The Navy Lark: Open Day

Series 1, episode 0

With friends and relatives due for a visit aboard HMS Troutbridge, what has Pertwee got in mind? Stars Leslie Phillips as the Sub-Lieutenant, Jon Pertwee as the Chief Petty Officer, Stephen Murray as the Number One, Richard Caldicot as Captain Povey, Ronnie Barker as Able Seaman Johnson, Heather Chasen as Mrs Povey and Tenniel Evans as The Admiral. Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge. The Navy Lark ran for an impressive thirteen series between 1959 and 1976. Scripted by Lawrie Wyman Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1964