In Holiday on the Buses, Stan Butler (Reg Varney) and Jack Harper (Bob Grant) take their girlfriends on a chaotic caravan holiday, with Blakey (Stephen Lewis) in hot pursuit.
Main cast
- Stan ButlerReg VarneyMain
- Jack HarperBob GrantMain
- Inspector Cyril ‘Blakey’ BlakeStephen LewisMain
Supporting cast
- OliveDoris HareSupp
- ArthurMichael RobbinsSupp
- MumCicely CourtneidgeSupp
- SallyAnna KarenSupp
- BettyKate WilliamsSupp
- DaphneWendy RichardSupp
Guest & voice
- Captain WilcoxWilfrid BrambellGuest
- Hotel ManagerGeorge A. CooperGuest
- Mr. JenkinsJohn Le MesurierGuest
- Mrs. JenkinsPatricia HayesGuest
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About this cast
Holiday on the Buses is a 1973 British comedy film, the second spin-off from the TV series On the Buses. It follows Stan and Jack as they attempt to enjoy a seaside holiday while dodging the ever-watchful Inspector Blakey.
FAQs
Who plays Stan Butler in Holiday on the Buses?
Reg Varney plays Stan Butler, the cheeky bus driver.
Is Holiday on the Buses a sequel to On the Buses?
Yes, it is the second of three film spin-offs from the television series On the Buses.
Where was Holiday on the Buses filmed?
The film was shot on location in and around Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, and at Pinewood Studios.
Does Stephen Lewis appear as Blakey in this film?
Yes, Stephen Lewis reprises his role as Inspector Blakey, who relentlessly pursues Stan and Jack.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026