On the Buses, a British comedy crafted by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney, aired from 1969 to 1973. After their previous hits, The Rag Trade and Meet the Wife, were successful on the BBC, the duo faced rejection with this new concept, which centered around a bus depot. Undeterred, they approached Frank Muir, Head of Entertainment at London Weekend Television, who embraced the premise. Although critics were not impressed, the show resonated with audiences, ultimately becoming a beloved staple of British comedy.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1
7 ep
1
The Early Shift
2
The New Conductor
3
Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day)
4
Bus Driver's Stomach
5
The New Inspector
6
The Canteen
7
The Darts Match
Season 2
Season 2
6 ep
1
Family Flu
2
The Used Combination
3
Self Defence
4
Aunt Maud
5
Late Again
6
Bon Voyage
Season 3
Season 3
13 ep
1
First Aid
2
The Cistern
3
The Inspector's Niece
4
Brew It Yourself
5
Busman's Perks
6
The Snake
7
Mum's Last Fling
8
Radio Control
9
Foggy Night
10
The New Uniforms
11
Going Steady
12
The Squeeze
13
On the Make
Season 4
Season 4
13 ep
1
Nowhere to Go
2
The Canteen Girl
3
Dangerous Driving
4
The Other Woman
5
Christmas Duty
6
The 'L' Bus
7
The Kids' Outing
8
The Anniversary
9
The Cover Up
10
Safety First
11
The Lodger
12
The Injury
13
Not Tonight
Season 5
Season 5
15 ep
1
The Nursery
2
Stan's Room
3
The Best Man
4
The Inspector's Pets
5
The Epidemic
6
The Busmen's Ball
7
Canteen Trouble
8
The New Nurse
9
Lost Property
10
Stan's Uniform
11
The Strain
12
The New Telly
13
Vacancy for Inspector
14
A Thin Time
15
Boxing Day Social
Season 6
Season 6
7 ep
1
No Smoke Without Fire
2
Love Is What You Make It
3
Private Hire
4
Stan's Worst Day
5
Union Trouble
6
Bye Bye Blakey
7
The Prize
Season 7
Season 7
13 ep
1
Olive's Divorce
2
The Perfect Clippie
3
The Ticket Machine
4
The Poster
5
The Football Match
6
On The Omnibuses
7
Goodbye Stan
8
Hot Water
9
The Visit
10
What The Stars Foretell
11
The Allowance
12
Friends In High Places
13
Gardening Time
