The Navy Lark – The Fairground Li...
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The Navy Lark – The Fairground Lights
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British Comedy Radio by Westward Media

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Welcome aboard HMS Troutbridge for a wonderfully chaotic voyage with the crew of one of radio's most accident-prone ships. First broadcast on 19 April 1959, The Fairground Lights finds the officers and ratings entangled in yet another seemingly simple task that, in true Navy Lark fashion, rapidly descends into confusion, misunderstandings and comic disaster.

Featuring the familiar talents of Leslie Phillips, Jon Pertwee and Dennis Price, this early episode perfectly captures the charm of the series: eccentric naval characters, ingenious schemes, and the constant threat of Commander Povey discovering exactly what his crew have been up to.

So, batten down the hatches, keep clear of the electrical wiring, and prepare for thirty minutes of classic British radio comedy as we pres ... 

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