The Navy Lark

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More fun on the waves in this classic comedy

The Navy Lark: Series 9: Computerising

Computerising

Series 9

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Navy Lark, Series 9, Computerising

Captain Povey hopes a new machine called Cecil will help him command Troutbridge.

Captain Povey hopes a new machine called Cecil will help him command Troutbridge. With Leslie Phillips. From September 1967.

Captain Povey hopes a fancy new communications system will help him keep better control of the crew aboard HMS Troutbridge.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge.

Written by Lawrie Wyman

The Sub-Lieutenant ...... Leslie Phillips
The Chief Petty Officer ...... Jon Pertwee
The Number One ...... Stephen Murray
Captain Povey ...... Richard Caldicot
Second Officer McCluty ...... Heather Chasen
Policeman ...... Ronnie Barker
The Admiral ...... Tenniel Evans
The Flag Lieutenant. ....... Michael Bates

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 September 1967.

This first transmission was a few weeks before the network was renamed BBC Radio 2.

The Navy Lark: Series 9

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