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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 6 - Bon Voyage

When Stan loses his uniform outside the Cemetery Gates, he has to use his holiday money to buy a new one.

Further details

As the annual works holiday nears, Stan and Jack are preparing for the trip to sunny Spain. They display their crafty trick to impress the senoritas to Blakey but disaster awaits at the Cemetery Gates for Stan as his uniform is stolen whilst he sunbathes in the graveyard.

His problems don't end there as he has to pack his cases but make sure he does not carry any excess baggage, which will cost him money he can't afford!

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 5th July 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
Sally Douglas Eileen
Patrick Connor Nobby
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Andrew Gardner Production Designer

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