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The Navy Lark: Series 9: Frenchmen in J.41

Frenchmen in J.41

Series 9

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CPO Pertwee panics when a French frigate ties up at Troutbridge’s berth.

With good reason, CPO Pertwee panics when a French frigate ties up at Troutbridge’s berth. Stars Jon Pertwee. From 1967.

With good reason, Chief Petty Officer Pertwee panics when a French frigate ties up at the berth meant for 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
WREN Chasen …. Heather Chasen
The Admiral …. Tenniel Evans
Flag Lieut. …. Michael Bates
Able Seaman Johnson …. Ronnie Barker

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 August 1967.

The Navy Lark: Series 9

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