The Navy Lark

Tenniel Evans as the Admiral, Michael Bates as the Commander and Lawrie Wyman as AS Tiddy.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Commander ....... Michael Bates

AS Tiddy - Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1969.

A lost toothbrush sparks angst for the crew of HMS Troutbridge.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Commanding Officer - Stephen Murray

Rita - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

Lieutenant Burkett - Michael Bates

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1972.

The day proves unlucky for the superstitious crew of HMS Troutbridge.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

Lieutenant Burkett . ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on BBC Radio2 in May 1971.

The crew is set to be disbanded if Povey gets his way, but Pertwee has a cunning plan.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Commanding Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Wren Chasen, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Michael Bates as Mr Harris.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1975.

HMS Troutbridge sets sail, with Phillips let loose on a new navigational aid.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Mrs Povey - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Rear Admiral ....... Michael Bates

Belinda - Norma Ronald

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1971.

HMS Troutbridge heads to the Isle of Wight, and Captain Povey needs a favour from the crew

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Rita - Heather Chasen

LS Goldsein - Tenniel Evans

The Padre ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1971.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Commanding Officer - Stephen Murray

WREN Simkins - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Vice-Admiral - Michael Bates

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1972.

Will a star be born? The crew audition for a talent contest aboard HMS Troutbridge.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Commanding Officer - Stephen Murray

Clarissa - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

Albert - Michael Bates

Lady Fabia - Elizabeth Morgan

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1973.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Lady Hamilton - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Vice-Admiral . ....... Michael Bates

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1972.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Natasha - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

Igor - Michael Bates

AS Tiddy - Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1970.

The crew are taken on an unexpected voyage - who can save them?

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

The Landlord - Tenniel Evans

Captain Aitchison ....... Michael Bates

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1971.

Monstrous goings on when the crew of HMS Troutbridge hit Scotland.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Commanding Officer - Stephen Murray

Ramona Povey - Heather Chasen

Carlo - Tenniel Evans

Manuelo - Michael Bates

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in July 1973.

Ramona Povey causes havoc on HMS Troutbridge's goodwill visit.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Commanding Officer - Stephen Murray

Myrtle - Heather Chasen

Uncle Ebenezer - Tenniel Evans

The Professor - Michael Bates

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1972.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Rita - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Padre. - Michael Bates

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1971.

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee starts fundraising for a cause - his own financial black hole.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Mrs Povey - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Rear Admiral ....... Michael Bates

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1971.

A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Mrs Povey - Heather Chasen

Commander Bell - Ronnie Barker

Taffy Goldstein - Tenniel Evans

Cuthbert. ....... Michael Bates

Written by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1972.

Confusion abounds when Troutbridge gets a telly makeover as a German wartime frigate.

Heather Chasen as Tanya, Michael Bates as the Padre and Tenniel Evans as the LS Goldstein.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Tanya - Heather Chasen

LS Goldstein - Tenniel Evans

The Padre . ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1972.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Commander Shaw, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as LS Goldstein/Uncle Sebastian.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1959.

Pertwee is in a pickle over Commander Shaw's inspection.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Pamela Buck as Joyce, Michael Bates as Commander Shaw, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as Squadron Leader Pertwee.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the Light Programme in April 1959.

As the top brass turn up, 50,000 duty-free cigarettes are on their way to the island.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Commander Shaw, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as the Warrant Officer Pertwee.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1959.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Commander Shaw, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as Communication Officer Prout.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1959.

Devious Pertwee's plan to help a travelling fair is sunk when Troutbridge must put to sea.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Commander Shaw, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as Goldstein.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1959.

Captain Povey is auditing the unit accounts, so excess cash is secretly spent on Heather.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Commander Shaw, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as Ebenezer Pertwee.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1959.

HMS Troutbridge runs aground on a naval exercise, landing Phillips in hot water.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Commander Shaw, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1959.

Pertwee's relative has a Portsmouth posting. Can the Chief ensure luxury accommodation?

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Hank, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as Uncle Sebastian Pertwee.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1959.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Michael Bates as Ginger and Tenniel Evans as Willy.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1959.

A drunken night out sparks chaos when an old mine used as a collection box is set adrift.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Michael Bates as the Professor and Tenniel Evans as Taffy.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1959.

Povey decides that the island is an ideal spot to try a prototype - on Pertwee's birthday.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Michael Bates as Ginger and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1959.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Michael Bates as Hector Pertwee and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1959.

