On the Buses
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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.
Directed by Stuart Allen · Written by Ronald Chesney
Networks: ITV1, London Weekend Television
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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
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John Lyons -
Nosher Powell Bert -
Kate Williams Doreen
