Bunch of Five

Vic Reeves's character is called Jim. In real life, Vic Reeve's real name is Jim Moir.

The three aliens were modeled after Ziggy Stardust, alter-ego of David Bowie.

Future "The Fast Show" writers and performers Simon Day, Paul Whitehouse and John Thomson appear in the pilot. Simon Day as Slow PC, Paul Whitehouse as Spencer Pendel and John Thomson as Policeman 1.