Graham Cole has an uncredited role as 'Man at Party'. He later became best known for playing PC Tony Stamp in The Bill (1984) from 1984-2009.
Sara Sugarman dubbed her own voice in the scenes at Shyvers party.
The first tune played by the Shamrocks at the pub was "Garryowen", a tune that is more familiar as the regimental theme of the US 7th Cavalry. The 7th at one time was commanded by Gen George Armstrong Custer.