The drama is notable for featuring many of the Liverpool football club first-team squad of that era.

Scully's house is situated on Bluebell Lane in Huyton, Knowsley, Several parts were also filmed on roads off Princess Drive, Dovecot.

Francis, in everyday situations during his waking hours, occasionally "sees" famous Liverpool players such as Kenny Dalglish when they are not really there.

English musician and songwriter Elvis Costello played Scully's brother.

Costello also wrote and performed the show's theme song "Turning The Town Red".