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On the Buses

Series 4 · 13 episodes · Nov 27, 1970

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    Episode 1

    Nowhere to Go

    Nov 27, 1970

    Stan tries to get the rest of the family out of the house so that he can spend some time alone with Suzy the clippie.

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    Episode 2

    The Canteen Girl

    Dec 4, 1970

    Blakey has taken a shine to the canteen girl, Molly. So much so that he has asked her to marry him and live out in the country! However, Stan and Jack know that she has a reputation and will go with anyone after a few drinks. The problem is they have to make Blakey see sense before he leaves the depot.

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    Episode 3

    Dangerous Driving

    Dec 11, 1970

    When an article is printed in the paper saying that bus drivers are at risk from health problems, Mum decides to put Stan on a diet.

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    Episode 4

    The Other Woman

    Dec 18, 1970

    At the busman's social, Arthur is spending he time and money on one of the clippies, Wendy, much to Olive's chagrin. When Olive throws Arthur out, the family thinks he is staying with Wendy, but actually he spends the night in his motorbike sidecar!

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    Episode 5

    Christmas Duty

    Dec 25, 1970

    Stan and Jack end up having to do a shift on Christmas day again.

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    Episode 6

    The 'L' Bus

    Jan 1, 1971

    After too many sleepless nights due to Arthur and Olive's squeaky bed, Stan tries his hand at mending it but unfortunately only suceeds in making it worse! Jack's aunt has a bed to sell but the problem is transporting it to the Butler's house. Fortunately, Stan and Jack is in charge of the 'learner' bus, training new staff, so they use the bus to transport the bed. However, the bus develops mechanical problems and they have to go back to the depot and move the bed onto another bus without Blakey seeing them!

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    Episode 7

    The Kids' Outing

    Jan 10, 1971

    It's the day of the annual kids outing, a job that none of the bus crews want to do.

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    Episode 8

    The Anniversary

    Jan 17, 1971

    It's Arthur and Olive's tenth wedding anniversary and Aunt Maud has bought them a puppy as a present.

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    Episode 9

    The Cover Up

    Jan 24, 1971

    The Butlers furniture needs new covers. But as money is short, Stan suggests using spare bus seat fabric from the Depot. When Blakey makes an unexpected visit, the Butlers try to hide their new cushions!

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    Episode 10

    Safety First

    Jan 31, 1971

    After several buses are nearly involved in accidents while leaving the depot, Blakey decides to introduce a new set of road and depot safety rules.

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    Episode 11

    The Lodger

    Feb 7, 1971

    The Butlers rent out their spare room to the new Traffic Manager. But Olive gets more than she bargained for when she takes him up his breakfast!

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    Episode 12

    The Injury

    Feb 14, 1971

    Stan has an accident while decorating the bathroom. However because the injury was caused at home, he will not be paid sick pay. Jack has an idea, if they can mock up an accident at the depot, the management will have to pay up. A trap is set up on the depot stairs, but Blakey gets there first!

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    Episode 13

    Not Tonight

    Feb 21, 1971

    When Stella, the shapely new waitress in the cantenn, makes a pass at Stan, he's both pleased and surprised.