- Country United Kingdom
- Genre Drama
- Runtime 70 minutes
- Total runtime 5 hours 50 minutes
- Status Ended
- Network BBC Two
-
External links
TheTVDB page
IMDB page
TheMovieDB page -
Last update
17 juillet 2020 - 20:15
on 11 databases
Boys from the Blackstuff
A successor to his earlier, 105-minute TV play The Black Stuff (1980), Alan Bleasdale's five-part series relates the further experiences of unemployed Liverpudlian tarmac layers Dixie, Chrissie, Loggo and Yosser, and their revered older friend, retired longshoreman and union leader, George Malone. As they struggle to make ends meet in a depressed economy, and to hold together their financially battered families, they are harrassed by the petty bureaucrats of the DHSS. But the lumbering investigational juggernaut is, both comically and tragically, guided by drivers with only a provisional license.
If you're on the hunt for a delightful blend of humor, nostalgia, and quintessentially British charm, look no further than "On the Buses." This iconic sitcom, which aired between 1969 and 1973, is a true gem from London Weekend Television. It not only entertained audiences for seven seasons but also inspired three spin-off movies. Set against the backdrop of a bustling bus depot, "On the Buses" follows the comedic escapades of Stan Butler and his motley crew as they navigate life's challenges both on and off the road.
The series paints a vivid picture of working-class life in Britain during a transformative era. Stan Butler, portrayed with impeccable timing by actor Reg Varney, is at its heart. He lives with his domineering mother Mabel Butler, played by Cicely Courtneidge; his frumpy sister Olive; and her lazy husband Arthur. The domestic dynamics provide endless fodder for laughs as Stan balances family obligations with his job as a bus driver.
Stan's professional life is no less chaotic. Alongside his cheeky conductor Jack Harper, he faces daily antics at Luxton & District Bus Company. Their main adversary is Inspector 'Blakey' Blake, whose perpetual mission to enforce discipline often lands him in comical situations himself. The tension between Blakey’s strictness and Stan's laid-back approach creates an engaging tug-of-war that keeps viewers hooked episode after episode.
