Reg Varney
Stan Butler
Series SeasonSeason 4 episodes1970
On the Buses
Series 4
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Episodes
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Episode 130 min1970-11-27
Nowhere to Go
Stan tries to get the rest of the family out of the house so that he can spend some time alone with Suzy the clippie.
Episode 230 min1970-12-04
The Canteen Girl
Blakey has taken a shine to the canteen girl, Molly. So much so that he has asked her to marry him and live out in the country! However, Stan and Jack know that she has a reputation and will go with anyone after a few drinks. The problem is they have to make Blakey see sense before he leaves the depot.
Episode 330 min1970-12-11
Dangerous Driving
When an article is printed in the paper saying that bus drivers are at risk from health problems, Mum decides to put Stan on a diet.
Episode 430 min1970-12-18
The Other Woman
At the busman's social, Arthur is spending he time and money on one of the clippies, Wendy, much to Olive's chagrin. When Olive throws Arthur out, the family thinks he is staying with Wendy, but actually he spends the night in his motorbike sidecar!
Episode 530 min1970-12-25
Christmas Duty
Stan and Jack end up having to do a shift on Christmas day again.
Episode 630 min1971-01-01
The 'L' Bus
After too many sleepless nights due to Arthur and Olive's squeaky bed, Stan tries his hand at mending it but unfortunately only suceeds in making it worse! Jack's aunt has a bed to sell but the problem is transporting it to the Butler's house. Fortunately, Stan and Jack is in charge of the 'learner' bus, training new staff, so they use the bus to transport the bed. However, the bus develops mechanical problems and they have to go back to the depot and move the bed onto another bus without Blakey seeing them!
Episode 730 min1971-01-10
The Kids' Outing
It's the day of the annual kids outing, a job that none of the bus crews want to do.
Episode 830 min1971-01-17
The Anniversary
It's Arthur and Olive's tenth wedding anniversary and Aunt Maud has bought them a puppy as a present.
Episode 930 min1971-01-24
The Cover Up
The Butlers furniture needs new covers. But as money is short, Stan suggests using spare bus seat fabric from the Depot. When Blakey makes an unexpected visit, the Butlers try to hide their new cushions!
Episode 1030 min1971-01-31
Safety First
After several buses are nearly involved in accidents while leaving the depot, Blakey decides to introduce a new set of road and depot safety rules.
Episode 1130 min1971-02-07
The Lodger
The Butlers rent out their spare room to the new Traffic Manager. But Olive gets more than she bargained for when she takes him up his breakfast!
Episode 1230 min1971-02-14
The Injury
Stan has an accident while decorating the bathroom. However because the injury was caused at home, he will not be paid sick pay. Jack has an idea, if they can mock up an accident at the depot, the management will have to pay up. A trap is set up on the depot stairs, but Blakey gets there first!
Episode 1330 min1971-02-21
Not Tonight
When Stella, the shapely new waitress in the cantenn, makes a pass at Stan, he's both pleased and surprised.