Running Themes
- Steve Edge appears in several of the episodes as Alan, a character on the edge of the series which captures moments of his life. He rarely has more than one line an episode. Kay has commented that he felt the joke didn't really work, as the appearances were too low key to be noticed by viewers over several weeks. Edge appeared in Phoenix Nights as a character also called Alan.
- Every episode passes with at least a passing reference to Bob Carolgees. Carolgees actually appeared in the episode "Leonard" giving Leonard his award.
- Every episode makes reference to a young girl who has been in a coma since Halloween.
- Characters refer to the Solero ice lolly in most episodes.
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