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The Navy Lark

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More fun on the waves in this classic comedy

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The Navy Lark: Series 3: Povey's Unexpected Leave

20/09/2007

Povey's Unexpected Leave

Series 3

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Navy Lark, Series 3, Povey's Unexpected Leave

It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board.

It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board. Stars Jon Pertwee. From January 1961.

It's a case of better the devil you know, when a temporary new Captain arrives on board HMS Troutbridge. 

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Michael Bates as the Laundry Manager and Tenniel Evans as the Clerk.  

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976. 

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman. 

Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961.

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