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On the Buses. Image shows from L to R: Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Stan Butler (Reg Varney), Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Image credit: London Weekend Television (LWT).

On the Buses

On the Buses - Production Details, Plus Regular Cast and Crew

On the Buses. Image of Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Image credit: London Weekend Television (LWT).

"Bus driver Stan and his conductor Jack spend most of their time avoiding work and the obnoxious Inspector Blake who tries to ensure they run on time"

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Comedy Details
Comedy Type:TV Sitcom
Episode Count:76 (7 series)
Production Company :London Weekend Television (LWT)
Filming Locations:Recorded at LWT's South Bank Television Centre (now The London Studios), and on location at Wood Green Bus Garage, Lordship Lane, Wood Green, London.
Laugh Track:YES, Live Audience
Regular Cast
Reg Varney ... Stan Butler
Bob Grant ... Jack Harper
Stephen Lewis ... Inspector Blake
Anna Karen ... Olive
Cicely Courtneidge ... Mum (Series 1)
Doris Hare ... Mum (Series 2-7)
Michael Robbins ... Arthur (Series 1-6)
Writing Team
Ronald Chesney ... Writer (Series 1-5)
Ronald Wolfe ... Writer (Series 1-5)
Bob Grant ... Writer (Series 6-7)
Stephen Lewis ... Writer (Series 6-7)
George Layton ... Writer (Series 7)
Jonathan Lynn ... Writer (Series 7)
Production Team
Stuart Allen ... Director (Series 1-4)
Derrick Goodwin ... Director (Series 5-6)
Bryan Izzard ... Director (Series 6-7)
Stuart Allen ... Producer (Series 1-4)
Derrick Goodwin ... Producer (Series 5-6)
Bryan Izzard ... Producer (Series 6-7)