Robert st clair bob grant was an english actor, comedian and writer, best known for playing bus conductor jack harper in the television sitcom on the buses, as well as its film spinoffs and stage version. Bob grant jack worked as a bus conductor in real life, in order to pay his way through rada. This is why we have introduced this side of bob grant on the buses to you. Beginning with his best selling ebook, the woman men adore. English actor, comedian and writer, best known for playing bus conductor jack harper in the well known tv comedy show on the buses. Grant is best remembered for his role as jack harper on the british television series, on the buses from 1969 to 1974. List of appearances of bob grant on stage and screen. An original circa 1980s autograph book page, clearly signed and dedicated to jonathan in ballpoint by bob grant certification. On the buses cast photos autograph collection signed x12, inc reg varney, stephen lewis, bob grant, michael robbins and the creators signed x12 stunning autograph collection for the 1970s tv film favourite on the buses, with cast signed official promo photos this is a very rare set of autographs. The complete story is a book about the itv television series on the buses. G uncertified original tv autographs for sale ebay. The main characters are a bus driver in england, his family, and his coworkers. He plied his trade to begin with in repertory and appeared on stage for many years all around the uk. We follow his antics as he gets himself into various funny situations in his home, at the bus depot, and occasionally along the various bus routes that he drives.
She spoke at my school a couple of times and autographed books for us. Lets all remember bob grant he is a legend to all of us. Two unruly employees of a british bus company make life miserable for their beleaguered boss in this classic british comedy series. Bob grant appeared with david jason of fools and horses fame at grand theatre. This is the american release and is region 1 coded so you will need to make sure that you have a dvd machine that plays american dvds.
Bob grant became known to millions as the lothario conductor, jack, in one of british televisions most popular sitcoms, on the buses. The book was written by craig walker and was launched on october 3, 2009, at the london transport museum, covent garden. An exact high quality, professional reproduction from an original, authentic set of on the buses reg varney, bob grant, stephen lewis, doris hare, anna. An original circa 1980s autograph book page, clearly signed and dedicated to. On the buses cast signed photo collection reg varney grant. This behemoth of a release features all 74 episodes of on the buses. The dvd boxset is well worth a buy, containing extras and archive footage of the team opening housing estates in braintree, opening a tailors, and a car park.
Grant played the bus conductor jack harper in the television sitcom on the buses. A 2001 buses first day cover with the original autographs of on the buses stars bob grant jack stephen blakey lewis who was also smiler in last of the summer wine and reg varney who played loveable rogue stan butler. The sound and picture quality are excellent considering the age of the material. Michael robbins signed autograph book page very rare signature. With reg varney as the chirpy bus driver stan butler, he revelled in. Wheels on the bus party favors coloring books with bus theme crayons, kids. Bob grant filmed a discussion in front of an instudio audience and sold this video titled bob grant s americasame as it never was at autograph signings during the 1990s. Stephen lewis with reg varney and bob grant in on the buses actor stephen lewis, best known for his role as officious inspector blakey in the 1970s itv sitcom on the buses, has died aged 88, his family has announced. On the buses 50th anniversary quiz british comedy guide. Remembering bob grant there can be few who grew up in the 60s and 70s who will not remember the television series, on the buses and its two principal actors, reg varney and bob grant. Buy g uncertified original tv autographs and get the best deals.
Bob grant appeared with david jason of fools and horses fame at grand theatre wolverhampton on 24 march 1975, in a play called darling mr london. Bob grants americasame as it never was 1993 youtube. Despite the writers previous successes with the rag trade and meet the wife, the corporation rejected it, not seeing much comedy potential in a bus depot as a setting. Sometimes, what we hear about bob grant on the buses can prove to be rather hilarious and illogical.
A respected and recognised company committed to the selling of genuine and authentic celebrity, music, sport and vintage autographs. Jack was more the troublemaker between him and stan yet stan always ended up in blakeys bad books favorite bob grant moment in on the buses. Nicolette roeg signed autograph book page english actress on the buses blakes 7. Star of 70s tv series on the buses bob grant has been found dead at his home, after apparently committing suicide. On the buses culture wikia fandom powered by wikia. Summary on the buses was a classic british situation comedy, created by ronald wolfe.
