After series 2, the next episode to be broadcast was the first Christmas Special, the stand-alone "The Father Christmas Suit" before the start of series 3. This then raises the issue of how much time actually passes within the story universe between Richard being offered Early Retirement, and the events of this episode. The UK and Ireland's "Gold" often skip the Christmas Specials during chronological showings.
This is the first time the interior of the Bucket's bathroom is seen.
This episode refers to the events in The Three Piece Suite (1991), in which Hyacinth gave Daisy and Onslow her living room suite. Here Daisy reveals that Onslow has sold Hyacinth's former furniture.