The Navy Lark

Overview

An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.

Cast

Cecil Parker

Cmdr. Stanton

Ronald Shiner

CPO Banyard

Leslie Phillips

Lt. Pouter

Elvi Hale

Leading WREN Heather

Cardew Robinson

Lt. Binns

Gordon Jackson

Leading Seaman Johnson

Hattie Jacques

Fortune Teller

Nicholas Phipps

Capt. Povey

Harold Kasket

Gaston Higgins

Harold Kasket

Lt. Bates R.N.

Llewellyn Rees

Adm. Troutbridge

Clive Morton

Rear Admiral