On the Buses
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.
Where to watch On the Buses in United States
Can I watch On the Buses in United States? On the Buses isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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Where is On the Buses streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | ITV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About On the Buses
On the Buses is a 1969 English-language comedy series. The cast is led by Reg Varney, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis. It spans 7 seasons and 74 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
On the Buses was produced by LWT. It was first aired on February 28, 1969, and carries a PG certification.
- First aired
- February 28, 1969
- Last aired
- May 20, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 7 (74 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1, London Weekend Television
- Production
- LWT
On the Buses cast & crew
The cast features Reg Varney as Stan Butler, Bob Grant as Jack Harper, Stephen Lewis as Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake, Doris Hare as Mum, and Anna Karen as Olive Rudge.
Is On the Buses worth watching?
With 7 seasons and 74 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy, On the Buses is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch On the Buses
On the Buses isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of On the Buses
Reg Varney
Stan Butler
Bob Grant
Jack Harper
Stephen Lewis
Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
Doris Hare
Mum
Anna Karen
Olive Rudge
On the Buses — FAQs
▸Where can I watch On the Buses in United States?
On the Buses is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is On the Buses in?
On the Buses is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of On the Buses are there?
On the Buses has 7 seasons with 74 episodes in total.
▸What is On the Buses rated?
On the Buses is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 32 ratings.
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