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On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television
On The Buses

On The Buses

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1969 - 1973
  • 74 episodes (7 series)

Comedy following workshy bus driver Stan and his family; his conductor, Jack; and their depot boss, Inspector Blake. Stars Reg Varney, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis, Anna Karen, Cicely Courtneidge and more.

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Series 1, Episode 4 - Bus Drivers' Stomach

Stan's stomach pains are 'an occupational hazard' from sitting over a vibrating engine all day according to him, but Arthur has other ideas.

Further details

When Stan is troubled by stomach pains he insists it is an age-old complaint amongst bus drivers called 'Bus Drivers' Stomach', caused by sitting over the rumbling bus engine day-in, day-out.

Arthur's less than convinced and blames his pains on a diet of chips; when he quotes some alarming facts from a book concerning eating habits, Stan is put on a diet. To make matters worse the management are seeking to remove all unfit drivers from their posts so it is imperative Stan passes the planned medical. Can he stick to the diet or will the call of the fryer win?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 21st March 1969
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Reg Varney Stan Butler
Bob Grant Jack Harper
Stephen Lewis Inspector Blake
Anna Karen Olive
Cicely Courtneidge Mum
Michael Robbins Arthur Rudge
Guest cast
Richard Caldicot Doctor Clark
Arthur Lovegrove Harry
Nosher Powell Bert
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Andrew Gardner Production Designer

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