In series 2 this island was revealed to be owned by lt cmdr stanton. The navy lark followed the adventures of the royal navy s least wanted crew on hms troutbridge note as scheming commander promoted over the course of the series to commodore povey tried to dump them overboard and they tried to avoid life on civvy street. The navy lark, volume 1 audiobook laurie wyman, george. The navy lark is frequently broadcast on the bbc digital radio station bbc radio 4 extra and episodes are available for a period of time after broadcast on bbc iplayer radio. 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.
The navy lark collectors edition, series 2 bbc radio collection v. All 10 episodes of series 12 are joined by two previously unpublished episodes from series 3. The sabotaged floggletogglebox the crew are confined to ship over fears. Classic comedy from the bbc radio archive laurie wyman. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the navy lark cast at the discogs marketplace. The navy lark collectors edition, series 2 bbc radio. In series 2 this island was revealed to be owned by lt cdr. The navy lark series 01 episode 02 by steve preston. The sabotaged floggletogglebox the crew are confined to ship over fears of underhand interference on hms troutbridge. Generally these were interspersed with cpo pertwees doomedtofailure getrichquick. The navy lark was a bbc radio comedy written by laurie wyman and george evans about the crew of the royal navy ship hms troutbridge and their misadventures. This collection presents the first fourteen episodes of series four of the navy lark, probably one of the most successful, long running and well loved radio series of all time. With cecil parker, ronald shiner, leslie phillips, elvi hale.
Bonus material includes the embassy lark episode national grumpshnog week and episode five from series one broadcast 12 april 1966. He also appeared often on television, memorably as the obstetrician delivering betty spencers baby in some mothers do ave em his father was a civil servant and he attended dulwich college. This discogs series collects recordings of the navy lark, a bbc radio sitcom about life aboard a british royal navy frigate named hms troutbridge which was one of radios longestrunning comedy programmes from 19591977. The navy lark was a bbc radio comedy series that ran for 15 series between 1959 and 1976 with largely the sane cast, and, some would say. Also included is a pdf booklet containing a detailed history of the development of this series of the navy lark, cast biographies and a series episode guide. May 28, 20 the navy lark the navy lark was a radio sitcom about life aboard a british royal navy frigate named hms troutbridge, based in hmnb portsmouth, though in series 1 and 2 the ship and crew were stationed offshore at an unnamed location known simply as the island. The navy lark is a 1959 british comedy film based on the navy lark radio series broadcast on the bbc light programme. The navy lark, volume 4 audiobook by laurie wyman, george. The navy lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and. Starring leslie phillips, jon pertwee and stephen murray, with regular appearances from ronnie barker and heather chasen, it soon became a radio favourite and ran for 18 years one of the longestrunning radio sitcoms. The navy lark is the second longestrunning comedy in british radio history.
The episodes of the navy lark were not individually titled when originally broadcast. It was developed in the united states during the 1950s, and is used in a variety of auxiliary roles to this day. The navy lark was a bbc radio comedy written by laurie wyman and george evans about the crew of the royal navy ship hms troutbridge, a pun on hms troubridge, an actual royal navy destroyer based in hmnb portsmouth, though in series 1 and 2 the ship and crew were stationed offshore at an unnamed location known simply as the island. In 1958, writer laurie wyman announced that he wanted to build a series around talented comic actor jon pertwee. The tv lark series 1, episode 09, aka the top secret rocket trials. This classic bbc radio comedy, written by laurie wyman with george evans from the twelfth series onwards starred jon pertwee, leslie phillips, stephen murray, ronnie barker and tenniel evans. Four episodes of the classic bbc radio comedy lawrie wyman. The navy lark is the second longestrunning comedy in british radio history the topical friday night show, week ending, which ran from 1970 to 1998, is currently the longest. September november 1963 laurie wyman, full cast, jon pertwee, leslie phillips, ronnie barker, stephen. Available now 0 next on 0 the whittlesea carnival 16 16 a day out for hms troutbridge lets pertwee try to recover some dumped rum.
The navy lark 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. All 10 episodes of series twelve are joined by 2 previously unpublished episodes from series three. In series 1 and 2, the ship and crew were stationed offshore at an unnamed location known simply as the island. A weekly and surely fictitious account of events in a naval detachment only loosely connected with the senior service. September november 1963 laurie wyman, full cast, jon pertwee, leslie phillips, ronnie barker, stephen murray, tenniel evans on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The navy lark is a british comedy film based on bbc radio comedy series of the same name. The navy lark was a bbc radio comedy series that ran for 15 series between 1959 and 1976 with largely the sane cast, and, some would say, the same jokes. The navy lark, one of radios longest running laughtermakers, kept the nation on the crest of a comic wave from 1959 to 1977 all at sea in the senior service were conniving petty officer jon pertwee, sillyass sublieutenant leslie phillips, and the constantly bemused stephen murray as number one. All at sea in the senior service were conniving petty officer jon pertwee, sillyass sublieutenant leslie phillips, and the. National grumpshnog week series 1, 12 april 1966 sublt phillips drops in series 3, 16 april 1968. Also included in this collection is a 26page pdf booklet containing a detailed history of the development of this series of the navy lark, cast biographies and an episode guide. As the boxed set of series 1 of the navy lark is no longer in production, this is the only decent way of getting the very first 4 episodes of this quite excellent vintage radio comedy, which will make you see jon pertwee as a lot more than the 4th doctor who. Publication date 19601102 topics bbc radio comedy language english.