Captain Povey and the crew are called to the Admiralty, but devious Pertwee has got a plan

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Gaston and Tenniel Evans as Henri.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1959.

Pertwee and Johnson's attempts to use their initiative ends in disaster. From June 1959.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Antony J Antony and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1959.

Troutbridge's chance of movie stardom is jeopardised by Phillips' navigational skills.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Judith, Michael Bates as Ginger and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1959.

Heather gets a wren stand-in and Pertwee is nervous over duty-free booze.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Dennis Price as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as the Mayor and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1959.

A day out for HMS Troutbridge lets Pertwee try to recover some dumped rum.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as the Rating and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959.

A jetty is demolished as Pertwee and Phillips return from leave to meet Lieutenant Murray.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Lt. Commander Bates and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1959.

Johnson has a boozy birthday, while Pertwee's wine smuggling does not go to plan.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Bracewell and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Bracewell and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959.

HMS Troutbridge heads to an exercise off Dover, but Mr Phillips gets lost in fog.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lt Commander Stanton, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Hans and Tenniel Evans as Goldstein.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959.

Sent to Whittlesea Bay, Troutbridge runs out of fuel near some windmills in Holland.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Mr Popesgrove and Tenniel Evans as Goldstein.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1959.

Fatso Johnson whittles for all he is worth when Pertwee enters the antique market.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Mrs Edgwick, Michael Bates as Mr Crump and Tenniel Evans as the Professor.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1959.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Ginger and Tenniel Evans as Uncle Ebenzer.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1959.

Povey is aghast at news of an Island Draft inspection, sparking trouble for Pertwee.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Michael Bates as Ginger and Tenniel Evans as Uncle Ebenzer.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1959.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson,Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Ginger, Tenniel Evans as Goldstein and June Tobin as Maisie.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1960.

Povey probes the odd coincidence of Pertwee's liaison with a barmaid and a snack order.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson,Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Mr Proudfoot and Tenniel Evans as Goldstein.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1960.

Povey probes smuggling aboard HMS Troutbridge, as she sets sail on a rescue mission.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Edgar Pertwee and Tenniel Evans as Uncle Ebenezer Pertwee.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1960.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Commander Bracewell and Tenniel Evans as Goldstein.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1960.

Povey learns there is no official record of HMS Troutbridge, and someone is very hungry.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Commander Stanton, Michael Bates as the Rating and Tenniel Evans as The Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1960.

Rumour abounds that empire-building Commander Povey is after Captain Stanton's job.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as the Rating and Tenniel Evans as AS Goldstein.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1960.

Povey orders the poorly crew onto choppy waters in search of a buoy.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lt Commander Stanton, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Michael Bates as the Rating and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1960.

The officers are ordered to attend a party to celebrate the Admiral's 50 years of service.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Fifi, Michael Bates as Smythe and Tenniel Evans as AS Goldstein.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1960.

The Troutbridge crew sets sail to France to collect an agent, but Phillips gets lost.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as Captain Stanton, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as the MO and Tenniel Evans as Uncle Ebenezer Pertwee.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1960.

Stanton thinks Number One looks poorly, but Pertwee acts ill to avoid a terrible posting.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as the Skipper and Tenniel Evans as AS Goldstein.

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series on BBC Radio between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1960.

Instead of going on leave, the Admiral sends Troutbridge's crew on fishery protection.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as Number One, Richard Caldicot as Commander Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lt Commander Stanton, Heather Chasen as Heather and Tenniel Evans as AS Goldstein.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1960.

HMS Troutbridge's crew are all at sea when the island base is closed.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Heather Chasen as Heather, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Michael Bates as Sid Chattersby.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1960.

Pertwee has to re-think his money-making schemes, whilst his uncle pulls off a major con.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Ronnie Barker and Michael Bates as the Potarneylanders.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1960.

It's hands across the sea, as the crew of Troutbridge helps commission a foreign frigate.

Starring Stephen Murray as the Number One, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Tenniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Toddhunterbrown Heather Chasen as Lady Toddhunterbrown and Michael Bates as Lt. Bates.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1960.

The crew of the HMS Troutbridge cross the sea, with crossed wires.

Starring Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather and Ronnie Barker and Michael Bates as the Potarneylanders.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1960.

