🚌 On The Buses Series 5 Guide

🚌 SERIES 5 — 1971

📺 15 episodes | 19 September–26 December 1971

🎥 Producer: Derrick Goodwin

🎬 Director: Derrick Goodwin

✍️ Writers: Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe, Bob Grant and Stephen Lewis.

Series 5 was the longest series, with 15 episodes. The production leadership changed from Stuart Allen to Derrick Goodwin.

1️⃣ The Nursery

📅 19 September 1971

📖 Synopsis: The Butler household becomes involved with childcare and the problems created by looking after children. Stan's desire for peace and quiet quickly disappears.

2️⃣ Stan's Room

📅 26 September 1971

📖 Synopsis: Stan wants some privacy and his own space. His attempts to secure a room of his own become another family battleground.

3️⃣ The Best Man

📅 3 October 1971

📖 Synopsis: A wedding and the question of who will act as best man create tension. Stan and Jack become involved in the preparations.

4️⃣ The Inspector's Pets

📅 10 October 1971

📖 Synopsis: Blakey's pets become involved in depot affairs. Stan and Jack find themselves dealing with their inspector's enthusiasm for his animals.

5️⃣ The Epidemic

📅 17 October 1971

📖 Synopsis: An epidemic threatens the bus company. The possibility of illness gives Stan and the other busmen reasons to avoid work while management attempts to keep services running.

6️⃣ The Busmen's Ball

📅 24 October 1971

📖 Synopsis: The annual busmen's ball provides an opportunity for romance and celebration. Stan and Jack attempt to make the most of the evening.

7️⃣ Canteen Trouble

📅 31 October 1971

📖 Synopsis: Trouble at the canteen once again brings the busmen and management into conflict. Stan finds himself caught up in the dispute.

8️⃣ The New Nurse

📅 7 November 1971

📖 Synopsis: A new nurse attracts attention from the men. Stan and Jack's attempts at romance lead to misunderstandings.

9️⃣ Lost Property

📅 14 November 1971

📖 Synopsis: Something found on one of the buses becomes the centre of a dispute. Stan's involvement with lost property causes further complications.

🔟 Stan's Uniform

📅 21 November 1971

📖 Synopsis: Stan's busman's uniform becomes an unexpected source of trouble. Rules concerning dress and appearance clash with Stan's desire for comfort.

1️⃣1️⃣ The Strain

📅 28 November 1971

📖 Synopsis: Pressure builds at home and at work. Stan and Jack attempt to cope while Blakey adds to the strain.

1️⃣2️⃣ The New Telly

📅 5 December 1971

📖 Synopsis: The arrival of a new television causes excitement in the Butler household. Arguments over programmes and ownership of the television quickly follow.

1️⃣3️⃣ Vacancy For Inspector

📅 12 December 1971

📖 Synopsis: A vacancy for an inspector gives Stan and Jack the chance to imagine life without Blakey. The prospect of a promotion creates considerable rivalry and confusion.

1️⃣4️⃣ A Thin Time

📅 19 December 1971

📖 Synopsis: Money and household problems leave the characters struggling. Stan tries to find ways around his financial difficulties.

1️⃣5️⃣ Boxing Day Social

📅 26 December 1971 🎄

📖 Synopsis: The Christmas festivities continue with a Boxing Day social. The busmen attempt to relax and enjoy themselves, but the familiar mixture of romance, family arguments and workplace rivalry soon takes over.