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Commander Murray and The Squatters

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4 Extra Debut. Back from shore leave, the crew’s daily routine is set to be disrupted aboard HMS Troutbridge! Stars Leslie Phillips. From 1969.

Whenever the crew of HMS Troutbridge return from leave, Portsmouth Dockyard normally locks everything up and runs for cover.

But not this time.

Everyone from the Admiral downwards just doubles up with laughter.

Something highly unpleasant is about to fall on them from a very great height.

But what?

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 Commanding Officer ...... Stephen Murray
Captain Povey ...... Richard Caldicot
Heather ….. Heather Chasen
The Padre …. Michael Bates
The Admiral ….. Tenniel Evans

The Navy Lark ran for an impressive 13 series between 1959 and 1976.

Producer: Alastair Scott Johnston.

First broadcast on the Â鶹Éç Radio 2 in December 1969.

30 minutes

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