Frustrating the Spark of Invention
Can Johnson win a 'man-powered flight' competition, despite the assistance of Pertwee? Stars Ronnie Barker. From October 1967.
Can Able Seaman Johnson win a 'man-powered flight' competition, despite the assistance of Pertwee?
Starring Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Stephen Murray.
Laughs afloat aboard British Royal Navy frigate HMS Troutbridge.
Written by Lawrie Wyman.
The Sub-Lieutenant ...... Leslie Phillips
The Chief Petty Officer ...... Jon Pertwee
The Number One ...... Stephen Murray
Captain Povey ...... Richard Caldicot
Heather ...... Heather Chasen
Able Seaman Johnson ...... Ronnie Barker
Taffy Goldstein ...... Tenniel Evans
The Padre. ....... Michael Bates
The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976.
Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.
First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme in October 1967.
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