The two flatmates who have their sketch cut are told that if they can get a piano stool they can appear later on film. Sure enough, in the school play film later on, they appear as the piano player and his page turner.
The Bishop rehearsing his line ("Oh, Mr. Belpit, your legs are so swollen.") previously appeared two episodes earlier in "Deja Vu."
The school play has nothing whatsoever to do with the musical 'Seven Brides For Seven Brothers.'
Though Terry Jones would eventually be the Nude Organist, this time the role is played by Terry Gilliam.
The picture of "Teddy" and "Neddy" is that of US General Benjamin Butler (1818-1893)