Olive was the most humilated character to appear in on the buses, married to Arthur she was under constant criticism and rudeness, we loved it, i think without Olive and Arthur, the on the buses series could have flopped, but that`s my opinion, anyway we all loved Olive didn`t we? I Have little information on Anna Karen. Anna was born in Durban, South Africa in 1936. Her first professional acting job was being the voices of various puppets. Also 3 years training with the South African National Theatre.

During her career she has starred in many films and television programmes, including several Carry On Films, On The Buses, Wild, Wild Women and recently starred in EastEnders, playing Sal Martin.

She played a bikini-clad schoolgirl in the classic topless scene in Carry On Camping, though at the time she was 28.

From time to time she is employed by Transport for London as a 'mystery traveller' conducting anonymous surveys on buses regarding cleanliness and the quality of driving.