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CPO Pertwee's Quote-a-matic  
WITH OUR THREE STARS LESLIE PHILLIPS, JON PERTWEE AND STEPHEN MURRAY The Navy Lark was a BBC radio comedy written by Laurie Wyman and George Evans about the crew of The Royal Navy ship HMS Troutbridge and their mis-adventures. The show was first aired on The Light Programme in 1959 and ran for thirteen series until 1976 making it the second longest running radio programme the BBC has made. The main characters of The Navy Lark are: Cheif Petty Officer Pertwee, played by Jon Pertwee; Sub Lieutenant Phillips, played by Leslie Phillips and The Number One, which was played by Dennis Price in the first series and Stephen Murray from then on. The rest of the regular characters (too many to list here - see the cast and crew section) were played by Richard Caldicot, Ronnie Barker, Tenniel Evans, Michael Bates and Heather Chasen. The different sections of this website are:
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-= 29 January 2012 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark: Volume 25 - Avoiding Redundancy. Due for release 08 March 2012
-= 12 December 2011 =- More info on The Navy Lark: Volume 25. Due for release 08 March Episodes included on Volume 25 are: Farewell to HMS Varsity (Drifting Through), The Army Lark (Blowing Themselves Up), Pertwee’s Enlistment Expires (Avoiding Redundancy), The POW Escape Exercise (Escaping Back Into). -= 13 November 2011 =- Newly listed on amazon and play: The Navy Lark: Volume 25. Due for release 08 March 2012 No other details as yet -= 12 October 2011 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark: Series 7. Due for release 03 November 2011
-= 03 August 2011 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark: Volume 24 - You're A Rotten. Due for release 08 September 2011
No info on the episodes yet. -= 12 June 2011 =- The Navy Lark: Series 7 - Due for Release 03 Novemeber 2011 Available for pre order now: Play.com - £16.99 Amazon.co.uk - £25.50 Amazon's description says "online booklet" which is abit worrying. Think they're trying to save on costs by not printing the little info booklet. -= 18 March 2011 =- Newly listed on amazon: The Navy Lark: Volume 24. Due for release 08 September 2011 No other details as yet -= 16 January 2011 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark: Volume 23 - A Fishy Business. Due for release 03 March 2011
-= 15 December 2010 =- The Navy Lark: Volume 23 will be available 03 March 2011. No other details as yet -= 15 December 2010 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark: Series 6 Part 2 - due for release 03 February 2011
-= 06 October 2010 =- The Theme from the Navy Lark, Trade Wind Hornpipe by Tommy Reilly and James Moody, is available to download from various online retailers. Play.com for £0.70 Amazon.co.uk for £0.69 -= 06 October 2010 =- The Navy Lark: Series 6 Part 2 - due for release 03 February 2011 Available from Amazon where it is pre-orderable for £23.76 -= 06 October 2010 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark: Series 6 Part 1 - due for release 04 November 2010
-= 06 October 2010 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark: Series 1, Pt. 1 (Golden Age of BBC Radio Comedy) - due for release 04 November 2010
It seems this has replaced the old complete series 1 box set as that is no longer available. -= 23 July 2010 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark vol 22 - Doing An Unfortunate
"The Navy Lark", featuring comedy greats, Stephen Murray, Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Tenniel Evans and Ronnie Barker was one of radio's longest running laughter-makers, keeping the nation on the crest of a wave from 1959 to 1977. This 22nd volume features four more episodes from the terrifically popular radio comedy. None of these episodes has been previously released. Episodes included are: "Stormy Weather" 22/11/1963, "Chasing the Kepeac" 29/11/1963, "Smugglers in the Solent" 18/07/1965, and "The Jubilee Navy Lark" 16/07/1965. Best Price: GBP 8.99 at play.com -= 19 June 2010 =- Golden Age of BBC Radio Comedy: The Navy Lark: Srs 1 Pt 1 - Due for release 04 Nov 2010 Product info from amazon.co.uk where it is pre-orderable for �12.99 "The Navy Lark", one of radio's longest running laughter-makers, kept the nation on the crest of a wave from 1959 to 1977. All at sea in the Senior Service were conniving Chief Petty Officer Jon Pertwee, silly-ass Sub-Lieutenant Leslie Phillips, and the constantly bemused Stephen Murray as 'Number One', while Tenniel Evans made mischief as Leading Seaman Goldstein. This title includes four episodes including the first ever show - Episode 1, "The Missing Jeep", tx 29 March 1959; Episode 2, "Operation Fag End", tx 5 April 1959; Episode 3, "Number One's Chair", tx 12 April 1959; and, Episode 4 "The Fairground Light", tx 19 April1959. The Golden Age of BBC Radio Comedy seems to be a new range from the good old Beeb, possibly replacing the old full series box sets as there are new CD's coming out with 4 episodes from series of Hancock, Round the Horne, The Goons and Take it from Here. -= 22 May 2010 =- The Navy Lark: Series 6 Part 1 - due for release 04 November 2010 Product info from Play.com