Regretably the series failed to capture the success of On The Buses and was cancelled after two series. It does not appear to have been repeated and has only recently found it’s way in complete form onto DVD.
Everybody’s favourite bus inspector (Blakey) has retired to Spain. Having persuaded his reluctant sister to join him, if only to get his hands on her half of their Mother’s legacy to help buy a new flat, they arrive at their destination only to find that things are not quite as the brochure said they were. With building work still going on the flat isn’t even finished, it’s too hot, the lifts don’t work, he can’t stomach the food and then there’s the dodgy plumbing.
Summary
The series followed the exploits of Blakey and his sister Dorothy as they struggle to adjust to their new life.
Everybody’s favourite bus inspector (Blakey) has retired to Spain. Having persuaded his reluctant sister to join him, if only to get his hands on her half of their Mother’s legacy to help buy a new flat, they arrive at their destination only to find that things are not quite as the brochure said they were. With building work still going on the flat isn’t even finished, it’s too hot, the lifts don’t work, he can’t stomach the food and then there’s the dodgy plumbing
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Cast
Stephen Lewis – Cyril Blake
Pat Coombs – Dorothy Blake
Derek Griffiths – Carlos
Mugette De Braie – Carmela (series one)
Frank Coda – Bill (series one)
Christine Shaw – Beryl (series one)
Details
Channel: ITV
Written By: Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney
Original Transmission: 27 July 1974 – 6 December 1975
Merchandising
An episode does appear on Volume 7 of the On The Buses DVD, both series are now available in their own right on DVD. It is also available as part of the box set On The Buses – Omnibus Edition. Check out Amazon and Network DVD directly www.networkdvd.net
