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On the Buses (1969) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch On the Buses online in HD.

On the Buses — Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Reg Varney, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis, Doris Hare, Anna Karen

On the Buses — Series Details

On the Buses — Episode Guide

Series 1

• E1: The Early Shift (1969-02-28) — 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.
• E2: The New Conductor (1969-03-07) — 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 Arthu
• E3: Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day) (1969-03-14) — 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!
• E4: Bus Driver's Stomach (1969-03-21) — 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 t
• E5: The New Inspector (1969-03-28) — 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.
• E6: The Canteen (1969-04-04) — After complaints are made about it, the bus crews decide to take over the running of the canteen and make Olive the new cook.
• E7: The Darts Match (1969-04-11) — 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.

Series 2

• E1: Family Flu (1969-05-31) — Mum and Olive are in bed with the flu and it is not long before Arthur joins then. Stan is rushed off his feet looking after them and doing his shifts at the depot. To recover, the
• E2: The Used Combination (1969-06-07) — Arthur's motorcycle and side car are in desperate need of repairs.

  Stan says that he can get the spare parts from the bus depot, if he can sneak them out past anyone in particular

• E3: Self Defence (1969-06-14) — After a number of assaults on bus staff, the management introduce judo lessons. Enter Blakey as the judo instructor!
• E4: Aunt Maud (1969-06-21) — Aunt Maud comes to stay and upsets the family home life. The little dog of Aunt Maud's has now grown into a huge animal and also upsets Stan's peaceful home
• E5: Late Again (1969-06-28) — Stan is burning the candle at both ends, what with his new girlfriend keeping him out late at night and then having to do the early shift at the depot.
• E6: Bon Voyage (1969-07-05) — Stan and Jack are going on holiday but first there is the small matter of getting a suntan before they go. What better place to sunbathe than at the Cemetery Gates terminus but, ha

Series 3

• E1: First Aid (1970-01-02) — Blakey decides that all the Bus Crews, including Stan and Jack, must pass a first aid course .
• E2: The Cistern (1970-01-09) — 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!
• E3: The Inspector's Niece (1970-01-16) — 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?
• E4: Brew It Yourself (1970-01-23) — 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
• E5: Busman's Perks (1970-01-30) — 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.
• E6: The Snake (1970-02-06) — 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.
• E7: Mum's Last Fling (1970-02-13) — Mum gets a new boyfriend and starts to go out a lot, leaving the family to fend for themselves.
• E8: Radio Control (1970-02-20) — 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
• E9: Foggy Night (1970-02-27) — 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.
• E10: The New Uniforms (1970-03-06) — 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
• E11: Going Steady (1970-03-13) — 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 f
• E12: The Squeeze (1970-03-20) — 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.
• E13: On the Make (1970-03-27) — 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 ho

Series 4

• E1: Nowhere to Go (1970-11-27) — 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.
• E2: The Canteen Girl (1970-12-04) — 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 reputatio
• E3: Dangerous Driving (1970-12-11) — 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.
• E4: The Other Woman (1970-12-18) — 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 w
• E5: Christmas Duty (1970-12-25) — Stan and Jack end up having to do a shift on Christmas day again.
• E6: The 'L' Bus (1971-01-01) — 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
• E7: The Kids' Outing (1971-01-10) — It's the day of the annual kids outing, a job that none of the bus crews want to do.
• E8: The Anniversary (1971-01-17) — It's Arthur and Olive's tenth wedding anniversary and Aunt Maud has bought them a puppy as a present.
• E9: The Cover Up (1971-01-24) — 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 h
• E10: Safety First (1971-01-31) — 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.
• E11: The Lodger (1971-02-07) — 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!
• E12: The Injury (1971-02-14) — 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 a
• E13: Not Tonight (1971-02-21) — When Stella, the shapely new waitress in the cantenn, makes a pass at Stan, he's both pleased and surprised.

