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The first two series of the vintage seafaring comedy – plus Special The Wrens’ ReunionOne of BBC Radio’s most popular and long-running sitcoms, The Navy Lark sailed the airwaves for an impressive 15 series between 1959 and 1977. Included here are the complete Series 1 and 2, featuring the madcap escapades of the merry crew of HMS Troutbridge, a Royal Navy frigate based on an unnamed island just off Portsmouth. Also featured is a special episode, The Wrens’ Reunion, recorded at the Royal Festival Hall to celebrate 21 years of the Women''s Royal Naval Service.It’s laughs ahoy as we meet conniving Chief Petty Officer Jon Pertwee, silly-ass Sub-Lieutenant Leslie Phillips, put-upon Commander ‘Thunderguts’ Povey (Richard Caldicot) and the constantly bemused ''Number One'' (Dennis Price in Series 1 and Stephen Murray in Series 2). Below decks Ronnie Barker is just about working his passage as (Un)Able Seaman ''Fatso'' Johnson, while Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates are making mischief in a variety of roles – and keeping them all on their toes is Wren Heather Chasen.Superbly remastered and restored, these 43 classic shows are as hilarious as when they were first broadcast – so jump on deck and enjoy the maritime mirth, mayhem and misadventure!NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may varyProduction creditsScripted by Lawrie WymanProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Dennis Price (Series 1), Stephen Murray (Series 2), Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel EvansWith Pamela Buck and June TobinRemastered by Ted KendallThanks to Andrew PixleyNote: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releasesFor more information on the programme, contact:The Navy Lark Appreciation SocietyHoneysuckle CottageLittle StreetYoxfordSuffolkIP7 3JQEpisode guideFirst broadcast on BBC Light Programme on the following dates:Series 1The Missing Jeep 29 March 1959Operation Fag End 5 April 1959Number One’s Chair 12 April 1959The Fairground Lights 19 April 1959The Comfort Fund 26 April 1959Stuck up the Inlet 3 May 1959The Admiral’s Party 10 May 1959The Hank of Heather 17 May 1959The Multiple Mines 24 May 1959The Gun Mechanism Test 31 May 1959The Whittlesea Bay Yacht Regatta 7 June 1959The Psychology Test 14 June 1959A Watch on the Initiative Test 21 June 1959An Exercise in Filming 28 June 1959The Smuggling Spy 5 July 1959The Whittlesea Carnival and Fête 12 July 1959Series 2New at the Helm 16 October 1959Fatso''s Box Brownie 23 October 1959Bringing Back the Barge 30 October 1959The Mock Action 6 November 1959Going Dutch 13 November 1959The Figurehead 20 November 1959Gunboat to Gumba 27 November 1959Johnson Finds Treasure 4 December 1959The Charter Trip to Antarctica 11 December 1959Cementing Relations 18 December 1959Strike Up the Band 25 December 1959The Route March 1 January 1960A Trip up the Thames 15 January 1960Radar Talk Down System 15 January 1960A Crisp Romance 22 January 1960The Lighthouse Lark 29 January 1960Pertwee Posted to Portsmouth 5 February 1960Johnson''s Diet 12 February 1960Tug of War 19 February 1960Return to Potarneyland 26 February 1960The Cross Country Run 4 March 1960The Morning After 11 March 1960The Admiral''s Present 18 March 1960Secret Mission to Calais 25 March 1960Mr Murray Goes Sick 1 April 1960The Potarneyland Fishing Limit 8 April 1960Special: The Wrens’ Reunion Recorded 5 November 1960© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The third, fourth and fifth series of the nautical comedy, plus Christmas Special and The TV LarkThe Navy Lark gang are back for more seafaring shenanigans…Collected here are the complete Series 3, 4 and 5 of the much-loved show, including the long-lost episode ‘The Cornish Exercise’. Also featured is the Christmas Special ‘Calling the Antarctic’. Plus, Troutbridge’s crew drop anchor at a television studio in all nine existing episodes of spin-off series The TV Lark.NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary.Production creditsScripted by Lawrie WymanProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker, Tenniel