On the Buses

7.3(30)|1969-02-28|7 seasons, 74 episodes

Comedy

Overview

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.

Episodes

Series 1(7)Series 2(6)Series 3(13)Series 4(13)Series 5(15)Series 6(7)Series 7(13)

S1E1 · 1969-02-28 · 30m

The Early Shift

5.5

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.

S1E2 · 1969-03-07 · 30m

The New Conductor

7.0

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?

S1E3 · 1969-03-14 · 30m

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

7.0

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!

S1E4 · 1969-03-21 · 30m

Bus Driver's Stomach

7.0

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!

S1E5 · 1969-03-28 · 30m

The New Inspector

7.0

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.