On the Buses 

Jack-the-lad bus driver and conductor Stan and Jack enjoy the female employees more than their work and Inspector Blake is relentless in his attempts to make their lives a misery.

Creators:

Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

Stars:

Anna Karen, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Anna Karen	...	Olive Rudge / ... 74 episodes, 1969-1973
Bob Grant	...	Jack Harper / ... 74 episodes, 1969-1973
Stephen Lewis	...	Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake / ... 74 episodes, 1969-1973
Reg Varney	...	Stan Butler / ... 68 episodes, 1969-1973
Doris Hare	...	Mum 67 episodes, 1969-1973
Michael Robbins	...	Arthur Rudge / ... 61 episodes, 1969-1972

Storyline

The trials and tribulations of bus driver Stan and his conductor Jack unfold in this weekly comedy. The bain of their working life is Inspector Blake who'll do anything to make their lives a misery... and does. Stan and Jack are a couple of "jack-the-lads" who are not averse to clocking a bit of crumpet here and there, but "Blakey" is constantly dampening their ardor.

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Plot Keywords:

bus driver | bus | inspector | marriage | working conditions | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Reg Varney was the first person to use a cash point.

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Connections

Spoofed in Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul: Episode #3.2 (2010)

User Reviews

I'll get you Butler!'

A truly classic piece of totally un-pc British sit-com. Men approaching 50 'pulling the birds' (Especially Jack!) A genius comedy creation in 'Blakey' and summed up with the much missed Michael Robins' pained smile. Check out the TV series before watching any of the films as they do not do the programme justice.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1969 (UK)

Also Known As:

A buszon

Company Credits

Production Co:

London Weekend Television (LWT)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (74 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1