The Embassy Lark 

Last Edited: 03-Nov-2014 A Global British Comedy Collaborative document. Edited by John Lucas
Broadcast source is BBC Radio Four unless otherwise indicated. Recording quality is considered good unless otherwise indicated.

Three series. Part of the Navy Lark "family".

Date Episode Title Cast Parameters
15-Mar-1966
1-1
The New Ambassador

27:50, 26362, s
ringing, no credits
22-Mar-1966
1-2
Overseas Economy Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Richard Caldicott, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:08, 6596, M
29-Mar-1966
BBC R7
1-3
Security                Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Charlotte Mitchell, Jan Waters,
David Fallon, Michael Spice
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:32, 26755, s
05-Apr-1966
1-4
The Princess
Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Charlotte Mitchell, Michael
Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:02, 2428, M
interference
12-Apr-1966
BBC R7
1-5
National Grumpshrnog Week Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, David Fallon, Stephen Murray,
Ronnie Barker
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:34, 26795, s
19-Apr-1966
BBC R7
1-6
A Trip To London Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
27:48, 26063, s
26-Apr-1966
BBC R7
1-7
The Spy Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, David Fallon, Jan Waters
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:45, 26958, s
03-May-1966
1-8
The Tratvian Jails Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:42, 13457, M

10-May-1966
1-9
The Tratvian State Casino
28:14, 26749, s
ringing, no credits
17-May-1966
1-10
The Hydro Electric Scheme Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:56, 6782, M
interference
24-May-1966
BBC R7
1-11
The Party Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Derek Nimmo, Francis de Wolfe,
Charlotte Mitchell, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:06, 27287, s
31-May-1966
1-12
Mr Pettigrew’s Promotion Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:53, 14012, M
interference
07-Jun-1966
1-13
The Turkish Ambassador
29:09, 136670, M
no credits
17-Jan-1967
2-1
The Grand Order  
Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
27:09, 12732, M
24-Jan-1967
2-2
The Wine Festival Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:45, 6974, M
31-Jan-1967
2-3
Economic Problems Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:43, 6731, M
07-Feb-1967
2-4
The Birthday Surprise Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:16, 13724, M
14-Feb-1967
2-5
A Parking Problem Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:06, 6588, M
21-Feb-1967
2-6
Tania Nostrova Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:08, 6595, M
28-Feb-1967
2-7
The Oil Rig Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:48, 13505, M
07-Mar-1967
2-8
The Launching Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:55, 13558, M
14-Mar-1967
2-9
The Missing Document Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:50, 6993, M
21-Mar-1967
BBC R7
2-10
Student’s Exchange Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:43, 26928, s
28-Mar-1967
2-11
The French Ambassador Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:32, 13382, M
04-Apr-1967
2-12
Power Cuts Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:47, 13500, M
11-Apr-1967
2-13
The Comprehensive School Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
30:05, 14108, M
interference, slow
18-Apr-1967
2-14
The Weekend Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Anthony Sagar, Michael Spice, David Fallon
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:30, 6915, M
05-Mar-1968
3-1
The Kings Hostess
Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
28:45, 6739, M
12-Mar-1968
3-2
A Question of Convenience Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
30:28, 7142, M
19-Mar-1968
BBC R7
3-3
Sir Jeremy Goes on Holiday Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:55, 28054, s
26-Mar-1968
3-4
Up the Pole Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:25, 27588, s
02-Apr-1968
3-5
The Leak Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:47, 6981, M
09-Apr-1968
3-6
The China Figures Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
20:24, 6892, M
16-Apr-1968
3-7
Sub Lt. Phillips Drops In Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Lesley Phillips, Francis de
Wolfe, Charlotte Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
30:20, 7110, M
23-Apr-1968
3-8
The GNIT Regalia Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
30:28, 7142, M
30-Apr-1968
3-9
The Picnic Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:57, 14044, M
07-May-1968
3-10
The Embassy Party Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
29:43, 13937, M
14-May-1968
BBC R7
3-11
Mr Pettigrew’s Life story Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
30:05, 26214, s
21-May-1968
3-12
The Temporary British
Embassy
Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
31:22, 14710, M
28-May-1968
3-13
An Everyday Story Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
31:21, 14700, M
speed variations!
04-Jun-1968
3-14
The Day Off Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
30:08, 14129, M
11-Jun-1968
3-15
The Freeze Frank Thornton, Derek Francis, Francis de Wolfe, Charlotte
Mitchell, Michael Spice, Peter Stevens
written by Laurie Wyman
produced by Alastair Scott-Johnston
30:33, 14321, M

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