Povey gets a warning of a bomb on a new frigate while Phillips gets a special gift.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Tenniel Evans as Nunky, Heather Chasen as Lady Todhunter-Brown and Michael Bates as Mr Whittaker-Smyth.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1960.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lt Commander Stanton, Tenniel Evans as AS Goldstein, Heather Chasen as Heather and Michael Bates as Lieutenant Bates.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1960.

The 50th show in the series stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson Tenniel Evans as Nunky, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen and Michael Bates as Mr & Mrs Granthamum.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1960.

The commander entrusts Uncle Ebeneezer with his new purchase, but disaster is not far away

The show was recorded before an audience of officers and ratings (and family) from real-life frigate HMS Troubridge from which Troutbridge was derived.

Starring Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Tenniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Todhunter-Brown, Heather Chasen as Lady Todhunter-Brown and Michael Bates as Lieutenant Bates.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1960.

Fatso is hiding, but the crew's attention is diverted when they find a treasure map.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Michael Bates as the Laundry Manager and Tenniel Evans as the Clerk.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961.

It's a case of better the devil you know when a temporary new captain arrives on board.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Lt Commander Stanton, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Michael Bates as Cedric Phillips. Plus Heather Chasen as Ramona, Tenniel Evans as LS Goldstein, and June Tobin as Charlotte Stanton.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961.

As the chief fundraises, Cedric Phillips arrives to see his brother, the 'captain'!

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Tenniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Todhunter-Brown, Heather Chasen as Lady Todhunter-Brown, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Michael Bates as Commander Bracewell and Ronnie Barker as the Liner Captain.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961.

When strange lights are spotted at sea off Cornwall, Troutbridge's crew investigates.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson,Tenniel Evans as Able Seaman Goldstein, Heather Chasen as the Queen and Michael Bates as the Aide.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1961.

With half the crew struck down, Troutbridge faces an unexpected royal mission.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson/ /Lieutenant Commander Stanton, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen as Ramona Povey.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961.

Another collision convinces Povey that the Admiralty needs to sort out HMS Troutbridge.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Michael Bates as Lieutenant Bates, Heather Chasen as WREN Chasen/ Lady Todd Hunter-Brown and Teniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Todd Hunter-Brown.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961.

Troutbridge's officers aim to make a fast buck from Lieutenant Bates' latest invention.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Major Piecraft and Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman 'Fatso' Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Teniel Evans as LS Goldstein and Heather Chasen as WREN Chasen.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961.

Hard-up able seaman 'Taffy' finds himself mistakenly promoted.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Franklin Pettigreaves, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen as Ramona Povey.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1961.

Left hand down a bit! The ship's bumbling navigator attempts to pass an examination.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as AS 'Fatso' Johnson/Lt Commander Stanton, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen as Ramona Povey.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1961.

Johnson is not keen when the Chief hatches a scheme using surplus crew pyjamas.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen as Ramona Povey.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1961.

This recently rediscovered episode gets its first broadcast in over 60 years on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

Sub-Lieut. Phillips - Leslie Phillips

Lieut. Murray - the No. 1 - Stephen Murray

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee - Jon Pertwee

Heather - Heather Chasen

AB Johnson/ Lieut. Cdr Stanton - Ronnie Barker

Leading Seaman Goldstein/The Admiral - Tenniel J Evans

Lieut. Bates/Rear Admiral Ironbridge - Michael Bates

Wren Cornwell - Judy Cornwell

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1962.

Recovered episode. The crew of HMS Troutbridge are sent on a secretive training exercise

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson and Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 19.

100th episode of the seafaring sitcom.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Michael Bates as Commander Bracewell, Tenniel Evans as Taffy Goldstein and Janet Brown as Vera.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1963.

A fresh arrival makes waves and throws a NATO exercise into confusion. 100th episode.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Commander Bell, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as Commander Bell, Tenniel Evans as Taffy Goldstein, Janet Brown as Mrs Crump and Lawrie Wyman as the Inspector.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1963.

Desperate to escape his mother-in-law, can Captain Povey rely on the crew to assist?

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as The Mayor, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Tenniel Evans as The Admiral and Michael Bates as Rear Admiral Ironbridge.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1963.

All the Troutbridge crew have to do is tow a barge. What could possibly go wrong?

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Captain Bell, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Tenniel Evans as Taffy Goldstein.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1963.

Paranoia sets in when the crew are charged with a top secret mission. Stars Jon Pertwee.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Tenniel Evans as Taffy Goldstein.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1963.