Evans, Judy Cornwell, Janet Brown and Robin BoyleWith Richard Murdoch, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Ted Ray, Kenneth Horne, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Williams, June Tobin, Lawrie Wyman and Dennis PriceRemastered by Ted KendallThanks to Andrew PixleyNote: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releasesFor more information on the programme, contact:The Navy Lark Appreciation SocietyHoneysuckle CottageLittle StreetYoxfordSuffolkIP7 3JQSeries 3 (2 Nov 1960 to 15 Mar 1961)In Portsmouth for a Re-FitRefitting Ebeneezer PertweeSea Trials of the PoppadomMutiny Aboard TroutbridgeThe Exploding BiscuitsSir Willoughby Takes Over the IslandMount Rumpus AtollThe 50th Show: Mr Murray''s HouseboatJohnson''s BirthdayPovey''s Unexpected Leave, also known as Povey’s Enforced LeaveFamilies'' DayFalmouth Ghost ShipOnabushkan FluThe Efficiency ExpertThe Floggle Grummit MissileThe Hitch-Hiking CounterfeiterCommodore GoldsteinMr Phillips Has Navigation TuitionCPO Pertwee and the LaundryThe Surprise WeddingSeries 4 (15 Sep 1961 to 9 Mar 1962)Returning from LeaveCaptain Povey''s SpyThe Secret of Nessie''s YouthThe Northampton Hunt BallHijacked!Admiral TroutbridgeRelatives and ReservationsHumgrummits on the High SeasAre Captain and Mrs Povey Married?Cine Cameras at SeaThe Citizen Adjustment CourseA Hole LieutenantSpy Catching in CasablancaMount Pot EruptsCaptain Povey''s ShopLeading Seaman Goldstein''s PartyThe InvitationThe Cornish ExerciseA Strange HobbyMr Phillips Get EngagedThe Sinking of the Bubble CarLong Jonathan PertweeThe Admiral''s Accident ReportOver the Sea to RosythThe Return of Sir Frederick FlatleyThe Ship''s ConcertChristmas Special (25 Dec 1962)Calling the AntarcticThe TV Lark (25 Jan 1963 to 29 Mar 1963)Opening NightThe Prestige ShowZ AmbulancesHouse of CommonsBack to PortsmouthOn SafariShip Ahoy!The Potarneyland ElectionBack in the NavySeries 5 (5 Apr 1962 to 10 May 1963)First Day out of DockThe New BarmaidA Deliberate BashingWhittlesea RegattaHMS Troutbridge Gets a RocketThe Ghost Ship© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The sixth and seventh series of the much-loved comedy, plus the 1965 Christmas SpecialAll aboard HMS Troutbridge for maritime mishaps and merriment, as the crew return from eventful leave and sail into more trouble.This collection contains the complete Series Six and Seven of the long-running sitcom, in which Pertwee becomes embroiled in various money-making schemes, Povey has a few domestic difficulties, ''Fatso'' Johnson''s literary and culinary efforts cause havoc - and there''s romantic rivalry between Mr Phillips and Mr Murray for Wren Chasen''s affections... Also included is a short festive episode ''Hitting the Ice Floe'', aired on Christmas Day 1965 as part of an Overseas Service Broadcast to the British Antartic Survey Teams.Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips and Stephen Murray star in these 33 laugh-out-loud episodes, alongside regulars Ronnie Barker, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Tenniel Evans and Heather Chasen, and guest stars including Amanda Murray, Jan Waters and writer Lawrie Wyman.NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may varyProduction creditsScripted by Lawrie WymanProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel EvansWith Lawrie Wyman (uncredited), Amanda Murray and Jan WatersRemastered by Ted KendallThanks to Keith WickhamNote: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releasesFor more information on the programme, contact:The Navy Lark Appreciation SocietyHoneysuckle CottageLittle StreetYoxfordSuffolkIP7 3JQEpisode guideFirst broadcast on BBC Light Programme on the following dates:Series 6Wren Chasen Returns 27 September 1963On the Carpet 4 October 1963The Bungalese Spies 11 October 1963Troutbridge''s Party 18 October 1963Rescuing Admirals 25 October 1963Demise of the Depth Charges 1 November 1963The Struggle for Promotion 8 November 1963Navigation by Computer 15 November 1963Stormy Weather 22 November 1963Chasing the Kepeac 29 November 1963The Submerged