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.
Episode menu
Series 5, Episode 11 - The Strain
Stan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 28th November 1971
- Time
- 7:25pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Reg Varney | Stan Butler |
Bob Grant | Jack Harper |
Stephen Lewis | Inspector Blake |
Anna Karen | Olive |
Doris Hare | Mum |
Michael Robbins | Arthur Rudge |
Pat Ashton | Doreen |
James Bree | Dr. Clark |
Nosher Powell | Vic |
Keith Norrish | Busman |
Ronald Chesney | Writer |
Ronald Wolfe | Writer |
Derrick Goodwin | Director |
Derrick Goodwin | Producer |
Alan Hunter-Craig | Production Designer |