On the Buses stars Reg Varney as Stan Butler, Bob Grant as Jack Harper, and Stephen Lewis as Inspector Blake – a classic British sitcom about the lives of bus drivers and their families in a London depot.
Main cast
- Stan ButlerReg VarneyMain
- Jack HarperBob GrantMain
- Inspector Cyril ‘Blakey’ BlakeStephen LewisMain
- Mum (Martha Butler)Cicely Courtneidge1Main
- Mum (Martha Butler)Doris Hare2–7Main
- Olive ButlerAnna KarenMain
- Arthur RudgeMichael RobbinsMain
Supporting cast
- SuzyAndrea LawrenceSupp
- JackieSandra BryantSupp
- NoraHazel BainbridgeSupp
Guest & voice
- Bob’s girlfriendJoan SimsGuest
- PassengerPatricia HayesGuest
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About this cast
On the Buses is a classic British sitcom that originally aired on ITV from 1969 to 1973. It centres on the misadventures of bus driver Stan Butler and his conductor mate Jack Harper, both working for the Luxton Bus Company, where they constantly clash with their pompous inspector and battle to keep their jobs while enjoying the bachelor life. The show became a staple of 1970s British television…
FAQs
Who plays Stan Butler in On the Buses?
Stan Butler is played by Reg Varney.
Who plays Inspector Blake in On the Buses?
Inspector Cyril ‘Blakey’ Blake is played by Stephen Lewis.
How many series of On the Buses were made?
Seven series were produced between 1969 and 1973.
What network originally broadcast On the Buses?
It was broadcast on ITV in the United Kingdom.
Did On the Buses have any spin-off films?
Yes, three feature films were released: On the Buses (1971), Mutiny on the Buses (1972), and Holiday on the Buses (1973).
Sources & where to watch: Wikipedia · IMDb · British Comedy Guide · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026