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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 7 - The Darts Match

Stan and Jack have their masculinity threatened when they are challenged to a darts match by Iris and Jenny.

Further details

It's a battle of the sexes at the bus depot as Stan and Jack are challenged to a game of darts against clippies Jenny and Iris, an old flame of Stan's.

In preparation for the big match, Stan comes across a number of setbacks as he ruins his favourite set of darts and has to familiarise himself with a new pack - Iris, meanwhile, is keen to put him off by making herself more familiar! Someone is going to end up a loser and it will be a costly experience.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 11th April 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
Gwendolyn Watts Iris
Valerie Newbold Jenny
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Andrew Gardner Production Designer

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