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Radio 4 Extra,13 Jun 1971,30 mins

Series Series 12

Operation Recovery

The Navy Lark

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Trouble afloat as the crew of HMS Troutbridge try to locate an American warhead. 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 Rita ...... Heather Chasen LS Goldsein ...... Tenniel Evans The Padre . ....... 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 June 1971.

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