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Series · 1969 – 1973 · Comedy

On the Buses

★7.3 1969 – 1973 7 Seasons TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

7 seasons · 74 episodes

The Early Shift

Episode 01

The Early Shift

Feb 28, 1969 · 30 min

The 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 Conductor

Episode 02

The New Conductor

Mar 7, 1969 · 30 min

When 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)

Episode 03

Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day)

Mar 14, 1969 · 30 min

To 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 Stomach

Episode 04

Bus Driver's Stomach

Mar 21, 1969 · 30 min

Sitting 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 Inspector

Episode 05

The New Inspector

Mar 28, 1969 · 30 min

Stan 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 Canteen

Episode 06

The Canteen

Apr 4, 1969 · 30 min

After complaints are made about it, the bus crews decide to take over the running of the canteen and make Olive the new cook.

The Darts Match

Episode 07

The Darts Match

Apr 11, 1969 · 30 min

Stan and Jack are challenged to a darts match by two clippies, Iris and Jenny. Stan feels he's a bit out of practice and so spends all his spare time practicing his darts playing. When he drops one of his darts in Olive's stew, he has to use a new set which he is not used to. His darts playing has the added problem of Iris' flirting during the match!

About the series

On the Buses poster
Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 32 votes

Synopsis

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.

Comedy

Cast

5 principal cast

Reg Varney

Reg Varney

Stan Butler

Bob Grant

Bob Grant

Jack Harper

Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis

Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake

Doris Hare

Doris Hare

Mum

Anna Karen

Anna Karen

Olive Rudge

Where to watch On the Buses

On the Buses is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy has 7 seasons and 74 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 32 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does On the Buses have?

On the Buses has 7 seasons with 74 episodes in total.

Is On the Buses still on the air?

On the Buses has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs On the Buses?

On the Buses airs on ITV1, London Weekend Television.

When did On the Buses first air?

On the Buses first aired on February 28, 1969.

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