[1] Chesney and Wolfe wanted a combination of The Rag Trade and Meet the Wife, with life at work and at home.

[10] Both Stephen Lewis and Bob Grant were found by Stuart Allen, who were to play Inspector Blake and Jack Harper respectively.

[10] Wolfe found the actor for Arthur Rudge easily; he saw Michael Robbins as a bus passenger on television in The Harry Worth Show.

[10] Allen wanted Cicely Courtneidge as Mum and she was given the part for just the first series because she had a theatre production in the West End.

[15] Reg Varney went to Eastern National's Basildon depot several times for experience and to take his driving test as a bus driver.

[15] The clippies Iris and Jenny challenge Stan and Jack to a darts match, with bets being placed on the result.

Preparations taken by Stan are hampered when his favourite set of darts are found in Olive's stew when he practices at home.