The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC
The Navy Lark
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Light Programme / BBC Radio 2
- 1959 - 1977
- 241 episodes (15 series)
Classic radio sitcom about life aboard a British Royal Navy frigate.
Another production also has this name.
The Navy Lark. Copyright: BBC
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1959 - 1977
- Channels
- BBC Light Programme, BBC Radio 2
- Episodes
- 241 (15 series)
- Companies
A weekly and surely fictitious account of events in a naval detachment only loosely connected with the Senior Service.
Set on board the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge, the show follows the adventures of Sub-Lieutenant Phillips, scheming Chief Petty Officer Pertwee, and bemused Lieutenant Murray. The trio often have to cover up problems and mistakes from the ship's commander, "Thunderguts" Povey.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Sunday 29th March 1959 at 7pm on BBC Light Programme
- Most recent repeats
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- Saturday 18th December 2021 at 7:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 5
- Saturday 18th December 2021 at 9:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 5
- Thursday 9th September 2021 at 7:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 15, Episode 2