When Douglas is interviewed and asked why he likes Churchill, he says "I just like the way he goes, 'Ah, yes. Ah, yes'". This is a reference to the Churchill insurance commercials, which feature a talking bulldog bobblehead for a mascot.
The t-shirt Roy wears during Jen's speech is for the Overlook Hotel. This is the hotel from the Shining.
During the montage of Douglas and April having all their fun activities, the background music is a mildly varied orchestral version of the song "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen"
Widely regarded as the best episode of the entire 25 episodes of The IT Crowd.
Episode removed from all streaming services.