The Navy Lark : Series 1 & 2: Unabridged - Audiobook 19CDs 20 Hours 30 Minutes

by Lawrie Wyman, Leslie Philips Ronnie Barker + Full-Cast

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The Navy Lark : Series 1 & 2: Unabridged - Audiobook 19CDs 20 Hours 30 Minutes Read by a Full-Cast Case and discs are in very good condition Posted same day if ordered before 12 The first two series of the vintage seafaring comedy – plus Special The Wrens’ Reunion One of BBC Radio’s most popular and long-running sitcoms The Navy Lark sailed the airwaves for an impressive 15 series between 1959 and 1977. Included here are the complete Series 1 and 2 featuring the madcap escapades of the merry crew of HMS Troutbridge a Royal Navy frigate based on an unnamed island just off Portsmouth. Also featured is a special episode The Wrens’ Reunion recorded at the Royal Festival Hall to celebrate 21 years of the Women’s Royal Naval Service. It’s laughs ahoy as we meet conniving Chief Petty Officer Jon Pertwee silly-ass Sub-Lieutenant Leslie Phillips put-upon Commander ‘Thunderguts’ Povey (Richard Caldicot) and the constantly bemused ‘Number One’ (Dennis Price in Series 1 and Stephen Murray in Series 2). Below decks Ronnie Barker is just about working his passage as (Un)Able Seaman ‘Fatso’ Johnson while Tenniel Evans and Michael Bates are making mischief in a variety of roles – and keeping them all on their toes is Wren Heather Chasen. Superbly remastered and restored these 43 classic shows are as hilarious as when they were first broadcast – so jump on deck and enjoy the maritime mirth mayhem and misadventure! NB: Some of the language on this recording reflects the era in which it was fir

  • Year: 2003
  • ISBN: 9781529995824
  • Condition: Very Good

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