Island 6 December 1963The Sicilian Secret Agent 13 December 1963Germany''s Troutbridge 20 December 1963Confirming Povey''s Rank 27 December 1963The Calais Dock Strike 3 January 1964Johnson''s Memoirs 10 January 1964The Emperor of Tratvia 17 January 1964Open Day 24 January 1964Stuck on a Sandbank 31 January 1964Series 7Taking Some Liberties 11 July 1965Smugglers in the Solent 18 July 1965Mr Murray is Victimised 25 July 1965The Poveys Move House 1 August 1965Captain Povey Reports Sick 8 August 1965Admiral Pertwee''s Fleet 15 August 1965Let Loose with a Chopper 22 August 1965Making a Right Pig''s Breakfast 29 August 1965The Mysterious Pudding Mine 5 September 1965The Hovercraft Training Course 12 September 1965Sabotaged Floggle-Toggle Box 19 September 1965The Potarneyland Training Exercise 26 September 1965Going on Leave to Croydon 3 October 1965Christmas SpecialHitting the Ice Floe 25 December 1965© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

The eighth and ninth series of the vintage comedy about life aboard a Royal Navy frigateThere''s more fun on the ocean waves in these 33 hilarious episodes, as the hapless Captain Povey and his reluctant subordinates are caught up in more comic capers.Contained here are the complete Series Eight and Nine of the popular show, which sees Murray courting Heather, Phillips pursuing the new Wren and Pertwee planning some special commemorative gifts for Troutbridge''s 25th anniversary. Plus, the crew embark on a top secret mission, participate in a joint forces exercise and prepare to take two VIPs from The Embassy Lark to Tratvia for a trade festival.All at sea in the Senior Service are Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray and a supporting cast including Ronnie Barker, Tenniel Evans. Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates and Heather Chasen. Among the guest stars are Derek Francis, Frank Thornton and Amanda Murray.NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may varyProduction creditsScripted by Lawrie WymanProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel EvansWith Derek Francis, Frank Thornton and Amanda MurrayRemastered by Ted KendallThanks to Keith WickhamNote: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releasesFor more information on the programme, contact:The Navy Lark Appreciation SocietyHoneysuckle CottageLittle StreetYoxfordSuffolkIP7 3JQEpisode guideFirst broadcast on BBC Light Programme on the following dates:Series 8Where is Troutbridge? 4 September 1966The Float a Peddle Fiddle 11 September 1966A Sticky Business 18 September 1966Buoys Will Be Buoys 25 September 1966Steamship Day 2 October 1966Farewell to HMS Varsity 9 October 1966The Army Lark 16 October 1966Just the Ticket 23 October 1966Mr Phillips'' Promotion 30 October 1966Pertwee and the Tratvian Beer 6 November 1966The PM Papa 13 November 1966Getting Rid of Pertwee 20 November 1966Off to Sea at Last 27 November 1966Series 9Back from the Antarctic 2 July 1967Fishing off the Faroes 9 July 1967A Filthy Ferryboat 16 July 1967Jigsaws and Jemmies 23 July 1967The Naval Review 30 July 1967The Curious Caravan Case 6 August 1967Frenchmen in J.41 13 August 1967The Police Drop In 20 August 1967Mr Murray''s Endurance Course 27 August 1967Women in the Wardroom 27 August 1967Troutbridge''s Silver Jubilee Party 10 September 1967CECIL the Navigation Computer 17 September 1967A Russian Rendezvous 24 September 1967The Bugged and Burgled Beer 1 October 1967Picking up the Poppadom 8 October 1967Cuthbert Joins the Navy 15 October 1967The Flying Machine 22 October 1967When Sub Lt Phillips was at Dartmouth 29 October 1967A Fishy Business 5 November 1967Troutbridge in Quarantine 12 November 1967© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