Could HMS Troutbridge really be the next Marie Celeste? Stars Ronnie Barker.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen as Heather.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1963.

A shock for the crew over news that HMS Troutbridge is to be mothballed in Plymouth.

Stars Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen as Heather.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1963.

The floor of Murray's cabin is bare - and Phillips wants it to stay that way.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Commander Bell, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1963.

Povey is in hot water with his wife and HMS Troutbridge sets sail on a secret mission.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1963.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather and Michael Bates as Rear Admiral Ironbridge.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1963.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Commander Stanton, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather and Michael Bates as Lieutenant Bates and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1963.

With romantic rivalry for Wren Chasen, Troutbridge's new mission goes with a bang.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather and Michael Bates as the Padre and Tenniel Evans as Taffy Goldstein.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1963.

A new naval directive lets Pertwee apply for a commission. Stars Leslie Phillips.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather and Michael Bates as Lieutenant Bates, Ronnie Barker as Mr Merrivale and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1963.

HMS Troutbridge sails into the technological age. Stars Leslie Phillips and Ronnie Barker.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Michael Bates as Lieutenant Bates.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1963.

A firm ultimatum for Leslie, as HMS Troutbridge is ordered to sea. Stars Leslie Phillips.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Ronnie Barker as Commander Stanton, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Michael Bates as Commander Bracewell.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1963.

Sister ships Troutbridge and Makepeace are sent on a wild ghost chase into the fog.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, with Ronnie Barker and Michael Bates as the Potarneylanders.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1963.

HMS Troutbridge attempts an important scientific undersea mission. Stars Leslie Phillips.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Michael Bates as Commander Bracewell and Tenniel Evens as Taffy Goldstein .

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1963.

When the crew sets off to pick up a MI5 man in the Med, Phillips takes a wrong turning.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Michael Bates as Rear Admiral Ironbridge, Tenniel Evens as Taffy Goldstein and Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queeg.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1963.

A mission to foster good relations with the German navy goes awry.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queeg and Tenniel Evens as The Commander.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1963.

Is Povey a fraud? It seems so, as the Troutbridge crew race to secure his captaincy.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicote as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather and Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1964.

When HMS Troutbridge is sent to collect stranded tourists, Pertwee has other ideas.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson and Heather Chasen as Heather.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1964.

When Fatso makes a bid for literary success, Pertwee intervenes. Stars Ronnie Barker.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey and Tenniel Evans as The Admiral.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1964.

Povey calls on the crew of Troutbridge to help him out of a domestic predicament.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey and Tenniel Evans as The Admiral.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1964.

Friends and relatives are invited aboard HMS Troutbridge.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson and Tenniel Evans as Leading Seamen Goldstein.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1964.

The Troutbridge crew are all set for leave - after one tiny mission.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queeg and Tenniel Evans as Leading Seamen Goldstein.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1965.

With HMS Troutbridge set for special escort duty, Mr Phillips returns on a unicycle.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queeg, Tenniel Evans as Leading Seamen Goldstein and Heather Chasen as Heather.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1965.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1965.

Captain Povey decides that 'divide and rule' is the best way to deal with HMS Troutbridge.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Ronnie Barker as Captain Bell and Tenniel Evans as Uncle Ebeneezer .

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1965.

Captain Povey is moving house and needs to shift furniture. Step forward Pertwee.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queeg. Michael Bates as Lieutenant Dingle and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1965.

When the Captain catches a cold, Murray takes over and chaos ensues. From August 1965.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Mr Merrivale, Michael Bates as Mr Coggins and Tenniel Evans as the Nunkie.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1965.

Pertwee buys high-class scrap metal at auction, but a whole lot more arrives than expected

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Parfitt, Michael Bates as Lieutenant Dingle and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1965.

Ordered on to a Nato exercise, HMS Troutbridge's crew find themselves up in the air.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Commander Bell, Michael Bates as the Padre and Tenniel Evans as the LS Goldestein.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1965.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Michael Bates as the Padre and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1965.

Fatso Johnson's culinary efforts cause havoc, but avert a disaster.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Commander Ward, Michael Bates as the policeman and Tenniel Evans as the Admiral.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1965.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Tenniel Evans as LS Goldstein and Michael Bates as the Padre.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1965.

