The Navy Lark

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More fun on the waves in this classic comedy

The Navy Lark: Series 10: Commander Trotter Takes Charge

Commander Trotter Takes Charge

Series 10

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Navy Lark, Series 10, Commander Trotter Takes Charge

Pertwee flies into a panic when Commander Bell is replaced.

4 Extra Debut. CPO Pertwee flies into a panic when Commander Bell is replaced. Stars Jon Pertwee and Alan Reeve-Jones. From 1968.

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee flies into a panic when Commander Bell is replaced. 

Starring 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
Leading Seaman Goldstein/Uncle Ebenezer …. Tenniel Evans
The Padre …. Michael Bates
Commander Trotter …. Alan Reeve-Jones

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 November 1968.

The Navy Lark: Series 10

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