The tenth and eleventh series of the side-splitting Senior Service spoofLeft hand down a bit! The clueless crew of HMS Troutbridge have returned to port after months at sea, and are soon getting into more hilarious scrapes...Included here are the complete Series Ten and Eleven of the fondly-remembered show, remastered and restored for your listening pleasure. In these 34 vintage episodes, Troutbridge is assigned a new Captain, the seasick Commander Trotter; Povey prepares for a visit from Prime Minister Harold Wilson; the ship is hijacked by Forbodian spies; and Murray is promoted - and gets hitched to the Admiral''s daughter...With a starring cast of Stephen Murray, Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee, ably supported by Richard Caldicot, Heather Chasen, Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates, The Navy Lark remains buoyant after all these years.NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may varyProduction creditsScripted by Lawrie WymanProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen and Tenniel EvansWith Lawrie Wyman, Nigel Graham, Alan Reeve-Jones, Amanda Murray, Elizabeth Morgan and Frank ThorntonRemastered by Ted KendallThanks to Keith WickhamNote: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releasesFor more information on the programme, contact:The Navy Lark Appreciation SocietyHoneysuckle CottageLittle StreetYoxfordSuffolkIP7 3JQEpisode guideFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on the following dates:Series 10Troutbridge Electrifies Portsmouth 13 October 1968The Redundancy Drive 20 October 1968The Smugglers Return 27 October 1968Commander Trotter Takes Charge 3 November 1968The Anti-Submarine Missile 10 November 1968Sub-Conductor Phillips 17 November 1968The South Kawowan Summit 24 November 1968Pertwee''s Enlistment Expires 1 December 1968Captain Povey Takes Over 8 December 1968Sir Willoughby Goes to Kawowa 15 December 1968The Padre''s Birthday 22 December 1968The Portsmouth Kiosk 29 December 1968The Radio Beacon 5 January 1969Mr Phillips'' Wrong Uniform 12 January 1969Harold Wilson Reviews the Fleet 19 January 1969The Relief of the Weather Ship 26 January 1969Bunging Up 2 February 1969The Brick Smugglers 9 February 1969Series 11Commander Murray and the Squatters 28 December 1969What is the SSE? 4 January 1970Pertwee Climbs Up the Promotion Ladder 11 January 1970Stranded 18 January 1970Sir Willoughby''s Party 25 January 1970The Fleet Initiative Test 1 February 1970CPO Pertwee''s Long Service Medal 8 February 1970The Phenomenal Pertwee Tug 15 February 1970The Security Clampdown 22 February 1970The Anniversary and the Washing 1 March 1970The Forbodians Hijack Troutbridge 8 March 1970Number One Gets Married 15 March 1970The Honeymooners Return 22 March 1970CPO Pertwee and the Lead Half Crowns 29 March 1970Sub Lt Phillips to Leave for Dartmouth 5 April 1970The Mark 31 Radar 12 April 1970© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

The twelfth and thirteenth series of the long-running nautical comedy, plus bonus documentary Radio Lives: Jon PertweeEverybody down! Prepare for more navigational blunders and maritime misadventures as radio''s favourite frigate puts to sea once more.Collected here are the complete Series Twelve and Thirteen of the much loved show - including the 200th episode, ''Sir Willoughby at Shanghai'', in which Troutbridge takes the Governor and his wife on a trip to China - only to find itself under attack... Plus, Lieutenant-Commander Murray and his wife Rita celebrate their first anniversary and move out to married quarters, the crew lock horns with evil, world-dominating Oriental mastermind the Master, and Sub-Lieutenant Phillips is up for promotion: but will his Lord Nelson fantasy help or hinder?Stephen Murray, Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee star in these 23 hilarious episodes, with a supporting cast including Richard Caldicot, Heather Chasen, Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates, and guest stars including Norma Ronald, June Whitfield and Elizabeth Morgan.Also included is a special episode of Radio Lives, looking back at the life and career of Doctor Who, Worzel Gummidge and The Navy Lark star Jon Pertwee.NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may varyProduction creditsScripted by Lawrie Wyman and George EvansProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen and Tenniel EvansWith Lawrie Wyman, Norma Ronald, June Whitfield, Elizabeth MorganRemastered