The crew are confined to ship over fears of underhand interference on HMS Troutbridge.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as WREN Chasen, Ronnie Barker as Commander Bell, Tenniel Evans as LS Goldstein and Michael Bates as the Potarneyland Officer.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1965.

Phillips' navigation skills are hired to a foreign power, but diplomacy breaks down.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Michael Bates as Lieutenant Bates.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1965.

Heather has to let Pertwee down gently before it leads to a brawl. Stars Leslie Phillips.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Michael Bates as the Train Guard.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1966.

The crewmates return from leave, but there's no sign of Troutbridge. Stars Jon Pertwee.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Michael Bates as the Flag Lieutenant.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1966.

HMS Troutbridge is Med-bound, but Pertwee's plans don't hold water. Stars Jon Pertwee.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queeg, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Michael Bates as the Padre.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1966

There's a five-star mess when HMS Troutbridge goes for a refill. Stars Jon Pertwee.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as the Russian Trawler Captain, Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral and Michael Bates as the Flag Lieutenant.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive

thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1966.

Troutbridge is on a top secret mission - but the inevitable disaster is plain to see.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Bird, Tenniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Todhunter-Brown and Michael Bates as the Padre.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1966.

The crew of Troutbridge see stars at a fundraiser for seamen who are down on their luck.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Ronnie Barker as Able-Seaman Johnson and Michael Bates as the Admiral's Flag Lieutenant .

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1966.

The senior Troutbridge crew head for the breakers yard aboard Number 1's first command.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Tenniel Evans as the Admiral, Michael Bates as Lieutenant Plumber and Ronnie Barker as Sergeant Coggins.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1966.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Tenniel Evans as Uncle Ebenezer, Michael Bates as the Padre and Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queag.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1966.

Uncle Ebenezer's booking agency creates havoc for Commander Murray as he courts Heather.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Heather, Tenniel Evans as Taffy, Michael Bates as Captain Aitchison and Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queag.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1966.

The navy's oldest Sub-Lieutenant causes upset when he gets ideas above his station.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as the Russian Minister of Culture, Tenniel Evans as LS Goldstein, Michael Bates as The Padre and Ronnie Barker as AS Johnson.

With special guests Derek Francis as British Ambassador, Sir Jeremy Crichton-Buller and Frank Thornton as First Secretary, Henry Pettigrew. Both are characters from The Navy Lark spin-off – The Embassy Lark which ran from 1966 to 1968 set in the British Embassy in the fictional country of Tratvia.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1966.

VIPs from 'The Embassy Lark' hitch a ride aboard Troutbridge.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Lady Todhunter-Brown, Michael Bates as Commander Bracewell, Ronnie Barker as Commander Bell and Tenniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Todd Hunter-Brown.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1966.

HMS Troutbridge takes Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown to France and bedlam ensues.

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Aunt Morpeth, Michael Bates as the Padre, Ronnie Barker as Lieutenant Queeg and Tenniel Evans as Taffy Goldstein.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman

Incidental Music by Tommy Riley and James Moody.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1966.

Has Pertwee finally come unstuck? Povey's certainly keen for a new Chief Petty Officer.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

Captain Hardcastle - Ronnie Barker

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

Captain Atchinson - Michael Bates

The longer audio replaces the BBC Transcription version which was edited for sale abroad.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1967.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Mrs Povey / Wren Heather Chasen - .. Heather Chasen

Able Seaman Johnson - .. Ronnie Barker

NAAFI Manager - Michael Bates

Taffy Goldstein - .. Tenniel Evans

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1967.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Second Officer McCluty - .. Heather Chasen

Taffy Goldstein - .. Tenniel Evans

Alfie - Michael Bates

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1967.

Can the inept crew of HMS Troutbridge get it ship-shape for an inspection?

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Second Officer McCluty - Heather Chasen

Captain Hardcastle - Ronnie Barker

Taffy Goldstein - Tenniel Evans

The Padre....... Michael Bates

Wren Martin - Amanda Murray

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1967.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

Commander Bell - Ronnie Barker

Uncle - Tenniel Evans

The Sea Lord ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1967.

Can the inept crew discover where the rest of the fleet has gone?

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

WREN Chasen - Heather Chasen

Able Seaman Johnson - .. Ronnie Barker

Engine Driver - Michael Bates

Uncle Ebenezer Pertwee - Tenniel Evans

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1967.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

WREN Chasen - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

Flag Lieut. - Michael Bates

Able Seaman Johnson - Ronnie Barker

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1967.

