According to Chris Barrie, in the Series V DVD documentary. Danny John-Jules was on the floor rolling in laughter, when Barrie came out of his trailer, wearing the Low Rimmer costume.
A burnt-out wreck of a space bike was present in the sleeping quarters of the Low Red Dwarf. This had actually been found outside the Shepperton Studios where it was filmed.
This was the first episode directed by newcomer to the show Juliet May. This was not a particularly easy episode to start on, as it involved many complications, including a lot of split-screen techniques. After recording this story, May decided that the series was not for her. Writers Rob Grant and Doug Naylor stepped in to direct the remainder of the series.
When marvelling over the edible Pot Noodle, Lister references the events of several past episodes, including Future Echoes (1988), Parallel Universe (1988), Backwards (1989) and White Hole (1991).
To achieve the High and Low versions interacting with the regular Red Dwarf crew, old techniques of split screens were the order of the day. Doubles for the cast were used, but a large number of shots were created with the by-now traditional locked-off camera and split screen. Craig Charles did his bluescreen scenes to roll on the floor in front of himself; the video effects crew added a holowhip.