The phone number for the Large's restaurant (seen on their van) is 01632 960008. The 01632 area code is a fictional code used in UK productions.
Joanna Scanlan (Dr Diana Dibbs) previously played the role of Toni, a local matchmaker, in episode 1.2, Gentlemen Prefer (2004).
Rory Wilton plays Mr. Hubble in this episode. He later appears in seven further episodes playing the part of Chippy Miller.
This is supposed to be only a couple of days after the last episode but Mrs. Tishell's hairstyle is noticeably different. Also PC Penhale's hairstyle and gray around the temples are obvious. This is due to the two year gap in filming.
In the very end of the episode, the door closing as Louisa is looking towards Doc is very similar to the end of The Godfather.