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Radio 4 Extra,23 May 1971,30 mins

Impressions for Survival

The Navy Lark

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The crew of HMS Troutbridge is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan. Stars 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 Heather ...... Heather Chasen The Admiral ...... Tenniel Evans Lieutenant Burkett . ....... Michael Bates The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976. Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1971.

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