The Navy Lark

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The Navy Lark: Impressions for Survival

Impressions for Survival

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Navy Lark, Impressions for Survival

The crew is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan.

The ship's crew is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan. Stars Jon Pertwee. From May 1971.

The crew of HMS Troutbridge is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976.

The Sub-Lieutenant ...... Leslie Phillips
The Chief Petty Officer ...... Jon Pertwee
The Number One ...... Stephen Murray
Captain Povey ...... Richard Caldicot
Heather ...... Heather Chasen
The Admiral ...... Tenniel Evans
Lieutenant Burkett . ....... Michael Bates

Written by Lawrie Wyman.

Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston. 

First broadcast on  BBC Radio2 in May 1971.

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