge, but a plan to remove the ship while they are away on leave goes somewhat awry...Admiral Troutbridge ('Working Their Passage') 20 October 1961At a nosh-up for the late Admiral's 220th birthday, Pertwee has a historical tale to tell, and relates the true story of the events of 1797.The Smugglers Return ('Dredging Their Way Through') 27 October 1968When HMS Troutbridge accidentally knocks a customs officer into the dock, the crew must rescue him from one side while hastily dumping their smuggled contraband over the other...Commander Trotter Takes Charge ('Instructing Their New CO In The Ways Of ') 3 November 1968With Commander Bell away on compassionate leave, the crew are allocated a new CO - Commander Trotter, who hasn't been to sea in years.Starring Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips and Stephen Murray, with Ronnie Barker, Richard Caldicot, Heather Chasen, Tenniel Evans, Michael Bates and Judy Cornwall.

Laurie Wyman, Lawrie Wyman (Author), Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker, Stephen Murray (Narrator)

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The Navy Lark: Volume 30 - A Sticky Business: Classic BBC Radio Comedy

Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips and Stephen Murray star in four episodes of the classic BBC radio comedy series. 'The Hovercraft Training Course' (12 September 1965): Pertwee and Phillips are sent on a course run by Commander Ward to learn to drive a hovercraft. However, they end up more than a little off course...'A Sticky Business' (18 September 1966): When Troutbridge is instructed to rendezvous with the tanker Admiral Drake on a refuelling exercise, things do not quite go as planned.'Operation Showcase' (7 October 1973): Left out of a special operation designed to show off the British Navy, the crew of HMS Troutbridge are determined to be involved. Naturally, their attempts to take part cause chaos.'Relief for Station 150' (30 November 1975): Troutbridge is sent on a special mission to the Arctic to exchange Commander Wetherby for Lt. Thompson, who has vital information on the Russian ‘fishing fleet’. Will they get their man? These hilarious BBC radio episodes also feature Ronnie Barker, Richard Caldicot, Heather Chasen, Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates. Duration: 2 hours approx.

Laurie Wyman, Lawrie Wyman (Author), , Full Cast, Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker (Narrator)

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The Navy Lark Collection: Series 9: July - November 1967

All 20 episodes from the ninth series of this much-loved BBC radio classic comedy starring Stephen Murray, Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. This set contains the episodes Back from the Antarctic, Fishing off the Faroes, A Filthy Ferryboat, Jigsaws and Jemmies, The Naval Review, The Curious Caravan Case, Frenchmen in J.41, The Police Drop In, Mr Murray's Endurance Course, Women in the Wardroom, Troutbridge's Silver Jubilee Party, CECIL The Navigation Computer, A Russian Rendezvous, The Bugged and Burgled Beer, Picking up the Poppadom, Cuthbert Joins the Navy, The Flying Machine, When Sub Lt Phillips Was at Dartmouth, A Fishy Business and Troutbridge in Quarantine. With a starring cast of Stephen Murray, Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee, ably supported by Richard Caldicot, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker, Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates, The Navy Lark remains buoyant after all these years.

Laurie Wyman, Lawrie Wyman (Author), , Full Cast, Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker, Stephen Murray, Tenniel Evans (Narrator)

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Navy Lark, The Volume 28 - Troutbridge's Party

Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Stephen Murray and Ronnie Barker star in four more hilarious radio episodes. 'Troutbridge's Party'/''Finding Their Way Through' (18 October 1963): A peeved Pertwee is barred from a wardroom celebration for Admiral Sir Benjamin Troutbridge. 'Rescuing Admirals'/ 'Working Their Passage' (25 October 1963): The crew need to rescue two of the top brass from a lighthouse, Pertwee meets his uncle and an old face sails back. 'Captain Povey Reports Sick'/'Doing a Mischief' (8 August 1965): When the Captain catches a cold, Murray takes over and chaos ensues. Then Troutbridge is sent out to sea to look for a stranded boat - which, thanks to Mr Phillips, they can't find. 'The Relief of the Weather Ship'/'Weathering' (26 January 1959): Troutbridge needs to take a professor out to their weather ship urgently. However, the Professor turns out to be a rather attractive woman who catches the eye of the crew... With Richard Caldicot, Heather Chasen, Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates.

Laurie Wyman (Author), Full Cast, Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker, Stephen Murray, Tenniel Evans (Narrator)

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The Navy Lark, Volume 27 - Have Been Masquerading

Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Stephen Murray and Ronnie Barker star in four more classic radio episodes. 'Wren Chasen Returns'/'Working Their Passage' (27 September 1963): The crew return from leave to a shock - Troutbridge is to be mothballed in Plymouth. Meanwhile, Sub. Lt. Phillips is horrified to find that Wren Chasen is back after 11 months in Scotland, during which time he never wrote to her. 'On the Carpet'/'Working Their Passage' (4 October 1963: CPO Pertwee has stolen a carpet from Mr. Murray's cabin - but Murray has other things on his mind, as he is planning a romantic cinema trip with Heather. 'The Povey's Move House'/'Doing a Mischief' (1 August 1965): The Poveys are moving house - but Captain Povey has lost the money that his wife gave him to pay for the removal men, so he has to turn to Pertwee for help... 'Mr Philips' Wrong Uniform'/'Have Been Masquerading' (12 January 1969): After taking an unexpected dip, Mr Phillips' uniform is soaked - then a spell in the boiler room causes it to shrink! Tiddy picks up a spare from the dry cleaners, but there's a problem - the uniform he collects belongs to Captain Willis... Featuring Richard Caldicot, Heather Chasen, Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates.

Laurie Wyman (Author), Full Cast, Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker, Stephen Murray, Tenniel Evans (Narrator)

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The Navy Lark, Volume 25 - Avoiding Redundancy, Complete

Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Stephen Murray and Ronnie Barker star in these four hilarious radio episodes. 'Farewell to HMS Varsity'/''Drifting Through' (9 October 1966): Lt. Murray's first command, the mine sweeper HMS Varsity, is being towed on its final trip to the breakers' yard - along with some unsuspecting passengers... 'The Army Lark'/''Blowing Themselves Up' (16 October 1966): The navy undertakes a combined exercise with the army - a nuisance raid on the coast of Belgium - and it's Troutbridge's duty to take an army platoon so they can detonate explosives on the beach. Naturally, Phillips has trouble finding Belgium. 'Pertwee's Enlistment Expires'/'Avoiding Redundancy' (1 December 1968): Pertwee has every right to be suspicious when he is summoned to Captain Povey's office and offered a cigar: he has forgotten to re-enlist in the senior service. Will he really be discharged? 'The POW Escape Exercise'/'Escaping Back Into' (2 April 1972): Pertwee, Phillips and Murray are transported to a secret location in the back of a military truck as part of a new naval initiative. Their mission? To escape from a POW camp under the simulation of wartime conditions... With Richard Caldicot, Heather Chasen, Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates.

Laurie Wyman (Author), Full Cast, Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker, Stephen Murray, Tenniel Evans (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Ronnie Barker