The series, and in particular the opening credits, is frequently referenced by Diane Morgan's comedy character "Philomena Cunk." It appears in her TV appearances, YouTube videos, and her book "Cunk On Everything."
The theme song, 'Because of you' was written and recorded by Dexy's Midnight Runners. Released as a single whilst the first series was being broadcast in 1986 (Mercury Records BRUSH 1 / 888 115-7), it reached number 13 in the UK singles charts.
Mike Walling (Eric) and Jackie Lye (Sandra) would later go on to appear as a married couple and parents to the title character Harry in CITV show Harry's Mad (1993).