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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 2, Episode 3 - Self Defence

Stan and the busmen of the Luxton and District Traction Company take karate lessons. Fortunately for them, their Inspector is an expert in the art.

Further details

Assaults on staff at Luxton and District Traction Company lead to disgruntled staff demanding protection, and self-defence lessons are organised with Inspector Blake instructing. Stan and Jack attend, but more for the attractive females taking part than the combat! Stan soon decides that the lessons are a far more painful experience than anything hooligans aboard his bus can throw at him.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 14th June 1969
Time
7pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Reg Varney Stan Butler
Bob Grant Jack Harper
Stephen Lewis Inspector Blake
Anna Karen Olive
Doris Hare Mum
Michael Robbins Arthur Rudge
Guest cast
Avril Gaynor Joyce
Ursula Mohan Liz
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Andrew Gardner Production Designer

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