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Premiered

Sunday, September 19, 1971

Ended: Sunday, December 26, 1971

When does On the Buses Season 5 come out?

On the Buses Season 5 premiered Sunday, September 19, 1971 on ITV1 and ended Sunday, December 26, 1971. The season has 15 episodes.

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1. The Nursery

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 part time nurse's assistant. However an accident involving Olive's glasses leaves Stan and Jack holding the baby!

Sunday · 55 years ago

2. Stan's Room

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 put off, Stan devises a way to bring his girlfriend, Doreen, home.

Sunday · 55 years ago

3. The Best Man

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 worst for wear!

Sunday · 55 years ago

4. The Inspector's Pets

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 be fixed.

Sunday · 55 years ago

5. The Epidemic

There's a flu epidemic at the depot and as Stan and Jack are getting extra overtime, they are determined to stay healthy.

Sunday · 55 years ago

6. The Busmen's Ball

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 for the night.

Sunday · 55 years ago

7. Canteen Trouble

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 canteen to take home, Blakey sacks her and installs Gladys, a former prison wardress, who he hopes won't be corrupted by Stan and Jack.

Sunday · 55 years ago

8. The New Nurse

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 films is taking more than a shine to her.

Sunday · 55 years ago

9. Lost Property

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 own back.

Sunday · 55 years ago

10. Stan's Uniform

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 and Jack then have to get the uniform cleaned before anyone notices the paint.

Sunday · 55 years ago

11. The Strain

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?

Sunday · 54 years ago

12. The New Telly

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.

Sunday · 54 years ago

13. Vacancy for Inspector

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 put Christine the clippie on his bus if he was an inspector. However it is not long before Jack is on Blakey's side, informing him of Stan's tricks and dodges!

Sunday · 54 years ago

14. A Thin Time

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. Arthur then has the dilemma of keeping the wig a secret from the family.

Sunday · 54 years ago

15. Boxing Day Social Finale

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.

Sunday · 54 years ago

On the Buses Season 5 guest stars

  • Ruth Kettlewell

    Ruth Kettlewell

  • Terry Duggan

    Irate Passenger

  • Hugh Walters

    Hugh Walters

  • Luan Peters

    Luan Peters

  • Wendy Richard

    Wendy Richard

  • Nosher Powell

    Nosher Powell

    Bert

  • Cheryl Hall

    Cheryl Hall

  • Helen Fraser

    Helen Fraser

  • Shirley Steedman

  • Norman Mitchell

    Norman Mitchell

    Nobby

  • Brian Grellis

    Brian Grellis

  • Pat Ashton

    Pat Ashton

  • Kenneth Waller

    Kenneth Waller

  • David Richardson

  • James Bree

    James Bree

On the Buses Season 5 FAQ

When does On the Buses Season 5 come out?

On the Buses Season 5 premiered Sunday, September 19, 1971 on ITV1.

How many episodes are in On the Buses Season 5?

On the Buses Season 5 has 15 episodes.

Are new episodes of On the Buses Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the On the Buses Season 5 finale?

The On the Buses Season 5 finale (Episode 15) aired Sunday, December 26, 1971.

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