The Bulgarian Lottery did draw the same numbers on 6 & 10 September 1989. The numbers were 4, 15, 23, 24, 35, and 42. While no one guessed the correct numbers the first time, 18 guessed the second time, splitting the prize, each winning 10,164 levs ($7,700).
The scenes on Lambsbottom Road were actually filmed on Roseberry Road in the Redfield area of Bristol
While all of the first series has a G rating on BBC iPlayer for strong language, and, in some cases ,"adult humour", this edition also has an "i" notice, listed as "Contains racist language".
During the shot of Spencer waiting for Gregory at a pub (37:30), the song 'Tonight' by Bristol/Gloucestershire-based singer/songwriter Katy J Pearson can be heard playing in the background.