On the Buses (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 1969, On the Buses is a comedy series.
What it’s 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’s in it. On the Buses stars Reg Varney as Stan Butler, Bob Grant as Jack Harper, Stephen Lewis as Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake and Doris Hare as Mum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, On the Buses has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Buses page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Buses tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Buses (1969)?
- In US, On the Buses is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On the Buses worth watching?
- On the Buses holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On the Buses?
- On the Buses stars Reg Varney, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis, Doris Hare and Michael Robbins.
- When was On the Buses released?
- On the Buses was released in 1969.