CPO Pertwee panics when a French frigate ties up at Troutbridge's berth.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - .. Heather Chasen

Chief Detective Inspector Sharpe - .. Ronnie Barker

The Padre - Michael Bates

Taffy Goldstein - .. Tenniel Evans

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1967.

Can the crew of HMS Troutbridge fulfil a request to assist with police matter?

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer/Mr Merrivale - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

WREN Chasen - Heather Chasen

Sergeant Coggins - Ronnie Barker

Lieutenant Plummer - Michael Bates

The Admiral/Leading Seaman Goldstein - Tenniel Evans

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1967.

But is he the wisest choice?

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Second Officer McCluty - Heather Chasen

Commander Bell - Ronnie Barker

Uncle - Tenniel Evans

The Padre ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1967.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Mrs Povey - Heather Chasen

Commander Bell - Ronnie Barker

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Padre ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1967.

It's Troutbridge's 25th, and Pertwee plans some special commemorative gifts.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Second Officer McCluty - Heather Chasen

Policeman - Ronnie Barker

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Flag Lieutenant. ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1967.

This first transmission was a few weeks before the network was renamed BBC Radio 2.

Captain Povey hopes a new machine called Cecil will help him command Troutbridge.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Russian Minister - Heather Chasen

Dorps - Ronnie Barker

Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown - Tenniel Evans

Russian Frigate Captain. ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1967.

This was the last episode broadcast on the Light - as by the following episode, the network had been renamed BBC Radio 2.

Can the inept Troutbridge crew take a VIP to a secret rendezvous?

But it's misdelivered to Captain Povey!

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

WREN Chasen - Heather Chasen

Uncle Ebenezer - Tenniel Evans

Able Seaman Johnson - Ronnie Barker

The Padre - Michael Bates

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1967.

*** This was the first episode on Radio 2, after the network's name change from the BBC Light Programme

Pertwee's knock-off beer for his crewmates proves hard to swallow.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Mrs Povey - Heather Chasen

Commander Bell - Ronnie Barker

Taffy Goldstein - Tenniel Evans

Cuthbert. ....... Michael Bates

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976..

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1967.

Mrs Povey insists that her snooty nephew samples a career on the ocean waves.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

Able Seaman Johnson - Ronnie Barker

Taffy Goldstein - Tenniel Evans

The Padre. ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1967.

Can Johnson win a 'man-powered flight' competition, despite the assistance of Pertwee?

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

Number One - Stephen Murray

Nurse - Heather Chasen

Chief Petty Officer Ball - Ronnie Barker

Uncle Ebenezer - Tenniel Evans

Captain Aitchison - Michael Bates

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1967.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

Able Seaman Johnson - Ronnie Barker

Uncle - Tenniel Evans

The Curator ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1967.

Uncle Ebenezer catches more than he bargains for while out trawling on his fishy scam.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Landlord - Richard Caldicot

Rene - Heather Chasen

Able Seaman Johnson - Ronnie Barker

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Flag Lieutenant ....... Michael Bates

First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in November 1967.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

LS Goldstein - Tenniel Evans

The Padre ....... Michael Bates

Sid - Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1968.

Stand by for crossed wires, when HMS Troutbridge is linked up to shore power.

Stand by for crossed wires, when HMS Troutbridge is linked up to shore power. With Leslie Phillips. From October 1968.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Captains - Michael Bates/Lawrie Whyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1968.

Captain Povey is keen to clear the decks of HMS Troutbridge, but Number One fights back.

Captain Povey is keen to clear the decks of HMS Troutbridge, but Number One fights back. Stars Stephen Murray. From October 1968.

The Captains . ....... Michael Bates/Lawrie Whyman

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - .. Heather Chasen

Leading Seaman Goldstein / Uncle 'Nunkey' Ebeneezer - Tenniel Evans

The Customs Officer - Michael Bates

Able Seaman Simpson - .. Nigel Graham

Able Seaman Tiddy - Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in October 1968.

Can the crew of HMS Troutbridge dodge being caught for smuggling? Stars Leslie Phillips.

Can the crew of HMS Troutbridge avoid disaster and dodge being caught for smuggling? Stars Leslie Phillips. From October 1968.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

CAST:

Number 1 - Stephen Murray

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee - Jon Pertwee

Sub-Lieut. Phillips - Leslie Phillips

WREN Chasen - Heather Chasen

Leading Seaman Goldstein/Uncle Ebenezer - Tenniel Evans

The Padre - Michael Bates

Commander Trotter - Alan Reeve-Jones

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1968.

