Writer/director Bruce Robinson provided the voice of the boil.
The classic Aston Martin seen (under a dust sheet) in the Bagleys' garage belonged to writer/director Bruce Robinson. A 1961 DB4 Convertible of which only 70 were made, he owned it for 30 years and it was auctioned off in 2008. It was also to be seen in the background of Withnail & I, when the boys leave London for their 'weekend in the country'
The film Julia switches on just before Denis comes home is Bullshot (1983), another HandMade Films production. Mel Smith is seen on screen.
This film is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #120.
Hugh Armstong is dubbed by Nicky Henson.