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'On the Buses' Trivia Quiz

I couldn't find a quiz for this classic Britcom so thought I'd have a go at creating one. How much can you remember about the characters and actors of this early 70s icon?

A multiple-choice quiz by ed2031. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
ed2031

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
250,886

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1122

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 109 (8/10), Guest 157 (9/10), Guest 31 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played Mrs Butler from series 2 onwards? Hint

Anna Karen

Doris Hare

Cicely Courtneidge

Patricia Routledge

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many episodes (excluding specials) were made? Hint

100

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Question 3 of 10

3. How did Arthur get written out of the show? Hint

He was run over by a bus

He emigrated to Australia with a young lady

He got a big job in another city

He left Olive and they got divorced

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Question 4 of 10

4. There were three movies of "On the Buses". In what order were they made? Hint

"Holiday On the Buses", "On the Buses", "Mutiny On the Buses"

"On the Buses", "Holiday On the Buses", "Mutiny On the Buses"

"On the Buses", "Mutiny On the Buses", "Holiday On the Buses"

"Mutiny On the Buses", "On the Buses", "Holiday On the Buses"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which actress appeared in series seven as a clippie who demanded all lady clippies receive a "public convenience allowance"? Hint

Yootha Joyce

Felicity Kendal

Penelope Keith

Kate Williams

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the bus company? Hint

Luxton and District Transport Compnay

Luxton and District Traction Company

Luxton Districts Traction Company

Luxton Districts Transport Company

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Question 7 of 10

7. We know Stan Butler was the driver, but what was the surname of his conducter, Jack? Hint

Hooper

Harder

Helper

Harper

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the spinoff series starring Inspector Blake? Hint

Don't Eat the Kippers

Don't Drink the Water

Don't Tell the Inspector

Don't Shoot the Driver

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Stan Butler's catchphrase? Hint

Crikey

You're Kidding

Oh heck

Cor Blimey

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Question 10 of 10

10. What bus number would you catch to get to the Cemetery Gates? Hint

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Most Recent Scores

Today : Guest 109: 8/10
Dec 19 2024 : Guest 157: 9/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 31: 8/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 82: 3/10
Dec 11 2024 : Guest 80: 7/10
Dec 08 2024 : Guest 93: 9/10
Dec 05 2024 : Guest 51: 8/10
Dec 03 2024 : Guest 82: 9/10
Nov 29 2024 : Guest 147: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played Mrs Butler from series 2 onwards?

Answer: Doris Hare

Cicely Courtneidge played Mrs Butler in series 1 before Doris Hare took over.

2. How many episodes (excluding specials) were made?

Answer: 74

Fourteen in black and white and sixty in colour. There were also two short specials.

3. How did Arthur get written out of the show?

Answer: He left Olive and they got divorced

Arthur (Michael Robbins) left at the end of series six.

4. There were three movies of "On the Buses". In what order were they made?

Answer: "On the Buses", "Mutiny On the Buses", "Holiday On the Buses"

Made in 1971, 72, and 73. "On the Buses" was the number one British box-office film in 1971 ahead of "Diamonds are Forever"!

5. Which actress appeared in series seven as a clippie who demanded all lady clippies receive a "public convenience allowance"?

Answer: Yootha Joyce

Yootha Joyce (aka Mildred Roper) caused Blakey all sorts of headaches in this episode. Penelope Keith and Felicity Kendal became famous for "The Good Life" in 1975 and Kate Williams was the long-suffering Joan Booth in "Love Thy Neighbour" from 1972 to 1976.

6. What was the name of the bus company?

Answer: Luxton and District Traction Company

As seen on the sign in the opening credits.

7. We know Stan Butler was the driver, but what was the surname of his conducter, Jack?

Answer: Harper

Jack Harper, ladies' man, played by Bob Grant (and his teeth).

8. What was the name of the spinoff series starring Inspector Blake?

Answer: Don't Drink the Water

Set in Spain, it lasted thirteen episodes.

9. What was Stan Butler's catchphrase?

Answer: Cor Blimey

Not too unusual for this to appear a dozen times in an episode.

10. What bus number would you catch to get to the Cemetery Gates?

Answer: 11

As long as you're not in a hurry that is!

Source: Author ed2031

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