The patient in the hospital was Albert Moses, the porter in 'An American Werewolf In London'. The lines delivered to him were the ones he delivered to his patient 30 years ago.
Albert Moses also starred in the much popular 1977 TV series "Mind Your Language", as Ranjeet Singh.
Albert Moses also starred in the much popular 1977 TV series "Mind Your Language", as Ranjeet Singh.
The two men walking across the moors in big puffy coats is a nod to "An American Werewolf in London"
The TV news reporter (Julia Deakin) is credited as 'Yvonne Mayor: Reporter' on the TV news screen. She played 'Yvonne's Mom' in Shaun of the Dead and 'Mary Porter' in Hot Fuzz.
The cycle ridden by Scott had flat tyres and no brakes.
At 1:21:27 the rolling end credits include the line "ANYONE STILL READING THIS?".