Where was the on the buses film filmed?
Borehamwood
The film was made on location and at Elstree Studios at Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Was on the buses filmed in front of a live audience?
Hired from the Eastern National Bus Company, this vehicle, on its arrival, created something of a problem. Each week a live studio audience watched the series recorded and during some of the scenes, Reg Varney had to actually start the engine.
Why was Cicely Courtneidge replaced in on the buses?
The last two members to be cast were Mabel “Mum” Butler and Olive Rudge. Allen wanted Cicely Courtneidge as Mum and she was given the part for just the first series because she had a theatre production in the West End. Doris Hare was chosen to play Mum from the second series.
Are there any actors still alive from on the buses?
Anna Karen, who played Olive Rudge, is now the only surviving main cast member of the sitcom, which ran for seven series as well as three spin-off films. The first movie, On the Buses, was the biggest box office smash of 1971, out-performing the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever.
Did Reg Varney really drive a bus?
Reginald Alfred Varney (11 July 1916 – 16 November 2008) was an English actor, entertainer and comedian best known for his television roles on The Rag Trade and On the Buses, appearing in the latter’s three spin-off film versions….Selected television roles.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1975–1976 | Down the ‘Gate | Reg Furnell |
What happened to little Arthur from On The Buses?
Michael Robbins (Arthur Rudge) left the series after Season 6 to concentrate on his stage work again. The first episode of the final season is called “Olive’s Divorce”, so Arthur and Olive finally get divorced. However, Michael Robbins did return for the film “Holiday On the Buses” in 1973.
Why did Reg Varney stop doing on the buses?
So Varney wasn’t in the last six episodes of this series. His absence was explained by Stan moving to the Midlands, to work in a bus manufacturing factory. Inspector Blakey moved into the Butler household as a lodger, so he was promoted from a bit-player to the show’s primary character.
Why did Reg Varney stop doing On The Buses?
Is Olive off on the buses still alive?
She also reprised the role of Olive in The Rag Trade (1977–1978) and had roles in two Carry On films, those being Carry On Camping (1969) and Carry On Loving (1970)….
| Anna Karen | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Television | On the Buses The Rag Trade EastEnders |
| Spouse(s) | Terry Duggan ( m. 1967; died 2008) |
Is Reg Varney from On the Buses still alive?
Deceased (1916–2008)
Reg Varney/Living or Deceased
Can Reg Varney really drive bus?
Varney’s most successful lead role was in the LWT sitcom On the Buses (1969–73) as bus driver Stan Butler. Varney took considerable lengths to prepare for the role, even attempting to gain a public service vehicle licence so that he could be filmed driving on the open road.