Episode 1
First Aid
30m
Blakey decides that all the Bus Crews, including Stan and Jack, must pass a first aid course .
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Written by Ronald ChesneyGuest stars Ruth Kettlewell
TV series
On the Buses
19697 seasons7.3 / 10
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.
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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.
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Episode 2
The Cistern
30m
A noisy cistern in the Butler household is just the start of the troubles. Buying a new loo isn't the problem, it's how to get it home from the shop!
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Written by Ronald ChesneyGuest stars Terry Duggan
Episode 3
The Inspector's Niece
30m
Sally is the Inspector's niece and is put on Stan's bus as the new clippie. How will Stan cope with her Uncle Blakey watching?
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Written by Ronald Chesney
Episode 4
Brew It Yourself
30m
Stan plans on brewing his own beer to save money. Trouble is, once he's tested it, he also goes back to work, where Blakey spots him and notices he's drunk. So when Blakey pulls Stan in for a breath test, it's up to Jack to find a way for him to pass the test without being caught.
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Written by Ronald Chesney
Episode 5
Busman's Perks
30m
Arthur and Olive's bedroom needs decorating, so the Butlers decide to paint the room the same colour as the Luxton Town and District Buses to save money.
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Written by Ronald ChesneyGuest stars Lynn Dalby, Norman Mitchell
Episode 6
The Snake
30m
A social night at the depot by the overseas busmen's club invites everyone to their evening. With an exotic dancer on the bill Stan and Jack are sure to enjoy themselves.
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Guest stars Ishaq Bux
Episode 7
Mum's Last Fling
30m
Mum gets a new boyfriend and starts to go out a lot, leaving the family to fend for themselves.
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Written by Ronald ChesneyGuest stars Tommy Godfrey
Episode 8
Radio Control
30m
Blakey comes up with the idea of installing a two way radio system on the buses to keep tabs on where they are at all times, so Stan and Jack have to come up with a plan to get rid of it.
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Written by Ronald Chesney
Episode 9
Foggy Night
30m
Stan and Jack's bus is caught in thick fog which causes problems for them, especially as Blakey and the Butler family are also on board.
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Written by Ronald Chesney
Episode 10
The New Uniforms
30m
Stan and Jack have been chosen as guinea pigs for the Company's tasteful new grey uniform. They are set against the idea until they realise it's just the job for pulling the ladies!
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Guest stars Yutte Stensgaard
Episode 11
Going Steady
30m
Stan has been seeing Blakey's niece, Sally. When Stan announces that he wants to marry her, Blakey insists that he and Sally meet Stan's family. So when Stan invites them round for dinner, all the family act posh, until Sally starts criticizing everything that Stan does and says.
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Episode 12
The Squeeze
30m
Money is so tight in the Butler household, that they decide to sell various things to raise some cash, including Arthur's motorbike and side car.
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Written by Ronald Chesney
Episode 13
On the Make
30mfinale
Edna the clippie has been thrown out of her home by her landlady. Feeling sorry for her, Stan persudes his family to take her in as a lodger. But his intentions are not entirely honourable as he hopes that it means that they might get closer. However he does not bargain on Edna bringing Coco her great dane!
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Written by Ronald Chesney
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about On the Buses
Cast
Reg VarneyStan Butler
Bob GrantJack Harper
Stephen LewisInspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
Doris HareMum
Michael RobbinsArthur Rudge
Anna KarenOlive Rudge
Cicely CourtneidgeMum
Kate WilliamsDoreenCredits
- Written by
- Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe, Jonathan Lynn
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 74
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
London Weekend TelevisionUnited Kingdom
LWTUnited Kingdom
Themes
brother-in-lawmothersistersitcomworking classworkplace comedy
