The Navy Lark: Series 14 and 15

Synopsis

The final two series of the fondly remembered comedy - plus the Silver Jubilee Special and the 2008 reunion showIt's all aboard for more entertaining escapades, as the classic comedy sets sail for its last two series. Included here are all 24 episodes from Series Fourteen and Fifteen, starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.In these hilarious shows, HMS Troutbridge joins a flotilla travelling round the world on a Navy goodwill mission - but en route, the crew are ensnared in the revolutionary plans of El Godmother and the Raffia, and come up against The Master and his female associate The Mistress. They also have an explosive encounter with a talpinium shell, attempt to get to grips with NANA, and form their own lobby group, An Officer and a Gentleman's Liberation Movement...Also included is 1977's The Jubilee Navy Lark and The Reunion, in which presenter Sue McGregor interviews some of the stars of the seafaring show, including June Whitfield, Leslie Phillips, George Evans, Heather Chasen and Tenniel Evans.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 Wyman and George EvansProduced by Alastair Scott JohnstonStarring: Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee, Stephen Murray, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bates, Heather Chasen and Tenniel EvansWith Miriam Margolyes, Chic Murray, Elizabeth Morgan, June Whitfield, Gretta Gouriet, April Walker, Pete 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 Radio 2 on the following dates:Series 14The Montezula Revolution 29 July 1973The Island Swordfish 5 August 1973Bunged in the Battle 12 August 1973Kangaroo Polka 19 August 1973The Digital Isles Go Unstable 26 August 1973Egbert Hitches a Ride 2 September 1973Povey - An Admiral at Last 9 September 1973The Bergholm Horse Trials 16 September 1973Captain Povey's Wig 23 September 1973The Brain Pill 30 September 1973Operation Showcase 7 October 1973CPO Pertwee - Yachtmonger 14 October 1973The Talpinium Shell 21 October 1973Series 15Sequel to The Talpinium Shell 9 November 1975NANA 16 November 1975Helen, The New Wren 23 November 1975Relief for Station 150 30 November 1975Black is Beautiful 7 December 1975Sidney and the Stamp 14 December 1975Commander Murray Becomes a Showjumper 21 December 1975Horrible Horace 28 December 1975Officers and Gents' Lib 4 January 1976The Case of the HGM Mark 5 11 January 1976Captain Wilberforce Pertwee 18 January 1976The Jubilee Navy Lark 16 July 1977The Navy Lark: The Reunion 31 August 2008Presented by Sue McGregorWith June Whitfield, Leslie Phillips, George Evans, Heather Chasen and Tenniel Evans© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.