A flashback shows young Edina and Patsy being sent to the office of their headmistress, Miss Dines. The character is based on Janet Dines, who was the headmistress of Northwich Grammar School for Girls, while Jennifer Saunders was a pupil. According to Saunders' autobiography "Bonkers", the real Miss Dines ruled in a climate of fear. In 1976, Janet Dines was brought to court to answer a charge of assault for caning a pupil, but was cleared of wrongdoing.
This episode features the first appearance of Saffron's friend, Sarah, AKA Tittikaka, played by Naoko Mori.