Who died from On The Buses?
Anna Karen
Anna Karen was famous for both her stint on On The Buses and as Aunt Sal in EastEnders – she also became a close friend of the late Barbara Windsor. But this year, there was an outpouring of tributes when the popular actress died aged 85 following a house fire in east London.
Why did Stan leave On The Buses?
However, it looks like the off-screen reasons for Stan’s premature departure from the show were down to Varney’s desire to work in films and other projects. The star found little success outside of On The Buses, and would only appear in one other film in 1973, titled The Best Pair Of Legs In The Business.
What was Jack’s name in On The Buses?
Jack Harper
Jack Harper (Bob Grant) is one of the main characters of the show who appears in most episodes of the series.
What town was On The Buses filmed in?
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
The film was made on location and at Elstree Studios at Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
What happened to Olive and Arthur’s baby in on the buses?
In the first of three On The Buses movies, Olive became pregnant and gave birth to her son Arthur. In Mutiny On The Buses, she became pregnant again.
Where was the Butlers house in On The Buses?
2 Maldon Road, Borehamwood, the house used as Stan Butler’s house in the Hammer films productions of On The Buses.
Why did Doris Hare join On The Buses?
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. Anna Karen, who played Olive Rudge, was found accidentally.
What bus garage was On The Buses filmed?
Wood Green bus garage
Filmed external shots were part of the series. LWT arranged with the now defunct Eastern National Omnibus Company to use its buses at Wood Green bus garage in North London.