Navy Lark: Series 3, 4 and 5

The third, fourth and fifth series of the nautical comedy, plus Christmas Special and The TV LarkThe Navy Lark gang are back for more seafaring shenanigans...Collected here are the complete Series 3, 4 and 5 of the much-loved show, including the long-lost episode 'The Cornish Exercise'. Also featured is the Christmas Special 'Calling the Antarctic'. Plus, Troutbridge's crew drop anchor at a television studio in all nine existing episodes of spin-off series The TV Lark.NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary.Production creditsScripted by Lawrie WymanProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker, Tenniel Evans, Judy Cornwell, Janet Brown and Robin BoyleWith Richard Murdoch, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Ted Ray, Kenneth Horne, Betty Marsden, Kenneth Williams, June Tobin, Lawrie Wyman and Dennis PriceRemastered by Ted KendallThanks to Andrew PixleyNote: none of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and are in line with previous commercial releasesFor more information on the programme, contact:The Navy Lark Appreciation SocietyHoneysuckle CottageLittle StreetYoxfordSuffolkIP7 3JQSeries 3 (2 Nov 1960 to 15 Mar 1961)In Portsmouth for a Re-FitRefitting Ebeneezer PertweeSea Trials of the PoppadomMutiny Aboard TroutbridgeThe Exploding BiscuitsSir Willoughby Takes Over the IslandMount Rumpus AtollThe 50th Show: Mr Murray's HouseboatJohnson's BirthdayPovey's Unexpected Leave, also known as Povey's Enforced LeaveFamilies' DayFalmouth Ghost ShipOnabushkan FluThe Efficiency ExpertThe Floggle Grummit MissileThe Hitch-Hiking CounterfeiterCommodore GoldsteinMr Phillips Has Navigation TuitionCPO Pertwee and the LaundryThe Surprise WeddingSeries 4 (15 Sep 1961 to 9 Mar 1962)Returning from LeaveCaptain Povey's SpyThe Secret of Nessie's YouthThe Northampton Hunt BallHijacked!Admiral TroutbridgeRelatives and ReservationsHumgrummits on the High SeasAre Captain and Mrs Povey Married?Cine Cameras at SeaThe Citizen Adjustment CourseA Hole LieutenantSpy Catching in CasablancaMount Pot EruptsCaptain Povey's ShopLeading Seaman Goldstein's PartyThe InvitationThe Cornish ExerciseA Strange HobbyMr Phillips Get EngagedThe Sinking of the Bubble CarLong Jonathan PertweeThe Admiral's Accident ReportOver the Sea to RosythThe Return of Sir Frederick FlatleyThe Ship's ConcertChristmas Special (25 Dec 1962)Calling the AntarcticThe TV Lark (25 Jan 1963 to 29 Mar 1963)Opening NightThe Prestige ShowZ AmbulancesHouse of CommonsBack to PortsmouthOn SafariShip Ahoy!The Potarneyland ElectionBack in the NavySeries 5 (5 Apr 1962 to 10 May 1963)First Day out of DockThe New BarmaidA Deliberate BashingWhittlesea RegattaHMS Troutbridge Gets a RocketThe Ghost Ship(c) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd