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The Navy Lark
12+ albums
spoken wordcomedyRadioJon PertweeBBC Radio Comedy
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THE NAVY LARK The Navy Lark was a radio sit-com about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate named HMS Troutbridge, based in HMNB Portsmouth, though in series 1 and 2 the ship and crew were stationed offshore at an unnamed location known simply as "The Island." In series 2 this island was revealed to be owned by Lt Cmdr Stanton. The series was transmitted on the BBC Light Programme and subsequently BBC Radio 2. It was produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston, and written by Laurie Wyman (with George Evans from the 12th Series onwards). For most of its run, it starred Stephen Murray, Jon Pertwee and Leslie Phillips. Plot Programmes were self-contained, although there was continuity within the series, and there would sometimes be a reference to a previous episode. A normal episode consisted of silly-ass Sub Lieutenant Phillips, scheming Chief Petty Officer Pertwee and bemused Lt. Murray trying to get out of trouble they created for themselves without being found out by their direct superior, Commander (later Captain) "Thunderguts" Povey. Scenes were frequently stolen by a string of priceless eccentric characters,often played by Ronnie Barker. CAST * Dennis Price ..... Lieutenant Price ('Number One') (Series 1) * Leslie Phillips .... Sub Lieutenant Phillips * Jon Pertwee ..... Chief Petty Officer Pertwee / Commander Weatherby / Vice-Admiral "Burbly" Burwasher * Stephen Murray ... Lt/Lt Commander Murray ('Number One') * Richard Caldicot ... Commander/Captain
top songs
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The Missing Jeep
222The Navy Lark - S01 - E04 - The Fairground Lights
203The Hank Of Heather
194The Navy Lark - S01 - E02 - Operation Fag End
195The Navy Lark - S01 - E05 - The Comfort Fund
186The Gun Mechanism Test
177The Navy Lark - S01 - E09 - The Multiple Mines
178The Navy Lark - S01 - E16 - The Whittlesea Carnival And Fête
179The Navy Lark - S01 - E11 - The Whittlesea Bay Yacht Regatta
1710The Navy Lark - S01 - E06 - Stuck Up The Inlet
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