Trivia

Upon theatrical release, this movie was banned in Ireland. Only four movies were banned in Ireland at the time, and three of them, Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979), Monty Python's the Meaning of Life (1983), and this movie, were directed by Terry Jones.

Another movie from Screenwriter David Leland was also based on Cynthia Payne. That movie, Wish You Were Here (1987) was based on Payne's childhood, this movie was based on her life as an adult.

This is the only movie directed by Terry Jones in which he did not write or appear.

Sir Michael Hordern was offered the role of Wing Commander Morten before Alec McCowen was cast.

The LP on the turntable at the Christmas Party is Bert Weedon - Let The Good Times Roll, 55 Rock 'n' Party Greats. Released in 1977 on Warwick Records, catalogue number WW 5035.