Episode 1
Nowhere to Go
30m
Stan tries to get the rest of the family out of the house so that he can spend some time alone with Suzy the clippie.
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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 Canteen Girl
30m
Blakey has taken a shine to the canteen girl, Molly. So much so that he has asked her to marry him and live out in the country! However, Stan and Jack know that she has a reputation and will go with anyone after a few drinks. The problem is they have to make Blakey see sense before he leaves the depot.
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Episode 3
Dangerous Driving
30m
When an article is printed in the paper saying that bus drivers are at risk from health problems, Mum decides to put Stan on a diet.
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Episode 4
The Other Woman
30m
At the busman's social, Arthur is spending he time and money on one of the clippies, Wendy, much to Olive's chagrin. When Olive throws Arthur out, the family thinks he is staying with Wendy, but actually he spends the night in his motorbike sidecar!
Episode credits
Guest stars Kate Williams
Episode 5
Christmas Duty
30m
Stan and Jack end up having to do a shift on Christmas day again.
Episode credits
Written by Ronald ChesneyGuest stars Roger Avon
Episode 6
The 'L' Bus
30m
After too many sleepless nights due to Arthur and Olive's squeaky bed, Stan tries his hand at mending it but unfortunately only suceeds in making it worse! Jack's aunt has a bed to sell but the problem is transporting it to the Butler's house. Fortunately, Stan and Jack is in charge of the 'learner' bus, training new staff, so they use the bus to transport the bed. However, the bus develops mechanical problems and they have to go back to the depot and move the bed onto another bus without Blakey seeing them!
Episode credits
Guest stars John Lyons
Episode 7
The Kids' Outing
30m
It's the day of the annual kids outing, a job that none of the bus crews want to do.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Lyons, Percy Edwards
Episode 8
The Anniversary
30m
It's Arthur and Olive's tenth wedding anniversary and Aunt Maud has bought them a puppy as a present.
Episode credits
Guest stars Terry Duggan
Episode 9
The Cover Up
30m
The Butlers furniture needs new covers. But as money is short, Stan suggests using spare bus seat fabric from the Depot. When Blakey makes an unexpected visit, the Butlers try to hide their new cushions!
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Episode 10
Safety First
30m
After several buses are nearly involved in accidents while leaving the depot, Blakey decides to introduce a new set of road and depot safety rules.
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Episode 11
The Lodger
30m
The Butlers rent out their spare room to the new Traffic Manager. But Olive gets more than she bargained for when she takes him up his breakfast!
Episode credits
Guest stars Campbell Singer
Episode 12
The Injury
30m
Stan has an accident while decorating the bathroom. However because the injury was caused at home, he will not be paid sick pay. Jack has an idea, if they can mock up an accident at the depot, the management will have to pay up. A trap is set up on the depot stairs, but Blakey gets there first!
Episode credits
Guest stars Patricia Shakesby
Episode 13
Not Tonight
30mfinale
When Stella, the shapely new waitress in the cantenn, makes a pass at Stan, he's both pleased and surprised.
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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
