
On the Buses (1969)
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Ronald Chesney — Writer
Episodes 27
The Early Shift
The bus crews go on strike because of disagreements with the management. It causes no end of trouble at work and at home. Stan is hailed hero of the day.
Read MoreThe New Conductor
When Stan sees his new clippie Iris all his nervousness goes, and they end up on a date together. He tells mum he is working an extra shift so he can take Iris out. What will Arthur and Mum think when he takes her home after the pub?
Read MoreOlive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day)
To help with the family income, Olive gets a job as a clippie. She gets put on Stan's bus, against his wishes. The trouble is Olive does not travel well!
Read MoreBus Driver's Stomach
Sitting on the bus engine all day has given Stan an over acidic stomach, known at the depot as 'bus drivers stomach'. When Blakey announces medical checks for the staff, Stan has to try and get himself fit to pass the medical, even if it means giving up greasy fried food!
Read MoreThe New Inspector
Stan is in need of some extra cash, so he applies for a position as an Inspector, but soon starts to worry about what the other lads will think of him.
Read MoreThe Canteen
After complaints are made about it, the bus crews decide to take over the running of the canteen and make Olive the new cook.
Read MoreThe Darts Match
Stan and Jack are challenged to a darts match by two clippies, Iris and Jenny. Stan feels he's a bit out of practice and so spends all his spare time practicing his darts playing. When he drops one of his darts in Olive's stew, he has to use a new set which he is not used to. His darts playing has the added problem of Iris' flirting during the match!
Read MoreFamily Flu
Mum and Olive are in bed with the flu and it is not long before Arthur joins then. Stan is rushed off his feet looking after them and doing his shifts at the depot. To recover, the family go to stay with Aunt Maud. Stan and Jack plan a party in their absence, if Stan can stay fit!
Read MoreThe Used Combination
Arthur's motorcycle and side car are in desperate need of repairs.
Stan says that he can get the spare parts from the bus depot, if he can sneak them out past anyone in particular who might be watching.
Read MoreSelf Defence
After a number of assaults on bus staff, the management introduce judo lessons. Enter Blakey as the judo instructor!
Read MoreLate Again
Stan is burning the candle at both ends, what with his new girlfriend keeping him out late at night and then having to do the early shift at the depot.
Read MoreBon Voyage
Stan and Jack are going on holiday but first there is the small matter of getting a suntan before they go. What better place to sunbathe than at the Cemetery Gates terminus but, having their uniforms stolen whilst sunning themselves is going to prove difficult to explain away back at the depot.
Read MoreThe Cistern
A noisy cistern in the Butler household is just the start of the troubles. Buying a new loo isn't the problem, it's how to get it home from the shop!
Read MoreThe Inspector's Niece
Sally is the Inspector's niece and is put on Stan's bus as the new clippie. How will Stan cope with her Uncle Blakey watching?
Read MoreBrew It Yourself
Stan plans on brewing his own beer to save money. Trouble is, once he's tested it, he also goes back to work, where Blakey spots him and notices he's drunk. So when Blakey pulls Stan in for a breath test, it's up to Jack to find a way for him to pass the test without being caught.
Read MoreBusman's Perks
Arthur and Olive's bedroom needs decorating, so the Butlers decide to paint the room the same colour as the Luxton Town and District Buses to save money.
Read MoreMum's Last Fling
Mum gets a new boyfriend and starts to go out a lot, leaving the family to fend for themselves.
Read MoreRadio Control
Blakey comes up with the idea of installing a two way radio system on the buses to keep tabs on where they are at all times, so Stan and Jack have to come up with a plan to get rid of it.
Read MoreFoggy Night
Stan and Jack's bus is caught in thick fog which causes problems for them, especially as Blakey and the Butler family are also on board.
Read MoreThe Squeeze
Money is so tight in the Butler household, that they decide to sell various things to raise some cash, including Arthur's motorbike and side car.
Read MoreOn the Make
Edna the clippie has been thrown out of her home by her landlady. Feeling sorry for her, Stan persudes his family to take her in as a lodger. But his intentions are not entirely honourable as he hopes that it means that they might get closer. However he does not bargain on Edna bringing Coco her great dane!
Read MoreChristmas Duty
Stan and Jack end up having to do a shift on Christmas day again.
Read MoreStan's Uniform
When Stan accidentally damages his uniform, he puts in a request for a new one. When he shows the new uniform to his family, it comes into contact with Arthur's newly painted chair. Stan and Jack then have to get the uniform cleaned before anyone notices the paint.
Read MoreThe Strain
Stan strains his back while trying to impress Doreen the clippie. Forced to wear a corset he finds it difficult to do his job. And can he still go on a date with Doreen?
Read MoreThe New Telly
When the staff have their Christmas Club payout from Blakey, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old black and white tv.
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