When Rae's mother discovers that Rae has been buying sex-related items and claimed they are for her, a flashback is shown of Rae buying a pack of condoms over the counter of a local Newsagent's. Again, she claims they are "for my mum!" Above the shop assistant's head from behind is a notice reading "It is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18". In 1996, the year in which the series is based, the minimum age of purchase for tobacco products in the United Kingdom was in fact 16. The minimum age of purchase in the country was not raised until October 2007 (England, Wales and Scotland) and September 2008 (Northern Ireland), some 11-12 years after the episode and overall series was based.