The series takes place from April 4, 1982 to June 2, 1983.
The theme song is performed by Ian Dury.
Stephen Moore (George Mole) was the brother-in-law of James Hazeldine, who later played Ivan Braithwaite in Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years (2001).
As Lulu was a non-smoker, Pauline Mole is usually only ever seen holding a cigarette. The only time she has one lit is when Queenie dies.