Series 5

• E1: The Nursery (1971-09-19) — The management at the depot has decided to open a staff nursery to enable the clippies to return to work. Stan and Arthur both agree that it would be a good idea if Olive took a jo
• E2: Stan's Room (1971-09-26) — Fed up with being unable to take his girlfriends home, Stan decides to rent a room at Blakey's. However Blakey makes it clear that he will not tolerate Stan's girlfriends either! N
• E3: The Best Man (1971-10-03) — Stan has been asked to be best man for Bill's wedding to Blakey's niece. However after a boozy stag night, the Butler's have the problem of getting Bill to the altar despite him be
• E4: The Inspector's Pets (1971-10-10) — To prevent being found out after an accident, Stan offers to look after Blakey's pet goldfish and pedigree dog so that Blakey can take his mother for a weekend in Brighton and the
• E5: The Epidemic (1971-10-17) — There's a flu epidemic at the depot and as Stan and Jack are getting extra overtime, they are determined to stay healthy.
• E6: The Busmen's Ball (1971-10-24) — It's time for the annual Busman's Ball. Stan and Jack persuade the management to book a stripper instead of the usual magician for the caberet, while Olive is busy altering her pos
• E7: Canteen Trouble (1971-10-31) — Suzy the canteen girl is charging the busmen reduced rates for larger portions while still charging full price for Blakey. When Blakey discovers that Suzy is also giving Stan food
• E8: The New Nurse (1971-11-07) — The depot's snobby new nurse is looking for lodgings in town and the Butlers are too willing to oblige. However Arthur, impressed by her posh voice, good manners and taste in inter
• E9: Lost Property (1971-11-14) — Due to the amount of lost property going missing, Blakey insists on a form being filled out for piece of lost property. Stan and Jack decide to play a few tricks on Blakey and get
• E10: Stan's Uniform (1971-11-21) — When Stan accidentally damages his uniform, he puts in a request for a new one. When he shows the new uniform to his family, it comes into contact with Arthur's newly painted chair
• E11: The Strain (1971-11-28) — Stan strains his back while trying to impress Doreen the clippie. Forced to wear a corset he finds it difficult to do his job. And can he still go on a date with Doreen?
• E12: The New Telly (1971-12-05) — When the staff have their Christmas Club payout from Blakey, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old black and white
• E13: Vacancy for Inspector (1971-12-12) — A vacancy for a new inspector crops up at the depot. Blakey recommends Jack for the post. Stan is horrified at the thought until Jack tells him that he can mark him down for overti
• E14: A Thin Time (1971-12-19) — After taking a shine to a clippie who likes men with 'a full head of hair', Arthur decides to splash out on a wig. The problem is that the family is skint and cannot afford such th
• E15: Boxing Day Social (1971-12-26) — At the Boxing Day Social there is growing tension between Arthur's mother and the Butlers, while Jack gets very chummy with Arthur's sister.

Series 6

• E1: No Smoke Without Fire (1972-02-20) — After a carelessly discarded cigarette end causes a fire at the depot, it is decided that all the staff must undergo fire fighting training.
• E2: Love Is What You Make It (1972-02-27) — Olive tries to make Arthur jealous by pretending to seduce another man.
• E3: Private Hire (1972-03-05) — After a bit of unlucky gambling, Stan borrows some money off Basher, but when Basher wants it back Stan hasn't got it so Jack suggests that they borrow a bus to take the old folks
• E4: Stan's Worst Day (1972-03-12) — It's been a pretty bad week for Stan, Arthur and Olive are constantly arguing and keeping him awake which also makes him late for work and so tired that he falls asleep and crashes
• E5: Union Trouble (1972-03-19) — When the management sacks Elsie the canteen lady, Stan stages a one man hunger strike.
• E6: Bye Bye Blakey (1972-03-26) — Stan and Jack mistakenly think that Blakey might be dying, after he has a medical at the depot.
• E7: The Prize (1972-04-02) — When the raffle ticket that Stan buys for Mum wins second prize of a holiday for two in Spain, the family are extra nice to her, in an effort to be the one picked to go on holiday

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does On the Buses have? 7 season(s) with 74 episodes.

Where can I watch On the Buses? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.