4 Extra Debut. The crew of HMS Troutbridge are sent on a secretive training exercise in Cornwall.

This recently rediscovered episode gets its first broadcast in over 60 years on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge.

Written by Lawrie Wyman

Sub-Lieut. Phillips ...... Leslie Phillips
Lieut. Murray - the No. 1 ...... Stephen Murray
Chief Petty Officer Pertwee ...... Jon Pertwee
Captain Povey ...... Richard Caldicot
Heather ...... Heather Chasen
AB Johnson/ Lieut. Cdr Stanton ...... Ronnie Barker
Leading Seaman Goldstein/The Admiral ...... Tenniel J Evans
Lieut. Bates/Rear Admiral Ironbridge ...... Michael Bates
Wren Cornwell ...... Judy Cornwell

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976.

Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1962. Show less