Episode guide
On the Buses: Series 5
15 episodes · premiered Sep 19, 1971
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- Episode 1: The Nursery Sep 19, 1971 · 30m The management at the depot has decided to open a staff nursery to enable the clippies to return to work. Stan and Arthur both agree that it would be a good idea if Olive took a job as a…
- Episode 2: Stan's Room Sep 26, 1971 · 30m Fed up with being unable to take his girlfriends home, Stan decides to rent a room at Blakey's. However Blakey makes it clear that he will not tolerate Stan's girlfriends either! Not to be…
- Episode 3: The Best Man Oct 3, 1971 · 30m Stan has been asked to be best man for Bill's wedding to Blakey's niece. However after a boozy stag night, the Butler's have the problem of getting Bill to the altar despite him being the…
- Episode 4: The Inspector's Pets Oct 10, 1971 · 30m To prevent being found out after an accident, Stan offers to look after Blakey's pet goldfish and pedigree dog so that Blakey can take his mother for a weekend in Brighton and the bus can…
- Episode 5: The Epidemic Oct 17, 1971 · 30m There's a flu epidemic at the depot and as Stan and Jack are getting extra overtime, they are determined to stay healthy.
- Episode 6: The Busmen's Ball Oct 24, 1971 · 30m It's time for the annual Busman's Ball. Stan and Jack persuade the management to book a stripper instead of the usual magician for the caberet, while Olive is busy altering her posh frock…
- Episode 7: Canteen Trouble Oct 31, 1971 · 30m Suzy the canteen girl is charging the busmen reduced rates for larger portions while still charging full price for Blakey. When Blakey discovers that Suzy is also giving Stan food from the…
- Episode 8: The New Nurse Nov 7, 1971 · 30m The depot's snobby new nurse is looking for lodgings in town and the Butlers are too willing to oblige. However Arthur, impressed by her posh voice, good manners and taste in interlectual…
- Episode 9: Lost Property Nov 14, 1971 · 30m Due to the amount of lost property going missing, Blakey insists on a form being filled out for piece of lost property. Stan and Jack decide to play a few tricks on Blakey and get their…
- Episode 10: Stan's Uniform Nov 21, 1971 · 30m When Stan accidentally damages his uniform, he puts in a request for a new one. When he shows the new uniform to his family, it comes into contact with Arthur's newly painted chair. Stan…
- Episode 11: The Strain Nov 28, 1971 · 30m Stan strains his back while trying to impress Doreen the clippie. Forced to wear a corset he finds it difficult to do his job. And can he still go on a date with Doreen?
- Episode 12: The New Telly Dec 5, 1971 · 30m When the staff have their Christmas Club payout from Blakey, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old black and white tv.
- Episode 13: Vacancy for Inspector Dec 12, 1971 · 30m A vacancy for a new inspector crops up at the depot. Blakey recommends Jack for the post. Stan is horrified at the thought until Jack tells him that he can mark him down for overtime and…
- Episode 14: A Thin Time Dec 19, 1971 · 30m After taking a shine to a clippie who likes men with 'a full head of hair', Arthur decides to splash out on a wig. The problem is that the family is skint and cannot afford such things…
- Episode 15: Boxing Day Social Dec 26, 1971 · 30m At the Boxing Day Social there is growing tension between Arthur's mother and the Butlers, while Jack gets very chummy with Arthur's sister.