{"product_id":"book-iz81","title":"The Navy Lark: Series 8 and 9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe eighth and ninth series of the vintage comedy about life aboard a Royal Navy frigate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere'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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContained 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Embassy Lark\u003c\/i\u003e to Tratvia for a trade festival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll at sea in the Senior Service are \u003cb\u003eLeslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray\u003c\/b\u003e and a supporting cast including \u003cb\u003eRonnie Barker, Tenniel Evans. Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHeather Chasen\u003c\/b\u003e. Among the guest stars are \u003cb\u003eDerek Francis\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eFrank Thornton \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eAmanda Murray.\u003c\/b\u003e\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, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel Evans\u003cbr\u003eWith Derek Francis, Frank Thornton and Amanda Murray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemastered by Ted Kendall\u003cbr\u003eThanks to Keith Wickham\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 8\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere is Troutbridge? 4 September 1966\u003cbr\u003eThe Float a Peddle Fiddle 11 September 1966\u003cbr\u003eA Sticky Business 18 September 1966\u003cbr\u003eBuoys Will Be Buoys 25 September 1966\u003cbr\u003eSteamship Day 2 October 1966\u003cbr\u003eFarewell to HMS Varsity 9 October 1966\u003cbr\u003eThe Army Lark 16 October 1966\u003cbr\u003eJust the Ticket 23 October 1966\u003cbr\u003eMr Phillips' Promotion 30 October 1966\u003cbr\u003ePertwee and the Tratvian Beer 6 November 1966\u003cbr\u003eThe PM Papa 13 November 1966\u003cbr\u003eGetting Rid of Pertwee 20 November 1966\u003cbr\u003eOff to Sea at Last 27 November 1966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeries 9\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack from the Antarctic 2 July 1967\u003cbr\u003eFishing off the Faroes 9 July 1967\u003cbr\u003eA Filthy Ferryboat 16 July 1967\u003cbr\u003eJigsaws and Jemmies 23 July 1967\u003cbr\u003eThe Naval Review 30 July 1967\u003cbr\u003eThe Curious Caravan Case 6 August 1967\u003cbr\u003eFrenchmen in J.41 13 August 1967\u003cbr\u003eThe Police Drop In 20 August 1967\u003cbr\u003eMr Murray's Endurance Course 27 August 1967\u003cbr\u003eWomen in the Wardroom 27 August 1967\u003cbr\u003eTroutbridge's Silver Jubilee Party 10 September 1967\u003cbr\u003eCECIL the Navigation Computer 17 September 1967\u003cbr\u003eA Russian Rendezvous 24 September 1967\u003cbr\u003eThe Bugged and Burgled Beer 1 October 1967\u003cbr\u003ePicking up the Poppadom 8 October 1967\u003cbr\u003eCuthbert Joins the Navy 15 October 1967\u003cbr\u003eThe Flying Machine 22 October 1967\u003cbr\u003eWhen Sub Lt Phillips was at Dartmouth 29 October 1967\u003cbr\u003eA Fishy Business 5 November 1967\u003cbr\u003eTroutbridge in Quarantine 12 November 1967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49351859077424,"sku":"BDiz81","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/iz81-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773711749","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-iz81","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}