On the Buses
Overview
On the Buses is a British comedy series created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, broadcast in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1973. The writers' previous successes with The Rag Trade and Meet the Wife were for the BBC, but the corporation rejected On the Buses, not seeing much comedy potential in a bus depot as a setting. The comedy partnership turned to a friend, Frank Muir, Head of Entertainment at London Weekend Television, who loved the idea; the show was accepted and despite a poor critical reception became a hit with viewers.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Series 2
Series 3
Series 4
Series 5
Series 6
Series 7
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Reg Varney
Stan Butler
Bob Grant
Jack Harper
Stephen Lewis
Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
Anna Karen
Olive Rudge
Doris Hare
Mum
Michael Robbins
Arthur Rudge
Cicely Courtneidge
Mum
Michael Sheard
Terry Duggan
Irate Passenger
John Lyons
Nosher Powell
Bert
Kate Williams
Doreen
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
On the Buses is a British comedy series created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, broadcast in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1973. The writers' previous successes with The...
On the Buses has 7 seasons with 74 episodes.
On the Buses premiered on February 28, 1969.
No, On the Buses has ended. The final episode aired on May 20, 1973.
On the Buses originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
On the Buses has a rating of 7.2/10 based on user reviews.
On the Buses is classified as Comedy.