Commander Trotter Takes Charge

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee flies into a panic when Commander Bell is replaced.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge.

Written by Lawrie Wyman.

The Sub-Lieutenant ...... Leslie Phillips
The Chief Petty Officer ...... Jon Pertwee
The Number One ...... Stephen Murray
Captain Povey .... Richard Caldicot
WREN Chasen …. Heather Chasen
Leading Seaman Goldstein/Uncle Ebenezer …. Tenniel Evans
The Padre …. Michael Bates
Commander Trotter …. Alan Reeve-Jones

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976.

Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1968.