Original version

BBC Radio 7

The Navy Lark

Comedy: Sitcoms

More fun on the waves in this classic comedy

BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Navy Lark: Series 1

The Navy Lark: Series 1: Episode 2: Operation Fag End

Episode 2

Episode 2: Operation Fag End

Series 1

Operation Fag End

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Navy Lark, Series 1, Operation Fag End

As the top brass turn up, 50,000 duty-free cigarettes are on their way to the island.

As the top brass turn up for an inspection, 50,000 duty-free cigarettes are on their way to the island. Stars Leslie Phillips. From April 1959.

With a top brass inspection due, 50,000 duty-free cigarettes are headed to the island! 

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Pamela Buck as Joyce, Michael Bates as Commander Shaw, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as Squadron Leader Pertwee.

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 Light Programme in April 1959.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Sitcom about life aboard a British frigate named HMS Troutbridge, based in HMNB Portsmouth

A satirical sitcom about life aboard a British frigate named HMS Troutbridge, based in HMNB Portsmouth

Accessibility links

Programme Index

The Navy Lark

Series 1

Episode 2: Operation Fag End

Genres

Brand

Series

BBC Radio 7