Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Dec 2013, 08:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 26^th Jun 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Pertwee is put in charge of a wardroom facelift aboard HMS Troutbridge. Is he the wisest choice? Stars Jon Pertwee. From 1967. Show more

The Navy Lark

Series 9

Computerising

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 23^rd Dec 2013, 08:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 10^th Jul 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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

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The Navy Lark

Series 9

Seeing Red

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 30^th Dec 2013, 08:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 17^th Jul 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Can the inept Troutbridge crew take a VIP to a secret rendezvous? Stars Leslie Phillips and Bill Pertwee. From September 1967. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 9

The Bugged and Burgled Beer

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 23^rd Jul 2023, 09:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 24^th Jul 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Pertwee sells knock-off beer to his thirsty crewmates, but it’s misdelivered to Captain Povey! Stars Jon Pertwee. From 1967. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 9

Have Been Painting Pink Spots

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Feb 2014, 08:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 4^th Sep 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Pertwee's wheeling and dealing leaves HMS Troutbridge in the firing line. Starring Jon Pertwee. From November 1967. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 9

Cleaning Up

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Nov 2013, 08:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 8^th May 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Can the inept crew of HMS Troutbridge get it ship-shape for an inspection? Stars Leslie Phillips. From July 1967. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 9

Fishing off the Faroes

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 30^th Apr 2023, 09:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st May 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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4 Extra Debut. Can the crew of HMS Troutbridge prevent a diplomatic fishing incident? Stars Leslie Phillips. From July 1967. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 9

The Curious Caravan Case

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 28^th May 2023, 09:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 29^th May 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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4 Extra Debut. A caravan mysteriously appears blocking the dockside. Who owns it? How will it get moved? Stars Leslie Phillips. From 1967. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 14

The Talpinium Shell

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Jan 2010, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 5^th Apr 2017, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Chaos afloat as the Troutbridge crew set out to test a new top secret weapon. Stars Leslie Phillips. From October 1973. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 2

New at the Helm

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 14^th Jan 2011, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 18^th Oct 2017, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A jetty is demolished as Pertwee and Phillips return from leave to meet Lieutenant Murray. Stars Jon Pertwee. From October 1959. Show more

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Series 2

Fatso's Box Brownie

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Jan 2011, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 25^th Oct 2017, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Johnson has a boozy birthday, while Pertwee's wine smuggling does not go to plan. Stars Ronnie Barker. From October 1959. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 2

Bringing Back the Barge

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Jan 2011, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 1^st Nov 2017, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Admiral's barge must be moved to Portsmouth, but Pertwee has a prior arrangement. Stars Leslie Phillips. From October 1959. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 2

Strike Up the Band

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th Mar 2011, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 13^th Dec 2017, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

When Number One uses the comfort fund accounts for a dance, Pertwee takes action. Stars Leslie Phillips. From December 1959. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 2

The Admiral's Present

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 13^th Jan 2009, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 7^th Feb 2018, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The officers are ordered to attend a party to celebrate the Admiral's 50 years of service. Stars Jon Pertwee. From March 1960. Show more

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Series 3

Mount Rumpus Atoll

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 24^th Mar 2009, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 18^th Apr 2018, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Povey has no trouble in naming a useless frigate to be a target in a NATO exercise. Stars Leslie Phillips. From December 1960. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 3

50th Show - Mr Murray's Houseboat

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 6^th Sep 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 25^th Apr 2018, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The commander entrusts Uncle Ebeneezer with his new purchase, but disaster is not far away. Stars Jon Pertwee. From December 1960. Show more

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Series 3

Johnson's Birthday

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 13^th Sep 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 2^nd May 2018, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Fatso is hiding, but the crew's attention is diverted when they find a treasure map. Stars Ronnie Barker. From December 1960. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 3

Povey's Unexpected Leave

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 20^th Sep 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 9^th May 2018, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board. Stars Jon Pertwee. From January 1961. Show more

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The Navy Lark

Series 8

Episode 13: Off to Sea at Last

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 19^th Jul 2013, 08:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 10^th Jul 2019, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

HMS Troutbridge prepares to set sail, but the clueless crew wonder where they're heading. Stars Leslie Phillips. From November 1966.

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The Navy Lark

Series 3

The Floggle Grummit Missile

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 25^th Oct 2007, 08:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 13^th Jun 2018, 19:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Troutbridge's officers aim to make a fast buck from Lieutenant Bates' latest invention. Stars Jon Pertwee. From February 1961. Show more

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