A main factor in the show only lasting one series was a falling-out between Rik Mayall and Ben Elton over writing privileges. Mayall felt that Elton was dominating the series and that he was shut out of the writing process.
The character of Ralph Filthy was allegedly based on a real Soho agent.
In Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson's later sitcom "Bottom", their characters were called Richie and Eddie.