On the Buses - Season 5

On the Buses - Season 5

Season 5

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Episodes15
DatesSep 19, 1971 - Dec 26, 1971
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Episodes

The Nursery
Season 5Episode 130 min

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!
Sep 19, 1971
Stan's Room
Season 5Episode 230 min

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.
Sep 26, 1971
The Best Man
Season 5Episode 330 min

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!
Oct 3, 1971
The Inspector's Pets
Season 5Episode 430 min

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.
Oct 10, 1971
The Epidemic
Season 5Episode 530 min

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.
Oct 17, 1971
The Busmen's Ball
Season 5Episode 630 min

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.
Oct 24, 1971
Canteen Trouble
Season 5Episode 730 min

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.
Oct 31, 1971
The New Nurse
Season 5Episode 830 min

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.
Nov 7, 1971
Lost Property
Season 5Episode 930 min

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.
Nov 14, 1971
Stan's Uniform
Season 5Episode 1030 min

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.
Nov 21, 1971
The Strain
Season 5Episode 1130 min

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?
Nov 28, 1971
The New Telly
Season 5Episode 1230 min

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.
Dec 5, 1971
Vacancy for Inspector
Season 5Episode 1330 min

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!
Dec 12, 1971
A Thin Time
Season 5Episode 1430 min

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.
Dec 19, 1971
Boxing Day Social
Season 5Episode 1530 min

Boxing Day Social

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.
Dec 26, 1971

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