The first series included some family links: star Paula Wilcox appeared alongside her real-life husband, Derek Seaton, in several episodes, and actor Derek Waring once again read lines from his brother Richard Waring's scripts in one episode.

For the second time in her sitcom career, Paula Wilcox would call Joan Scott "mum". The first time was in The Lovers.

The part of baby Roland was played by Luke Steensil.