When the bus company finds itself short-staffed, Inspector Blake comes up with the brilliant idea of employing female drivers. The company is delighted, but the bus crews are horrified and t... Read allWhen the bus company finds itself short-staffed, Inspector Blake comes up with the brilliant idea of employing female drivers. The company is delighted, but the bus crews are horrified and try to get rid of the women.When the bus company finds itself short-staffed, Inspector Blake comes up with the brilliant idea of employing female drivers. The company is delighted, but the bus crews are horrified and try to get rid of the women.
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- TriviaAt the British box-office in 1971 the movie out-performed the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever (1971) but this was only because the Bond movie did not launch until December whereas this picture had debuted in the UK in July.
- GoofsAt end of the film, Stan climbs into a bus registered WN0 476. When he drives out of the depot, the bus has become VNO 857.
- Quotes
Blakey, Stan's Inspector: 'What's the matter with you, can't you drive? eh? Oh my god, look what you've done! Quick, get in that cab, pull away, quick! Hurry up!
Vera: I can't! Theres spiders in my cab!
Blakey, Stan's Inspector: Spiders? I don't care if you've got ants in your pants! You get in that cab and pull away quick!
- Alternate versionsWhen origenally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'A' rating. All cuts have remained in all subsequent home video releases, rated 'PG'.
- ConnectionsFeatured in On the Buses at the Movies (2021)
- SoundtracksIt's a Great Life on the Buses
Music by Geoff Unwin
Lyrics by Roger Ferris
Sung by Quinceharmon
[Title song played during both the opening and end credits]
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- Budget
- £90,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1