On the Buses S7E5 — The Football Match
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On the Buses•Season 7•Episode 5

The Football Match

7.3/10 · 80 votesMar 25, 197330 min

Ranked #5 of 13 in Season 7•+0.4 vs season avg

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The bus crews are encouraged to form their own staff football team,to take on the Basildon Bashers. Jack and Stan are not enthusiastic but there is a five pound bonus on offer. The depot only has one star player,young Bob,and Stan injures him in training,so

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Episode Summary

"The Football Match" is episode 5 of On the Buses season 7. It scored 7.3/10 from 80 votes, ranking #5 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.9). It aired on March 25, 1973.

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