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On the Buses is a British comedy series created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, broadcast in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1973. The writers' previous successes with The Rag Trade and Meet the Wife were for the BBC, but the corporation rejected On the Buses, not seeing much comedy potential in a bus depot as a setting. The comedy partnership turned to a friend, Frank Muir, Head of Entertainment at London Weekend Television, who loved the idea; the show was accepted and despite a poor critical reception became a hit with viewers.
The Early ShiftFeb 28, 1969 · 30m · ★ 5.5The bus crews go on strike because of disagreements with the management. It causes no end of trouble at work and at home. Stan is hailed hero of the day.
The New ConductorMar 7, 1969 · 30m · ★ 7.0When Stan sees his new clippie Iris all his nervousness goes, and they end up on a date together. He tells mum he is working an extra shift so he can take Iris out. What will Arthur and Mum think when he takes her home after the pub?
Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day)Mar 14, 1969 · 30m · ★ 7.0To help with the family income, Olive gets a job as a clippie. She gets put on Stan's bus, against his wishes. The trouble is Olive does not travel well!
Bus Driver's StomachMar 21, 1969 · 30m · ★ 7.0Sitting on the bus engine all day has given Stan an over acidic stomach, known at the depot as 'bus drivers stomach'. When Blakey announces medical checks for the staff, Stan has to try and get himself fit to pass the medical, even if it means giving up greasy fried food!
The New InspectorMar 28, 1969 · 30m · ★ 7.0Stan is in need of some extra cash, so he applies for a position as an Inspector, but soon starts to worry about what the other lads will think of him.
The CanteenApr 4, 1969 · 30m · ★ 7.0After complaints are made about it, the bus crews decide to take over the running of the canteen and make Olive the new cook.
On the Buses is a British comedy series created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, broadcast in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1973. The writers' previous successes with The Rag Trade and Meet the Wife were for the BBC, but the corporation rejected On the Buses, not seeing much comedy potential in a bus depot as a setting. The comedy partnership turned to a friend, Frank Muir, Head of Entertainment at London Weekend Television, who loved the idea; the show was accepted and despite a poor critical reception became a hit with viewers.
Reg VarneyStan Butler
Bob GrantJack Harper
Stephen LewisInspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
Anna KarenOlive Rudge
Michael RobbinsArthur Rudge
Cicely CourtneidgeMum
Michael Sheard
John Lyons
Nosher PowellBert
Kate WilliamsDoreen
Ruth Kettlewell
Larry Martyn
Norman MitchellNobby
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Series 11969 · 7 episodes
Series 21969 · 6 episodes
Series 31970 · 13 episodes
Series 41970 · 13 episodes
Series 51971 · 15 episodes
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