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4 Extra Debut. A ‘nasty’ nestling in Nunkie’s nicked nets nearly knocks the nautical nincompoops into next week. Stars Jon Pertwee. From 1969.

A ‘nasty’ nestling in Nunkie’s nicked nets nearly knocks the nautical nincompoops aboard HMS Troutbridge into next week.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge.

Written by Lawrie Wyman.

Sub-Lieut. Phillips …. Leslie Phillips
Number 1 …. Stephen Murray
CPO Pertwee/Commander Wetherby …. Jon Pertwee
Captain Povey .... Richard Caldicot
WREN Chasen …. Heather Chasen
Leading Seaman Goldstein/Uncle Ebenezer …. Tenniel Evans
Rear Admiral Ironbridge …. Michael Bates
Able Seaman Tiddy …. Lawrie Wyman

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 January 1969.

30 minutes

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