Navy Lark: Series 8 and 9

The eighth and ninth series of the vintage comedy about life aboard a Royal Navy frigateThere's more fun on the ocean waves in these 33 hilarious episodes, as the hapless Captain Povey and his reluctant subordinates are caught up in more comic capers.Contained here are the complete Series Eight and Nine of the popular show, which sees Murray courting Heather, Phillips pursuing the new Wren and Pertwee planning some special commemorative gifts for Troutbridge's 25th anniversary. Plus, the crew embark on a top secret mission, participate in a joint forces exercise and prepare to take two VIPs from The Embassy Lark to Tratvia for a trade festival.All at sea in the Senior Service are Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray and a supporting cast including Ronnie Barker, Tenniel Evans. Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates and Heather Chasen. Among the guest stars are Derek Francis, Frank Thornton and Amanda Murray.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 varyProduction creditsScripted by Lawrie WymanProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel EvansWith Derek Francis, Frank Thornton and Amanda MurrayRemastered by Ted KendallThanks to Keith WickhamNote: 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 3JQEpisode guideFirst broadcast on BBC Light Programme on the following dates:Series 8Where is Troutbridge? 4 September 1966The Float a Peddle Fiddle 11 September 1966A Sticky Business 18 September 1966Buoys Will Be Buoys 25 September 1966Steamship Day 2 October 1966Farewell to HMS Varsity 9 October 1966The Army Lark 16 October 1966Just the Ticket 23 October 1966Mr Phillips' Promotion 30 October 1966Pertwee and the Tratvian Beer 6 November 1966The PM Papa 13 November 1966Getting Rid of Pertwee 20 November 1966Off to Sea at Last 27 November 1966Series 9Back from the Antarctic 2 July 1967Fishing off the Faroes 9 July 1967A Filthy Ferryboat 16 July 1967Jigsaws and Jemmies 23 July 1967The Naval Review 30 July 1967The Curious Caravan Case 6 August 1967Frenchmen in J.41 13 August 1967The Police Drop In 20 August 1967Mr Murray's Endurance Course 27 August 1967Women in the Wardroom 27 August 1967Troutbridge's Silver Jubilee Party 10 September 1967CECIL the Navigation Computer 17 September 1967A Russian Rendezvous 24 September 1967The Bugged and Burgled Beer 1 October 1967Picking up the Poppadom 8 October 1967Cuthbert Joins the Navy 15 October 1967The Flying Machine 22 October 1967When Sub Lt Phillips was at Dartmouth 29 October 1967A Fishy Business 5 November 1967Troutbridge in Quarantine 12 November 1967(c) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.