The first episode to be filmed outside England
The fourth and final appearance by Alwyne Taylor playing Kath Bullard. George Bullard (Barry Jackson) is accompanied by his sister Millie (Barbara Flynn) in his farewell performance (s14 e4). It is the only episode in which the latter character appears.
Nigel Betts plays DC Briars in this episode. He played a uniformed sergeant in Destroying Angel (s4 e2). It is not clear as to whether they are the same character.
John Lightbody plays Jason Slater in this episode. He previously played the role of Steve Hope in episode 8.6, Hidden Depths (2005).