6.9

On the Buses•Season 1•Episode 1

The Early Shift

6.9/10 · 125 votesFeb 28, 196930 min

Ranked #5 of 7 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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The bus crews go on strike because of disagreements with the management. It causes no end of trouble at work and at home. Stan is hailed hero of the day.

Directed byStuart Allen

Written byRonald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe

Next episodeE2 · The New Conductor

Seasons7

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Season 1 Episodes7

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The Early Shift

E2 7.3

The New Conductor

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Olive Takes a Trip (aka Olive's First Day)

Bus Driver's Stomach

The New Inspector

The Canteen

The Darts Match

Cast6

Reg Varney

Stan Butler

Bob Grant

Jack Harper

Stephen Lewis

Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake

Michael Robbins

Arthur Rudge

Anna Karen

Olive Rudge

Cicely Courtneidge

Mum

Crew3

Ronald Chesney

Writer

Stuart Allen

Director

Ronald Wolfe

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Early Shift" is episode 1 of On the Buses season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 125 votes, ranking #5 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Stuart Allen and written by Ronald Chesney, Ronald Wolfe, it aired on February 28, 1969.

Next: E2 · The New Conductor Best of Season 1