Maintaining the value of bob grant on the buses was the main reason for writing this article. In 1964 he appeared at the piccadilly theatre in instant marriage, a musical farce, for which he wrote the book and lyrics, with music by laurie. Bbc news entertainment on the buses tv star found dead. On the buses signed autograph photo display bob grant reg. Robert st clair grant 14 april 1932 8 november 2003 was an english actor, comedian and. After national service as a 2nd lieutenant with the royal artillery he trained at the preparatory academy to the royal academy of dramatic art, highgate, london. Official page of george fairbrother, author of the armstrong and burton series, including regular updates, book and author news, also posts and links about the real people and events that inspired the stories. Rocketek usb car charger splitter adapter, 2 socket cigarette lighter multi power outlet 12v24v 80w dc with led voltmeter switch dual usb port for mobile phone tablet gps dash cam samsung tomtom.
Robert st clair grant was an english actor, comedian and writer, best known for playing bus conductor jack harper in the television sitcom on the buses, as well as its film spinoffs and stage version. Bob grant played jack harper in the lwt series on the buses and three hammer movies he was great as everyone loved bob yet. On the buses signed autograph photo display bob grant reg varney stephen lewis ebay. Bob grant jack harper 041432 081103 bob played jack perfectly it would be hard to see anyone else do it better, maybe sid james, but thats about it. It contains a wide range of entries consisting of minibiographies of every actor, actresses and crew member credited with working on the comedy on the small and big screen, anecdotes from some and rare interviews with the late bob grant. Together with a great cast including micael robbins, bob grant and stephen lewis on the buses is a legend among sitcoms. So if you enjoy classic british comedy at its best then on the buses the ultimate collection is for you. It spawned three spinoff feature films and a stage version. Bob grant as jack harper in on the buses bob grant was born at hammersmith and educated at aldenham school. Only in this way will the future know more about bob grant on the buses. On the bus this night, the real dylan, who has placed his own dark glasses on. Reg varney d2008 butler bob grant d2003 jack harper adding to peggy with much love and many thanks xxx michael robbins d1992 arthur rudge doris hare d2000 mum on a handwritten 1960s letter thanking correspondent for an autograph request anna karen olive stephen lewis blakey.
A n az of on the buses is a book that will appeal to fans of all generations of the smash hit sitcom. Robert st clair bob grant 21 april 1932 8 november 2003 was an english actor and writer, best known for playing jack harper in the television sitcom on the buses, as well as its film spin. Grant bentley, it sales and marketing, singing, songwriting and performing. Stunning autograph collection for the 1970s tv film favourite on the buses, with cast signed official promo photos. On the buses is a british sitcom created by ronald wolfe and ronald chesney, broadcast in the united kingdom from 1969 to 1973. The series followed the ups and downs of life on the buses as portrayed by two work shybusmen, stan butler played by reg varney and his mate jack harper bob grant as they invented new scams to wind up their long suffering boss, inspector cyril blakey blake stephen lewis. English actor, comedian and writer, best known for playing bus conductor jack. On the buses is a british sitcom created and written by ronald wolfe and ronald chesney although stars stephen lewis and bob grant also wrote several episodes broadcast from 1969 to 1973. Robert st clair grant 14 april 1932 8 november 2003 was an english actor, comedian and writer, best known for playing bus conductor jack harper in the television sitcom on the buses, as well as its film spinoffs and stage version. He died in gloucestershire aged 71 on november 8th 2003. Bob dylan stares idly at the paperback book that someone has brought. Alfred hitchcock shot scenes with cary grant here in the late 50s for north by.
Jackthelad bus driver and conductor stan and jack enjoy the female employees more than their work and inspector blake is relentless in his attempts to make their lives a misery. Picture from london weekend television show scenes from on the buses featuring reg varney, cicely courtneidge, later doris hare, anna karen, stephen lewis and bob grant. Stratford starring bob grant and stephen lewis from on the buses, jimmy perry, brian murphy. Bob grant jack harper on the buses genuine signed authentic autograph. Each autograph is sold with a uniquely numbered, tamper evident label.
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