Richard Budd, the postmaster, states that Laura Sharp used the post office to "cash her giro." In the UK, "giro" is a nickname for a bi-weekly government benefit cheque.
Felicity Dean plays Frances Kirby in this episode. She previously played the role of Tara Cavendish in episode 2.3, Dead Man's Eleven (1999).
Georgine Anderson plays Rosemary Wood in this episode. She previously played the role of Madge Fielding in episode 3.2, Blue Herrings (2000).
Danny Webb plays Tony Kirby in this episode. He returns in episode 13.4, The Silent Land (2010), in the role of Jeff Bowmaker.