On the Buses 1969
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- February 28, 1969
- Format
- 7 seasons · 74 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~37 hours (30 min/ep)
- Networks
- ITV1, London Weekend Television
What is On the Buses?
On the Buses is a television series first released in 1969. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 74
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 28, 1969
- Networks
- ITV1, London Weekend Television
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Format
- 7 seasons · 74 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- ITV1, London Weekend Television
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Overview
On the Buses is a television series first released in 1969. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ITV1, London Weekend Television. Current status: Ended. Spans 7 seasons and 74 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A cheeky British sitcom about bus depot antics that won over audiences despite critics.”
- Written by successful comedy duo Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney
- Humor set in a bus depot resonated with viewers
- Achieved strong audience ratings despite mixed reviews
- Critics gave the series a lukewarm reception at the time
Watch it if you enjoy classic British workplace comedy with a light‑hearted tone.
The series carries a PG rating and offers gentle, period‑specific humor suitable for general audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When was On the Buses originally broadcast?
It aired in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1973.
Who created the series?
The show was created by writers Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney.
Why did the BBC reject the programme?
The BBC did not see much comedy potential in a bus depot setting.
Which network eventually aired the series?
London Weekend Television commissioned and broadcast the series.
How was the show received by audiences and critics?
Viewers embraced it, making it a hit, while critics gave it a poor reception.
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