Madame Emilica Vera was replaced by Leila Blake as Gina Cotter after shooting on the first episode had begun. Deemed not to be a good fit with the series, her scenes were reshot. This slowed production, so the second edition went out first.
Seven's original plan to make 26 editions were halted once audiences and critics saw the finished result on their screens. Only 13 were made.
Studio audiences were primed with sherry.