{"product_id":"book-is4q","title":"The Navy Lark: Series 1 and 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first two series of the vintage seafaring comedy - plus Special \u003ci\u003eThe Wrens' Reunion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of BBC Radio's most popular and long-running sitcoms, \u003ci\u003eThe Navy Lark\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eHMS Troutbridge\u003c\/i\u003e, a Royal Navy frigate based on an unnamed island just off Portsmouth. Also featured is a special episode, \u003ci\u003eThe Wrens' Reunion\u003c\/i\u003e, recorded at the Royal Festival Hall to celebrate 21 years of the Women's Royal Naval Service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's laughs ahoy as we meet conniving Chief Petty Officer \u003cb\u003eJon Pertwee\u003c\/b\u003e, silly-ass Sub-Lieutenant \u003cb\u003eLeslie Phillips\u003c\/b\u003e, put-upon Commander 'Thunderguts' Povey (\u003cb\u003eRichard Caldicot\u003c\/b\u003e) and the constantly bemused 'Number One' (\u003cb\u003eDennis Price\u003c\/b\u003e in Series 1 and \u003cb\u003eStephen Murray\u003c\/b\u003e in Series 2). Below decks \u003cb\u003eRonnie Barker\u003c\/b\u003e is just about working his passage as (Un)Able Seaman 'Fatso' Johnson, while \u003cb\u003eTenniel Evans\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMichael Bates\u003c\/b\u003e are making mischief in a variety of roles - and keeping them all on their toes is Wren \u003cb\u003eHeather Chasen\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperbly 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNB: 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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduction credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripted by Lawrie Wyman\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Alastair Scott Johnston\u003cbr\u003eStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Dennis Price (Series 1), Stephen Murray (Series 2), Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel Evans\u003cbr\u003eWith Pamela Buck and June Tobin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemastered by Ted Kendall\u003cbr\u003eThanks to Andrew Pixley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releases\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information on the programme, contact:\u003cbr\u003eThe Navy Lark Appreciation Society\u003cbr\u003eHoneysuckle Cottage\u003cbr\u003eLittle Street\u003cbr\u003eYoxford\u003cbr\u003eSuffolk\u003cbr\u003eIP7 3JQ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEpisode guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast on BBC Light Programme on the following dates:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Missing Jeep 29 March 1959\u003cbr\u003eOperation Fag End 5 April 1959\u003cbr\u003eNumber One's Chair 12 April 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Fairground Lights 19 April 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Comfort Fund 26 April 1959\u003cbr\u003eStuck up the Inlet 3 May 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Admiral's Party 10 May 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Hank of Heather 17 May 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Multiple Mines 24 May 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Gun Mechanism Test 31 May 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Whittlesea Bay Yacht Regatta 7 June 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Psychology Test 14 June 1959\u003cbr\u003eA Watch on the Initiative Test 21 June 1959\u003cbr\u003eAn Exercise in Filming 28 June 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Smuggling Spy 5 July 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Whittlesea Carnival and Fête 12 July 1959\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew at the Helm 16 October 1959\u003cbr\u003eFatso's Box Brownie 23 October 1959\u003cbr\u003eBringing Back the Barge 30 October 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Mock Action 6 November 1959\u003cbr\u003eGoing Dutch 13 November 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Figurehead 20 November 1959\u003cbr\u003eGunboat to Gumba 27 November 1959\u003cbr\u003eJohnson Finds Treasure 4 December 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Charter Trip to Antarctica 11 December 1959\u003cbr\u003eCementing Relations 18 December 1959\u003cbr\u003eStrike Up the Band 25 December 1959\u003cbr\u003eThe Route March 1 January 1960\u003cbr\u003eA Trip up the Thames 15 January 1960\u003cbr\u003eRadar Talk Down System 15 January 1960\u003cbr\u003eA Crisp Romance 22 January 1960\u003cbr\u003eThe Lighthouse Lark 29 January 1960\u003cbr\u003ePertwee Posted to Portsmouth 5 February 1960\u003cbr\u003eJohnson's Diet 12 February 1960\u003cbr\u003eTug of War 19 February 1960\u003cbr\u003eReturn to Potarneyland 26 February 1960\u003cbr\u003eThe Cross Country Run 4 March 1960\u003cbr\u003eThe Morning After 11 March 1960\u003cbr\u003eThe Admiral's Present 18 March 1960\u003cbr\u003eSecret Mission to Calais 25 March 1960\u003cbr\u003eMr Murray Goes Sick 1 April 1960\u003cbr\u003eThe Potarneyland Fishing Limit 8 April 1960\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial: The Wrens' Reunion Recorded 5 November 1960\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. 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