A navy lark miniepisode from the light entertainment show. The show was first aired on the light programme in 1959 and ran for thirteen series until 1976 making it the second longest running radio programme the. Farewell to the paris, which sees leslie phillips and jon pertwee reminiscing about the making of the navy lark. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The navy lark is a radio sitcom about life aboard a british royal navy frigate named hms troutbridge based in hmnb portsmouth.
The navy lark, one of radios laughtermakers, kept the nation on the crest of a comic wave from 1959 to 1977. Jon pertwee is frequently quoted as having suggested the idea of a forces comedy based on the royal navy, but writer laurie wyman and alastair scott. It also contains a booklet with programme notes, cast biographies and details of the missing episodes. Having secured pertwee as the lead, he looked for other main characters and is quoted in the radio times as saying i felt we needed an idiot, and there was no one better at playing idiots than. Bbc radio 4 extra the navy lark, series 1 episode guide. The navy lark guide the classic bbc radio comedy about the. A satirical sitcom about life aboard a british frigate named hms troutbridge, based in hmnb portsmouth. The show was first aired on the light programme in 1959 and ran for thirteen series until 1976 making it the second longest running radio programme the bbc has made. Telling the adventures of the crew of hms troutbridge, this is a wonderful comedy that has really stood the test of time. A restored copy of this is on the navy lark series two volume 1 there is an incomplete copy of this in existence, but we took the decision not to include it on the cd release. The navy lark 1959 herbert wilcox productions by mislaid comedy heroes. There are currently two missing episodes of the navy tv lark. Includes the wrens reunion special addeddate 20190304 17.
During series 3 of the navy lark, a potarneyland frigate, the poppadom, appears in several episodes manned by various potani officers voiced by michael bates and ronnie barker. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the navy lark with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. The smuggling spy 1516 heather gets a wren standin and pertwee is nervous over dutyfree booze. The missing jeep pertwees in a pickle over commander shaws inspection aboard hms troutbridge. The navy lark series everybody down the navy lark wiki. This is still missing, but the script is included in the bbc audiobooks cd release the navy lark series two volume 1. The navy lark cast series eight september november. Jun 18, 2011 the navy lark was a bbc radio comedy written by laurie wyman and george evans about the crew of the royal navy ship hms troutbridge and their misadventures. Explore releases from the navy lark cast at discogs. The navy lark series 1laughs afloat aboard british royal navy frigate hms troutbridge. Richard caldicot 7 october 1908 16 october 1995 was an english actor famed for his role of commander later captain povey in the bbc radio series the navy lark. All aboard hms troutbridge for series seven of the navy lark. Film version of a popular bbc radio show about the incompetent crew of a royal navy ship.
Larcv lighter, amphibious resupply, cargo, 5 ton, is an aluminiumhulled amphibious cargo vehicle capable of transporting 5 tons. The navy lark the navy lark was a radio sitcom about life aboard a british royal navy frigate named hms troutbridge, based in hmnb portsmouth, though in series 1 and 2 the ship and crew were stationed offshore at an unnamed location known simply as the island. The navy lark, one of radios longest running laughtermakers, kept the nation on the crest of a comic wave from 1959 to 1977. On 29 march 1959, the navy lark sailed the airwaves for the very first time. Publication date 19610915 topics bbc radio comedy language english. The navy lark 1959 herbert wilcox productions youtube.
May 06, 2019 the navy lark complete all dimsdale podcasts. Publication date 19591016 topics bbc radio comedy language english. The navy lark series 4, episode 18, aka the cornish exercise. An ensemble cast played a number of characters, many with distinct catchphrases. Also included is a pdf booklet containing a detailed history of the development of this series of the navy lark, cast biographies, and a series episode guide. Available now 0 next on 0 the potarneyland training exercise phillips navigation skills are hired to a foreign power, but diplomacy breaks down. The navy lark series 6 volume 1 audio british comedy guide. The return of sir frederick flatley by the navy lark topic. The navy lark series 6 volume 1 is available to buy on audio. Scripts for these episodes were included as bonus features in. Having secured pertwee as the lead, he looked for other main characters and is quoted in the radio times as.
Feb 08, 2018 the navy lark is a british comedy film based on bbc radio comedy series of the same name. Nov 17, 2011 the navy lark is the second longestrunning comedy in british radio history the topical friday night show, week ending, which ran from 1970 to 1998, is currently the longest. Laughs afloat aboard british royal navy frigate hms troutbridge. The episode titles listed below are those commonly used by collectors. The navy lark is a radio sitcom about life aboard a british royal navy frigate named hms troutbridge a play on hms troubridge, a royal navy destroyer based in hmnb portsmouth. The navy lark guide the classic bbc radio comedy about. This title covers various episodes of the navy lark. Aug 10, 2017 the navy lark s02 e15 a crisp romance. The navy lark is a radio sitcom about life aboard a british royal navy frigate named hms troutbridge, a play on hms troubridge, a royal navy destroyer based in hmnb portsmouth.
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