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 2 - The Used Combination

When Arthur acquires a second-hand motor cycle combination, Stan's reputation as an ace mechanic is soon put to the test.

Further details

Arthur treats himself to a motorcycle combination which has seen better days; its condition leaves him open to ridicule from all quarters and the fact it came with an inadequate toolkit makes things worse.

With Stan's help the motorbike soon becomes mobile, but during a test run the bike breaks down miles from home. Stan comes to the rescue but further mishaps land him in hot water at the bus depot.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 5th August 2019 5:10am ITV3
Thursday 2nd January 2020 2:30am ITV3

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
Writing team
Ronald Chesney Writer
Ronald Wolfe Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Andrew Gardner Production Designer

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