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The Navy Lark

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. Stars Dennis Price, Stephen Murray, Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Ronnie Barker and more.

The Navy Lark - Series 12 And 13

The twelfth and thirteenth series of the long-running nautical comedy.

Everybody down! Prepare for more navigational blunders and maritime misadventures as radio's favourite frigate puts to sea once more.

Collected here are the complete Series 12 and 13 of the much-loved show - including the 200th episode, Sir Willoughby At Shanghai, in which Troutbridge takes the Governor and his wife on a trip to China - only to find itself under attack... Plus, Lieutenant-Commander Murray and his wife Rita celebrate their first anniversary and move out to married quarters, the crew lock horns with evil, world-dominating Oriental mastermind the Master, and Sub-Lieutenant Phillips is up for promotion: but will his Lord Nelson fantasy help or hinder?

Stephen Murray, Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee star in these 23 hilarious episodes, with a supporting cast including Richard Caldicot, Heather Chasen, Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates, and guest stars including Norma Ronald, June Whitfield and Elizabeth Morgan.

First released: Thursday 25th April 2024

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