The Navy Lark
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The Navy Lark is a beloved British radio comedy that aired from 1959 until 1977, set aboard the Royal Navy frigate H.M.S. Troutbridge. Featuring a talented cast including Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, and Stephen Murray, this series is filled with humor and nautical adventures.
Join the crew for a collection of episodes from Series 8, aired in 1966, including fan favorites like 'Steamship Day' and 'Farewell to HMS Varsity.' This unique set also features original full-length broadcasts from Series 9 and 10, providing a rare opportunity to experience the show as the audience did during its original transmission.
Among the highlights is the banned episode 'Picking Up The Popadom,' which hasn't been heard in the UK since October 1967. Enjoy the high-quality recordings of this classic series, where laughter is always on the horizon!
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
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| Doing a Disastrical (Jigsaws and Jemmies) | 28:42 | |
| Picking Up The Poppadom | 28:35 | |
| The South Kuwan Summit | 29:22 | |
| Captain Povey Takes Over | 32:56 | |
| Sir Willoughby Goes to Kawowa | 29:18 | |
| The Relief of the Weather Ship | 29:12 | |
| The Brick Smugglers | 29:33 | |
| What is the SSE? | 29:28 | |
| Sir Willoughby's Party | 28:41 |