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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.

  • Series 11, Episode 12 repeated Monday at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Jon Pertwee CPO Pertwee
Leslie Phillips Sub-Lt Phillips
Stephen Murray Lt Cdr Murray (Number One) (Series 2-15)
Ronnie Barker Able Seaman (Fatso) Johnson
Richard Caldicot Commander Povey
Heather Chasen Wren Heather Chasen
Tenniel Evans Able Seaman Goldstein
Michael Bates Able Seaman Ginger
Dennis Price Lt Cdr Price (Number One) (Series 1)
Writing team
Lawrie Wyman (as Laurie Wyman) Writer
George Evans Writer
Production team
Alastair Scott Johnston (as Alastair Scott-Johnston) Producer

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