Sam Kelly, playing the driver who nearly collides his auto with Gerry, played the part of Dennis Waterman's chauffeur in the BBC sitcom On the Up (1990), another show Waterman sang the theme for.
In the opening scene, as Gerry is driving down the street, a song by Gerry Rafferty is playing on his radio, an obvious nod at Gerry Standing. Later references to Gerry Rafferty occur.
In the opening scene as Gerry is driving down the street, a song by Gerry Rafferty is playing on his radio, an nod at Gerry Standing, whose name is spelled the same.