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The Navy Lark: Series 7: Captain Povey Reports Sick

Captain Povey Reports Sick

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When the Captain catches a cold, Murray takes over and chaos ensues. From August 1965.

When the Captain catches a cold, Murray takes over and chaos ensues. Starring Jon Pertwee and Leslie Phillips. From August 1965.

When Captain Povey catches a cold, the Number One takes over ensuring chaos aboard HMS Troutbridge. 

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queeg. Michael Bates as Lieutenant Dingle and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

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 August 1965.

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