S05 Episode 1

The Nursery

Jack and Stan think Olive is the ideal candidate to become supervisor of the depot nursery.

23 mins · Sun, 19 Sep 1971

S05 Episode 2

Stan's Room

Stan finds that living at home cramps his love life, so he moves out.

23 mins · Sun, 26 Sep 1971

S05 Episode 3

The Best Man

Stan is the best man in the wedding of Blakey's niece.

23 mins · Sun, 3 Oct 1971

S05 Episode 4

The Inspector's Pets

Blakey and his mum are going on holiday. At the last moment, his mum rings the depot to say she can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and tropical fish.

23 mins · Sun, 10 Oct 1971

S05 Episode 5

The Epidemic

A flu epidemic is raging and Blakey thinks it would be a good idea if all the staff were vaccinated.

22 mins · Sun, 17 Oct 1971

S05 Episode 6

The Busmen's Ball

The Annual Busmen's Ball comes round again, and the lads decide they want something a little more exciting this year. So, Jack arranges for a stripper.

24 mins · Sun, 24 Oct 1971

S05 Episode 7

Canteen Trouble

Stan gets into hot water when Suzy, the canteen girl, takes pity on him and loads him with food to take home.

23 mins · Sun, 31 Oct 1971

S05 Episode 8

The New Nurse

There's trouble afoot for Arthur when Mary comes to live with the Butlers.

24 mins · Sun, 7 Nov 1971

S05 Episode 9

Lost Property

A woman comes to the depot searching for some lost property she has left on a bus.

22 mins · Sun, 14 Nov 1971

S05 Episode 10

Stan's Uniform

Stan gets a new uniform and he's very proud of it - until his bottom comes into contact with a freshly-painted chair.

24 mins · Sun, 21 Nov 1971

S05 Episode 11

The Strain

Stan decides to do some weightlifting to impress Doreen, but disaster strikes as he pulls some muscles in his back.

24 mins · Sun, 28 Nov 1971

S05 Episode 12

The New Telly

When the Luxton and District Traction Company have their Christmas Club pay-out, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television, but there is a problem disposing of their old telly.

24 mins · Sun, 5 Dec 1971

S05 Episode 13

Vacancy for Inspector

There is a vacancy for Inspector, and the job has been offered to Jack.

23 mins · Sun, 12 Dec 1971

S05 Episode 14

A Thin Time

Arthur decides to buy a toupee to impress a clippie.

24 mins · Sun, 19 Dec 1971

S05 Episode 15

Boxing Day Social

Jack takes a fancy to Arthur's sister, much to Arthur's chagrin.

24 mins · Sun, 26 Dec 1971

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