Rosamunde Pilcher
(ZDF romantic drama series, 1993-)
A German/Austrian production filmed across Europe, but some notable entries in Cornwall, and elsewhere in the UK and Ireland.
Episode 4: Wechselspiel der Liebe (1994):
London, and a passing MCW Metrobus:
Tantalising glimpse of a Big Bus Company open-top AEC Routemaster, a former Northern General front-entrance example:
More clearly seen is Blue Triangle DMS404 (JGF404K), a former London Transport DMS-type Daimler Fleetline/Park Royal converted to open-top after damage to the roof:
A later scene in a cafe is passed outside by two Stagecoach saloons in quick succession:
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Episode 5: Das Ende eines Sommers (1995):
A young woman travels by bus to Exeter in Devon. As she gets off, it's revealed as a Devon General AEC Reliance, apparently preserved 47 (LUO47F):
Episode 6: Sommer am Meer (1995):
Passing at speed, a London Buses MCW Metrobus in Airbus livery:
Western National 1141 (AFJ706T), a 1978 Bristol VRTSL3 with Eastern Coachworks body, with Truro Cathedral in background:
Episodes 11 and 12: September (1996):
Scenes at a school include a glimpse of 1931-built TM9347, the Bedford WHB with Waveney body regarded as the first Bedford bus built:
Episode 33: Der Lange Weg Zum Glück (2000):
Set largely in Cornwall. As a young woman exits a taxi, Truronian S549SCV passes behind, a Dennis Dart SLF/Plaxton Pointer:
Episode 37: Im Licht des Feuers (2000):
Brief view of Bournemouth Corporation 46 (JLJ403), a 1949 Leyland Tiger PS2/3 with full-fronted Burlingham coachwork originally purchased for the Bournemouth town tour:
Episode 43: Wenn nur noch Liebe Zählt (2002):
Much better footage inside and out of Bournemouth Corporation 46 (JLJ403):
Episode 79: Pfeile der Liebe (2008):
Footage in London includes a First London Dennis Trident/Plaxton President, a MCW Super Metrobus open topper (ex New World First Bus) working for the Original London Sightseeing Tour, and an unidentifiable Dennis Trident/Alexander:
When the action moves to Dartmouth we glimpse two First Devon and Cornwall buses pulled up at the bus stops, a Volvo Olympian/Alexander and a Dennis Trident/Plaxton:
Episode 85: Herzenssehnsucht (2009)
Two Dublin Bus Volvo B7TL/Alexander doubledeckers are seen under the opening credits:
Also seen is Bus Eireann SC248 (07-D-85984), a 2007 Scania K310 with Irizar coachwork:
Episode 100: Sonntagskinder (2011)
Mostly set in Cornwall, but London scenes include a passing Big Bus Company Dennis Condor open topper new to China Motor Bus, and a Metroline Alexander bodied Dennis Trident:
Episode 122: Evitas Rache (2014):
Opens with good footage of AFJ77B, a 1964 AEC Reliance/Harrington Cavalier, new to Greenslades Tours of Exeter but here operating for King Harry of Falmouth in beautiful Cornish countryside: