The Navy Lark: Series 6 and 7

Synopsis

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.