On the Buses cast and crew talk Reg Varney

With new and exclusive interviews, we celebrate the hugely talented and hugely popular, Reg Varney, star of the classic comedy, On the Buses, which reached 74 TV episodes and three feature films.
Reg is joined by former cast members Anna Karen, Stephen Lewis and Andria Lawrence, as well as writers Ronalds Chesney and Wolfe, production supervisor Roy Skeggs, Hammer runners Brian Reynolds and Phil Campbell, On the Buses Fan Club organiser Steve Luxton and film historian, Morris Bright MBE.
These interviews are part of our recent feature length documentary On the Buses at the Movies that celebrates the 50th anniversaries of the classic British comedy film series, On the Buses, Mutiny on the Buses and Holiday On the Buses. The documentary goes behind the scenes, looks at the making of the films and reflects on the their enduring appeal.
Special thanks to Morris Bright MBE for allowing us access to his archive interviews with Anna, Reg, Stephen, Roy and the two Ronnies that were recorded in 2002.
Hope you enjoy it.

[@susanchichon3337]

You just can't beat BRITISH COMEDY NO OFFENSE AT ALL, BUT IT'S TRUE GOD BLESS THEM ALL IN HEAVEN TAKING THE BUS NO. 11 TO THE CEMENTERY GATES XXX XXX XXX

[@dominic.wasden]

What a lovely and humble man Reg was. Love him

[@veebee7039]

When Reg left On The Buses that was it for me. He was a brilliant actor and made the part very believable. Love Him ❤️

[@jamesbyersmusic]

There are actually only 6 episodes without Reg/Stan (The final half of series 7) and 3 of those 6 are just as good as any other :-)

[@robclark4507]

I dint like it that much when Arthur left

[@andrewjohnson388]

Something heart warming in 70's comedy, used watch it with my Nan and Grandad, all Cockney humour only UK could get ...its our own London period. Gone.

[@ChilliCheezdog]

Reg was given word of the show when he was in Australia, I believe, and he immediately took it upon himself to learn how to drive a bus. Clever guy.

[@stuartgallagher186]

What a gem Reg was . Just brilliant . Not one of these so called comedies nowadays could touch On the Buses .

[@andywright3450]

Love reg great actor sadly missed by many fans

[@jamesbyersmusic]

Lovely to see this! However, Michael Robbins actually left the show before Reg to concentrate on stage roles, and there was only half a series, the final one without Reg/Stan.

[@dtb4394]

For me, it is beyond such a shame that Bob Grant who played Jack Harper could not find regular work after this gem of a series ended. Even Stephen Lewis (Blakey) worked in programmes such at Last of the Summer Wine after On the Buses. Bob Grants posh accent could have been off set the Compo character (Bill Owen) for example. Still hard to deal with the death of Anna Karen in a house fire too.

[@MarkHarrison733]

Karen committed suicide.

[@MegaGordyboy]

great actor and a great man.

[@Susan-fg6bk]

Loved on the. Buses so does my disabled son

[@daviddelaney6757]

It was good fun and it's still popular in 2022, despite what woke people may say!

[@Torana-gz5ls]

Grew up watching this as a kid, very popular here in Australia. Have the box set of DVD'S and rewatch it at least once a year.

[@joemcconnell2674]

Who cares what the woke people think. I am addicted to on the buses.

[@sharonellis8776]

There will never be another show as funny as this. RIP all the main cast, gone not forgotten xx

[@darrensmith6999]

Reg is Brilliant !

[@uncleambient]

These documentaries are excellent.

[@eveb446]

Love On The Buses television show and all of the actors.

[@flashtheoriginal]

What a great insight. Thank you so much

[@alanwitton5980]

Great actor sadly missed

[@paulmartin4971]

Thanks for sharing really enjoyed that.

[@ShaunLowthian]

I loved holiday on the buses.

[@hancecrawford]

they should rerun the series of On The Buses

[@canismajoris738]

I will get you Butler!!

[@ronmccullock1407]

Reg left On The Buses to have a rest before doing the last film

[@davidfelix2594]

That Steve Luxton from the fan club is deffo on THE register, he needs his hard drive checking out.

[@lfc_40]

Right so you know this????

[@Missg-q5n]

Exactly what the eff son? shfu

[@darraghgregory1269]

I've never seen any of there films where can i view it

[@1harryrobert]

I'd love to have a go at driving a bus

[@darrengrimmer8541]

Just a thought… let’s just say David Jason hadn’t played Del Boy I wonder if Reg could have played it.. I understand that time lines and age would not have lined up but I’m sure Reg would have been a great Del Boy!!!

[@trevorkeyes6067]

Never the same when reg varney left

[@JaredGriffiths2000]

Yeah I thought series 7 of On the Buses kind of sucked but I mostly really enjoyed the first 6 series.

[@johnseven3695]

It was a shame Reg left the show.

[@JaredGriffiths2000]

@@johnseven3695 Yeah it was.

[@alexthomas637]

😎😎😎😎👍

[@danielmartinez3889]

Reg sure had a thick cockney accent but i could catch 3/4 of things he said

[@cedricpeabody265]

The two Ronnie's wrote on the buses.

[@bigbernie7260]

Old meat and veg Varney.

[@karate_girl_ibiza]

Bob Grant made on the buses followed by Michael Robbins

[@traciemarsh1611]

i wasnt keen on stan he was very cocky just cos he was the driver he thought he knew everything. didnt like his attitude. my uncle knew him in real life and said reg was very rude to people if the camera wasnt on i loved on the buses but really enjoyed the last few without reg the charcters seemed to relax more love the movies the bigger man when reg was skidding in the movie on the water was the real man who trained my daddy who was a driver for 42 years i loved holiday on the buses it is my favourite of the 3 movies

[@MarkHarrison733]

Varney was far too old for his character.

[@davidcritchley3509]

A lot more people used buses in those days. They could relate easier to the situation.