where it is pre-orderable for �16.99 The Navy Lark will be aboard the HMS Troutbridge again! Written by Laurie Wyman. For most of its run, it starred Stephen Murray, Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips and Ronnie Barker. This release includes the first 10 episodes from Series 6. -= 22 May 2010 =- Update on The Navy Lark Volume 22 - set for release 02 September 2010. product description from amazon "The Navy Lark", featuring comedy greats, Stephen Murray, Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Tenniel Evans and Ronnie Barker was one of radio's longest running laughter-makers, keeping the nation on the crest of a wave from 1959 to 1977. This 22nd volume features four more episodes from the terrifically popular radio comedy. None of these episodes has been previously released. Episodes included are: "Stormy Weather" 22/11/1963 (series 6), "Chasing the Kepeac" 29/11/1963(series 6), "Smugglers in the Solent" 18/07/1965 (series 7), and "The Jubilee Navy Lark" 16/07/1977 (special Queen's Jubilee episode) -= 04 May 2010 =- The Navy Lark Volume 22 is set for release 02 September 2010. No title or episode info yet -= 18 August 2009 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark vol 21 - Women in the Wardroom
Best Price: GBP 6.99 at play.com -= 25 July 2009 =- The Navy Lark vol 21 - Women in the Wardroom is due for release on 03 September 2009. Blurb from Amazon: Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Stephen Murray and Ronnie Barker star in four more hilarious radio episodes on board HMS Troutbridge. "Women in the Wardroom (Have Been Redecorating)" - 3 September 1967 - the wardroom is in a mess and needs to be refurnished. Unfortunately, Murray gives an inebriated Pertwee the fund money to make the necessary purchases. "Cecil the Navigation Computer (Computerising)" 17 - September 1967 - Cecil, a new combination of computer and teleprinter, is to be tested on Troutbridge. And Cecil also has a memory bank that can answer any question. "A Russian Rendezvous (Seeing Red)" - 24 September 1967 - Troutbridge must take Sir Willoughby, a high-ranking VIP, to a top secret rendezvous. They head for the North Sea where the sealed orders are to be opened. "The Flying Machine (Frustrating The Spark of Invention)" - 22 October 1967 - the Chief decides that they should enter the Man-Powered Flight Competition, and a one-man helicopter is built in Troutbridge's hold using numerous items stolen from the crew: the Padre's mini bicycle, Murray's golf clubs and Leslie's pyjamas. Will it take off? Four classic comedy episodes from Series Nine of "The Navy Lark". Currently pre-orderable at amazon.co.uk for GBP 10.18 -= 17 March 2009 =- The Navy Lark Series 5 is due for release on 02 July 2009. Currently pre-orderable at amazon.co.uk for GBP 42.01 -= 11 Sep 08 =- 
The Navy Lark on BBC7
The BBC digital radio station BBC7 has repeats of The Navy Lark Tuesdays at 08.00, 12.00 and 19.00 You can listen to the station on digital radio - or over the internet by clicking the image above. The show is available on the internet for 7 days after the broadcast -= 11 Sep 08 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark vol 20 - Number One Gets Married - released today
Best Price: GBP 6.49 at play.com -= 17/05/08 =- The Navy Lark vol 20 is due for release on 11 Sep 2008. Episodes: Number One Gets Married, Sub-Lt Phillips To Leave For Dartmouth, The NewHaven-Dieppe Smuggling Run and The Master of Sardinia. Currently pre-orderable for: £12.99 at amazon.co.uk £8.99 at play.com -= 02/03/08 =- The Navy Lark Series 4 - Part 2 is coming out on 10 Jul 2008, and is currently pre-orderable for £50.00 at amazon.co.uk -= 02/03/08 =- Cover art for The Navy Lark vol 19 - Just the Ticket 
-= 14/01/08 =- The Navy Lark vol 19 - Just the Ticket has been put back and is now coming out on 04 February 2008, still pre-orderable for £12.99 at amazon -= 06/10/07 =- The Navy Lark vol 19 - Just the Ticket is coming out on 05 November 2007, and is currently pre-orderable for £12.99 at amazon -= 08/08/07 =-
The Navy Lark on BBC7
The BBC digital radio station BBC7 has repeats of The Navy Lark Thursdays at 08.00, 12.00 and 19.00 You can listen to the station on digital radio - or over the internet by clicking the image above -= 02/07/06 =- 
Current prices for The Navy Lark Series 4 - Part 1 Amazon: - £44.99 BBC Shop: - £46.49 Play.com: - £44.99 -= 14/03/07 =- The Navy Lark Series 4 - Part 1 is coming out on 02 July 2007, and is currently pre-orderable for £65.00 at amazon -= 23/10/06 =- The First series of The Navy Lark is now being broadcast on BBC7: Wednesdays at 14.30 and repeated Thursday at 06.30. As always the show is available on BBC7's listen again service for 1 week after broadcast. -= 30/08/06 =-
There is a tribute to Ronnie Barker on BBC7 at 09.00 on Saturday 02 September. It will also be available for one week afterwards on BBC7's Listen Again online. -= 15/08/06 =- The programme Laughter in the Air on BBC7 on sunday had a segment about The Navy Lark including interviews with Leslie Phillips and Jon Pertwee and some clips from the show. It will be available on BBC7's Listen Again unitl Saturday 19 August -= 02/07/06 =- Cover art for the Navy Lark Series 3 box set released 3 July 2006.
