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On the Buses (1969)

TV Series ★ 7.3 30 min

Comedy

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.

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Released
February 28, 1969
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0063936
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Cast

Reg Varney Reg Varney Stan Butler Bob Grant Bob Grant Jack Harper Stephen Lewis Stephen Lewis Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake Michael Robbins Michael Robbins Arthur Rudge Anna Karen Anna Karen Olive Rudge Cicely Courtneidge Cicely Courtneidge Mum

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Frequently asked questions

What is On the Buses about?
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.
Who stars in On the Buses?
On the Buses stars Reg Varney, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis, Michael Robbins.
When was On the Buses released?
On the Buses is a 1969 comedy series.
Where can I watch On the Buses?
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