Seasons & episodes

Stan gets a little annoyed when his Mum and Sister keep buying expensive items on hire purchase, but the money he earns for overtime working as a bus driver means that he can afford it

Bus driver Stan Butler agrees to marry Suzy, much to the anguish of Mum, her son-in-law, Arthur, and daughter Olive. How, they wonder, will they ever manage without Stan's money coming in?

Sacked by the bus company Stan and Jack get jobs as drivers ferrying punters to and from a holiday camp and arrange for the rest of the family to come and stay

S1 · E1The Early Shift 1969-02-28 · 30 min＋

The bus crews go on strike because of disagreements with the management. It causes no end of trouble at work and at home. Stan is hailed hero of the day.

S1 · E2The New Conductor 1969-03-07 · 30 min＋

When Stan sees his new clippie Iris all his nervousness goes, and they end up on a date together. He tells mum he is working an extra shift so he can take Iris out. What will Arthur and Mum think when he takes her home after the pub?

S1 · E3Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day) 1969-03-14 · 30 min＋

To help with the family income, Olive gets a job as a clippie. She gets put on Stan's bus, against his wishes. The trouble is Olive does not travel well!

S1 · E4Bus Driver's Stomach 1969-03-21 · 30 min＋

Sitting on the bus engine all day has given Stan an over acidic stomach, known at the depot as 'bus drivers stomach'. When Blakey announces medical checks for the staff, Stan has to try and get himself fit to pass the medical, even if it means giving up greasy fried food!

S1 · E5The New Inspector 1969-03-28 · 30 min＋

Stan is in need of some extra cash, so he applies for a position as an Inspector, but soon starts to worry about what the other lads will think of him.

S1 · E6The Canteen 1969-04-04 · 30 min＋

After complaints are made about it, the bus crews decide to take over the running of the canteen and make Olive the new cook.

S1 · E7The Darts Match 1969-04-11 · 30 min＋

Stan and Jack are challenged to a darts match by two clippies, Iris and Jenny. Stan feels he's a bit out of practice and so spends all his spare time practicing his darts playing. When he drops one of his darts in Olive's stew, he has to use a new set which he is not used to. His darts playing has the added problem of Iris' flirting during the match!

S2 · E1Family Flu 1969-05-31 · 30 min＋

Mum and Olive are in bed with the flu and it is not long before Arthur joins then. Stan is rushed off his feet looking after them and doing his shifts at the depot. To recover, the family go to stay with Aunt Maud. Stan and Jack plan a party in their absence, if Stan can stay fit!

S2 · E2The Used Combination 1969-06-07 · 30 min＋

Arthur's motorcycle and side car are in desperate need of repairs. Stan says that he can get the spare parts from the bus depot, if he can sneak them out past anyone in particular who might be watching.

S2 · E3Self Defence 1969-06-14 · 30 min＋

After a number of assaults on bus staff, the management introduce judo lessons. Enter Blakey as the judo instructor!

S2 · E4Aunt Maud 1969-06-21 · 30 min＋

Aunt Maud comes to stay and upsets the family home life. The little dog of Aunt Maud's has now grown into a huge animal and also upsets Stan's peaceful home

S2 · E5Late Again 1969-06-28 · 30 min＋

Stan is burning the candle at both ends, what with his new girlfriend keeping him out late at night and then having to do the early shift at the depot.

S2 · E6Bon Voyage 1969-07-05 · 30 min＋

Stan and Jack are going on holiday but first there is the small matter of getting a suntan before they go. What better place to sunbathe than at the Cemetery Gates terminus but, having their uniforms stolen whilst sunning themselves is going to prove difficult to explain away back at the depot.

S3 · E1First Aid 1970-01-02 · 30 min＋

Blakey decides that all the Bus Crews, including Stan and Jack, must pass a first aid course .

S3 · E2The Cistern 1970-01-09 · 30 min＋

A noisy cistern in the Butler household is just the start of the troubles. Buying a new loo isn't the problem, it's how to get it home from the shop!

S3 · E3The Inspector's Niece 1970-01-16 · 30 min＋

Sally is the Inspector's niece and is put on Stan's bus as the new clippie. How will Stan cope with her Uncle Blakey watching?

S3 · E4Brew It Yourself 1970-01-23 · 30 min＋

Stan plans on brewing his own beer to save money. Trouble is, once he's tested it, he also goes back to work, where Blakey spots him and notices he's drunk. So when Blakey pulls Stan in for a breath test, it's up to Jack to find a way for him to pass the test without being caught.

S3 · E5Busman's Perks 1970-01-30 · 30 min＋

Arthur and Olive's bedroom needs decorating, so the Butlers decide to paint the room the same colour as the Luxton Town and District Buses to save money.

S3 · E6The Snake 1970-02-06 · 30 min＋

A social night at the depot by the overseas busmen's club invites everyone to their evening. With an exotic dancer on the bill Stan and Jack are sure to enjoy themselves.

S3 · E7Mum's Last Fling 1970-02-13 · 30 min＋

Mum gets a new boyfriend and starts to go out a lot, leaving the family to fend for themselves.

S3 · E8Radio Control 1970-02-20 · 30 min＋

Blakey comes up with the idea of installing a two way radio system on the buses to keep tabs on where they are at all times, so Stan and Jack have to come up with a plan to get rid of it.