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The Navy Lark: Operation Cowes Barge

Operation Cowes Barge

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HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Captain Povey needs a favour from the crew

HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Captain Povey needs a favour from the crew. Stars Leslie Phillips. From July 1971.

HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight and Captain Povey needs a favour from the crew.
 
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
Mrs Povey ...... Heather Chasen
The Admiral ...... Tenniel Evans
The Rear Admiral ....... Michael Bates
Belinda    ......    Norma Ronald

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston. 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1971.

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