-= 28/05/06 =- The Navy Lark: Series 3 Price Watch: Amazon: - £32.46 BBC Shop: - £32.99-= 13/05/06 =- Available to listen online on BBC 7's Listen Again from 14-19 May:
Left Hand Down Abit, With Leslie Phillips
Sub-Lieutenant Leslie Phillips welcomes you aboard the infamous HMS Troutbridge for a three-hour voyage through six classic episodes in the life and times of a legendary comic flagship. Find out how The Navy Lark got started; discover who might have been in starring roles; learn how the cast of the radio series were invited to take large bits of a real-life ship! How exactly DID Sub-Lieutenant Phillips get through Dartmouth ? Featured episodes of The Navy Lark are Operation Fag End (Jan 1959); The Hank of Heather (Apr 1959); The Lighthouse Lark (Jan 1960); A Deliberate Bashing (Apr 1963); Mr. Phillips at Dartmouth (Oct 1967); The Jubilee Navy Lark (Jun 1977)
Left Hand Down A-bit
-= 31/03/06 =- The Navy Lark on BBC7 is taking a bit of break but has been replaced by the spin-off show The Embassy Lark - at 14.30 on Thursdayshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/thursday/
-= 27/03/06 =- The Navy Lark vol 18: Back From The Antartic will be available 4 September 2006 Blurb from Amazon: This work features four more episodes of nautical mayhem starring Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel Evans. Jump on the deck and join them once more in these classic capers, as the crew return towing a flotilla, the Fleet abandons Troutbridge, Pertwee borrows the ship's silver tea service, and Leslie reminisces about his youth. The episodes are: "Back from the Antarctic"; "The Naval Review"; "Troutbridge's Silver Jubilee"; and, "Sub Lt. Phillips at Dartmouth"-= 27/03/06 =- The Navy Lark: The Very Best Episodes: Vol 1 is available to pre-order at the BBC Shop for £10.99 and Amazon for £12.99 The episodes have all been previously released however it does include an introduction by the President of The Navy Lark Appreciation Society. The CD would make a good introduction for someone new to The Navy Lark as the selected episodes are excellent and include some personal favourites. The episodes are: An Exercise in Filming - 28 June 1959 - Series 1 Lighthouse Lark - 29 January 1960 - Series 2 A Deliberate Bashing - 19th April 1963 - Series 5 Tug-Of-War - 19 February 1960 - Series 2-= 15/03/06 =- Cover art from the forth coming The Navy Lark: The Very Best Episodes: Vol 1
-= 01/03/06 =- The Navy Lark Series 3 is due out 3 July 2006. Blurb from amazon: This handsome Collector's CD Edition features all existing episodes from the third series of the terrifically popular radio comedy. The majority of these 19 episodes have not been previously released. The rare recordings have been digitally remastered to provide the best possible reproduction. An additional bonus feature is "Radio Lives", a Radio 4 programme focussing on the career of Jon Pertwee, who played CPO Pertwee and a variety of other colourful characters in "The Navy Lark". The box also contains an illustrated booklet with a detailed series history and cast biographies.-= 15/01/06 =- The Navy Lark is once again being played on BBC 7. Thursdays at 14:30. You can also listen to the previous weeks episode on the internet with real player: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/thursday/-= 07/12/05 =- The Navy Lark: The Very Best Episodes: Vol 1 is due out 3 April 2006 Blurb from amazon: This title features four of the finest episodes from the long-running seafaring sitcom, which entertained the nation from the 1950s to the 1970s. Amongst the many stars who served time on HMS Troutbridge are Jon Pertwee, Leslie Philips, Ronnie Barker and Tenniel Evans, the release will also contain specially written sleeve notes which illustrate the magic of The Navy Lark in general, and these four episodes in particular. This is another entry in the Very Best Episodes range of comedy CDs. Dont know what the episodes are yet but its likely they're ones that are already available - heres hoping that Series 3 box set isnt far away!-= 03/10/05 =- It's with great sadness we come to say fairwell to Ronnie Barker - Ableseaman Johnson - who died today. So long fatso!Ronnie Barker obituary on the BBC -= 08/08/05 =- There is a CD due out next year - The Navy Lark: The Very Best Episodes: Vol 1, but no details yet.Not much other news on the release front, no confirmed release for a Series 3 boxset(s) or volume 18 of the 4 episode collections!-= 23/07/05 =- Changed the quote-a-matic as the old one had broken. It still seems that IE's pop-up blocker can stop it though. Stopped being a cheap-skate and started paying for the site hosting, so no more popups or twenty year load times!-= 12/03/05 =- The Navy Lark 17 - Taking Some Liberties 
