Alexei Sayle performed the "Dr. Marten's Boots" song on The Tube (1982).
Slobber's mention of "Violet's funeral" is a reference to the Kray Twins' mother's funeral on the 11th August 1982.
In the narrative behind Vyvyan, Rick, Neil and Mike moving into their new flat - their old flat was destroyed when a airplane crashed into it. (See: The Young Ones: Demolition (1982)).
In 2022 a BluRay commentary track was released to accompany this episode, delivered by producer/director Paul Jackson and production team member Ed Bye.