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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 7, Episode 13 - Gardening Time

At his wife's suggestion, the depot manager has instigated a gardening competition amongst the staff. Blakey's been keeping his own plants around his office for a while so is quick to sign up, but the only other entrant is Jack. With a prize at stake, their rivalry soon heats up!

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 20th May 1973
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bob Grant Jack Harper
Stephen Lewis Inspector Blake
Anna Karen Olive
Doris Hare Mum
Guest cast
Sandra Bryant Sandra
Michael Sheard Manager
Larry Martyn Fred
Ivor Salter Policeman
Ernest Jennings Rag & Bone Man
Writing team
Bob Grant Writer
Stephen Lewis Writer
Ronald Wolfe Script Editor
Ronald Chesney Script Editor
Production team
Bryan Izzard Director
Bryan Izzard Producer
Rodney Cammish Production Designer

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