Peter Jeffrey (Clive) previously appeared with John Thaw in Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972). He also later appeared with him in End Game (1999)
First appearance of Bill the Driver, played by Tony Allen. He appeared in 40 episodes in all 4 seasons and both films. Allen later worked with John Thaw as Wardrobe Master/Supervisor in 25 episodes of Inspector Morse (1987) from 1989-2000, 11 episodes of Kavanagh QC (1995) from 1995-2001, Plastic Man (1999), The Glass (2001) and Buried Treasure (2001)
Brian Glover (Moose) later appeared in Sweeney! (1977) as Mac. As well as being an Actor, Glover was also well known as a Professional Wrestler.
The following actors from this episode later appeared with Dennis Waterman in Minder (1979). Alfred Marks (Gerald Bishop) appeared in Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here (1980). Peter Jeffrey (Det. Supt. Pringle) appeared in A Nice Little Wine (1980). Brian Glover (Moose) appeared in The Beer Hunter (1980). And Bill Dean (Charlie Norton) appeared in Caught in the Act, Fact (1980)
Brian Wilde (Stanley Hedges) previously appeared with John Thaw in Night Watch (1964). Wilde was best known for playing Mr Barrowclough in Porridge (1974) and Doing Time (1979) from 1974-1979 and Foggy in Last of the Summer Wine (1973) from 1976-1985 and 1990-1997.