Chief Petty Officer Pertwee flies into a panic when Commander Bell is replaced.

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Mrs Povey - .. Heather Chasen

The Admiral / Leading Seaman Goldstein - Tenniel Evans

Leading Seaman Harper - Nigel Graham

Vice Admiral Buttonshaw - Jon Pertwee

First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in November 1968.

Can the crew of HMS Troutbridge handle the trial of a new top secret missile system? Stars Leslie Phillips. From November 1968.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Heather - Heather Chasen

Nunky - Tenniel Evans

The Padre ....... Michael Bates

Clarence - Nigel Graham

AS Tiddy - Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1968.

One of the crew has money worries. Can a new credit card help?

One of the crew has money worries. Can a new credit card help? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From November 1968.

Captain Povey is reluctantly at the helm.

HMS Troutbridge takes part in a NATO exercise, with a reluctant Captain Povey at the helm.

A mix-up at the dry cleaners leads to an unexpected promotion for Sub Lt Phillips.

A mix-up at the dry-cleaners sparks an unexpected promotion for Sub Lieutenant Phillips.

A mix-up at the dry cleaners sparks an unexpected promotion.

A mix-up at the dry cleaners sparks an unexpected promotion for Sub Lt Phillips.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

AS Tiddy - Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in December 1968.

Can the crew of HMS Troutbridge rise to the occasion of a birthday celebration? Stars Leslie Phillips. From December 1968.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1968.

Sub-Lieut. Phillips - Leslie Phillips

Number 1 - Stephen Murray

CPO Pertwee/Commander Wetherby - Jon Pertwee

WREN Chasen - Heather Chasen

Leading Seaman Goldstein/Uncle Ebenezer - Tenniel Evans

Rear Admiral Ironbridge - Michael Bates

Able Seaman Tiddy - Lawrie Wyman

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1969.

A 'nasty' in Nunkie's nicked nets nearly knocks the nautical nincompoops into next week.

A ‘nasty' nestling in Nunkie's nicked nets nearly knocks the nautical nincompoops into next week. Stars Jon Pertwee. From 1969.

CAST:

Sub-Lieut. Phillips - Leslie Phillips

Number 1 - Stephen Murray

CPO Pertwee - Jon Pertwee

WREN Chasen - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

Commander Bracewell - Michael Bates

Harold Wilson - Alan Reeve-Jones

Mary Wilson - Elizabeth Morgan

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1969.

HMS Troutbridge inadvertently hosts a high profile inspection. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From 1969.

Stars Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.

The Sub-Lieutenant - Leslie Phillips

The Chief Petty Officer - Jon Pertwee

The Number Oner - Stephen Murray

Mrs Povey - Heather Chasen

The Admiral - Tenniel Evans

The Professor ....... Michael Bates

AS Tiddy - Lawrie Wyman

The Spy - Elizabeth Morgan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1969.

Can the inept crew help a scientist complete their research mission?

Can the inept crew help a scientist complete their research mission? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee. From January 1969.

The Number One - Stephen Murray

Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Commanding Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey and Heather Chasen as Heather.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1971.

200th anniversary programme starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Commanding Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Tenniel Evans as Sir Willoughby Todhunter Brown, Heather Chasen as Lady Willoughby Todhunter Brown and Michael Bates as Commander Bracewell.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1971.

The blundering Troutbridge crew take the governor and his wife to the famous Chinese city.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Commanding Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey, Michael Bates as AS Ginger and Tenniel Evans as the LS Goldstein.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1972.

As Commander Murray adapts to wedded life, Phillips has an affair with a computer.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Commanding Officer, Richard Caldicot as Professor White, Heather Chasen as Agent No 2, Tenniel Evans as Taffy Goldstienl, Michael Bates as the Padre and June Whitfield as the Mistress.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1973.

Chaos afloat as the Troutbridge crew tests a new top secret weapon.

Starring Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Commanding Officer, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Heather Chasen as Rita, Tenniel Evans as Bonzo, Michael Bates as the Admiral, April Walker as Wren Barrett and Pete Murray as Himself.

Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976.

Scripted by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1976.

Senior Troutbridge officers fear the worst when they are summoned to the Admiralty.