Due for release on 06 June 2005 on CD and cassette. Epsiodes: Taking Some Liberties (11 July 1965) The PM Papa (13 November 1966) Getting Rid of Pertwee (20 November 1966) Off to Sea at Last (27 November 1966)-= 05/11/04 =- The Navy Lark Series 2 - Volume 2 Due for release on 07 March 2005 and available to pre-order at www.BBCShop.co.uk for ?40.00 -= 06/06/04 =- The Navy Lark 16 - Stranded 
Due for release on the 05 July 2004 on Cd and cassette comprising episodes first transmitted:
28.12.69 - Commander Murray & The Squatters
11.01.70 - Pertwee Climbs up the Promotion Ladder
18.01.70 - Stranded
22.02.70 - The Security Clampdown
-= 06/06/04 =- 
The Navy Lark - The Second Series - Volume 1
Is now available - Info from the BBC Shop
This handsome Collector's CD Edition is the second in a series which will eventually cover every existing episode of The Navy Lark, restored and remastered. Series 2, Volume 1 contains the first 14 episodes from the second series. The box also contains an illustrated booklet with detailed programme notes, cast biographies and details of the missing episodes, and each CD is presented in its own wallet.
Available at www.BBCShop.co.uk for ?45.00
-= 12/02/04 =- The Navy Lark Series 2 The second series of the Navy Lark is currently set to be released on CD in two volumes. Volume 1 will be released on the 7th of June 2004 and Volume 2 on the 7th of March 2005. -= 28/01/04 =-
The Navy Lark on BBC7
The BBC digital radio station BBC7 has repeats of The Navy Lark as part of its Classic Comedy Schedule
You can listen to the station on digital radio or over the internet - for playing times check the BBC7 site
Thanks to Bob from Calgary for the heads-up
-= 05/10/03 =- 
The Navy Lark - The First Series
Released on 3rd November 2003 - an 8 CD set
Info taken from www.BBCShop.co.uk
"This handsome Collector's CD Edition is the first in a series which will eventually cover every episode of The Navy Lark which still exists. All 16 survive from the first series, including three rarely heard recordings, and they are all presented here. The box also contains an illustrated booklet with detailed programme notes, cast biographies and details of the missing episodes, and each CD is presented in its own wallet."
-= 05/10/03 =- 
The Navy Lark Collection 2
The Navy Lark Collection 2 is a box set comprising:
The Navy Lark 4, The Navy Lark 5 and The Navy Lark 6
Available now on cassette
-= 08/06/03 =- 
The Navy Lark 15 - Going on leave to Croydon
Will be available on 07 July on CD and Cassette
-= 09/01/03 =- Summaries Added: 5-2 The Loch Ness Monster -= 07/10/02 =- The Navy Lark Collection The Navy Lark Collection is a box set comprising: The Navy Lark, The Navy Lark 2 and the Navy Lark 3 -= 22/09/02 =- Summaries Added: 4-3 The Slogan Contest 4-4 Sir Willoughby At Shanghai -= 01/09/02 =- Summaries Added: 4-1 The Mysterious Radio Signals 4-2 Operation Recovery -= 26/08/02 =- Summaries Added: 3-3 The Put a Horse out to Graze Fund 3-4 Impressons For Survival -= 29/06/02 =- The Navy Lark 14: The Smuggling Spy is out 1st of July 2002 - on tape and CD -==- The Navy Lark Collection is scheduled for release in September priced ?22.50. The only details I've got are from the Amazon synopsis: "Classic episodes of nautical mayhem on board HMS Troutbridge. One of radio's longest-running comic shows, "The Navy Lark" was broadcast between 1959 and 1977." - so it seems likely that it'll be a selected highlights from the current 14 volumes in a 3 or 4 tape pack When I find out more I'll put it up here -==- Site more or less fininshed now - just the episode summaries, which I'll have finished eventually :)
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