This is the only time that Ronnie Stevens would play Alison's father. In later episodes the role would be taken by Hugh Walters.
This episode failed to make the Channel 4 Top 10 for the week, with the tenth most-rated programme being a repeat of Callan (1967) with 1.7 million viewers.
Strangely, the following episode had over 4 million tuning in.
Strangely, the following episode had over 4 million tuning in.