The following actors from this episode previously appeared with Dennis Waterman in The Sweeney (1975). Brian Glover (Yorkie) appeared in Thin Ice (1975) and Sweeney! (1977). Georgina Hale (Renee) appeared in Sweeney 2 (1978). Alan David (Chef) appeared in Loving Arms (1976). And Jo Warne (Brenda) appeared in Jack or Knave (1978)
Robert Blythe (Coliver) later appeared in Opportunity Knocks and Bruises (1993) as Councillor Griffiths.