by Ted KendallThanks to Keith WickhamNote: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releasesFor more information on the programme, contact:The Navy Lark Appreciation SocietyHoneysuckle CottageLittle StreetYoxfordSuffolkIP7 3JQEpisode guideFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on the following dates:Series 12The Put-A-Horse-Out-To-Graze Fund 16 May 1971Impressions For Survival 23 May 1971The Beard-Growing Race 30 May 1971The Mysterious Radio Signals 6 June 1971Operation Recovery 13 June 1971The Slogan Contest 20 June 1971Sir Willoughby At Shanghai 27 June 1971Operation Cowes Barge 4 July 1971Number One''s Anniversary 11 July 1971The Loch Ness Monster 18 July 1971Series 13The TV Documentary 26 March 1972The POW Escape Exercise 2 April 1972Number One''s Married Quarters 9 April 1972The Newhaven-Dieppe Smuggling Run 16 April 1972The Bumble Spit Lighthouse Affair 23 April 1972The Tonipouhaha Treasure 30 April 1972The USA Navigator Swap 7 May 1972Son Of A Sea Lord 14 May 1972Hypnotising Ramona 21 May 1972The Master Of Sardinia 28 May 1972Opportunity Knockers 4 June 1972Friday The 13th 11 June 1972The New NAAFI 18 June 1972Radio Lives: Jon Pertwee first broadcast BBC Radio 4, 31 October 1996© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

The final two series of the fondly remembered comedy - plus the Silver Jubilee Special and the 2008 reunion showIt''s all aboard for more entertaining escapades, as the classic comedy sets sail for its last two series. Included here are all 24 episodes from Series Fourteen and Fifteen, starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.In these hilarious shows, HMS Troutbridge joins a flotilla travelling round the world on a Navy goodwill mission - but en route, the crew are ensnared in the revolutionary plans of El Godmother and the Raffia, and come up against The Master and his female associate The Mistress. They also have an explosive encounter with a talpinium shell, attempt to get to grips with NANA, and form their own lobby group, An Officer and a Gentleman''s Liberation Movement...Also included is 1977''s The Jubilee Navy Lark and The Reunion, in which presenter Sue McGregor interviews some of the stars of the seafaring show, including June Whitfield, Leslie Phillips, George Evans, Heather Chasen and Tenniel Evans.NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may varyProduction creditsScripted by Lawrie Wyman and George EvansProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen and Tenniel EvansWith Miriam Margolyes, Chic Murray, Elizabeth Morgan, June Whitfield, Gretta Gouriet, April Walker, Pete MurrayRemastered by Ted KendallThanks to Keith WickhamNote: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releasesFor more information on the programme, contact:The Navy Lark Appreciation SocietyHoneysuckle CottageLittle StreetYoxfordSuffolkIP7 3JQEpisode guideFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on the following dates:Series 14The Montezula Revolution 29 July 1973The Island Swordfish 5 August 1973Bunged in the Battle 12 August 1973Kangaroo Polka 19 August 1973The Digital Isles Go Unstable 26 August 1973Egbert Hitches a Ride 2 September 1973Povey - An Admiral at Last 9 September 1973The Bergholm Horse Trials 16 September 1973Captain Povey''s Wig 23 September 1973The Brain Pill 30 September 1973Operation Showcase 7 October 1973CPO Pertwee - Yachtmonger 14 October 1973The Talpinium Shell 21 October 1973Series 15Sequel to The Talpinium Shell 9 November 1975NANA 16 November 1975Helen, The New Wren 23 November 1975Relief for Station 150 30 November 1975Black is Beautiful 7 December 1975Sidney and the Stamp 14 December 1975Commander Murray Becomes a Showjumper 21 December 1975Horrible Horace 28 December 1975Officers and Gents'' Lib 4 January 1976The Case of the HGM Mark 5 11 January 1976Captain Wilberforce Pertwee 18 January 1976The Jubilee Navy Lark 16 July 1977The Navy Lark: The Reunion 31 August 2008Presented by Sue McGregorWith June Whitfield, Leslie Phillips, George Evans, Heather Chasen and Tenniel Evans© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.