The curmudgeonly Oscar Blaketon is a long way removed from Derek Fowlds' other famous role as the friendly, pedantic Bernard Woolley in Yes, Minister.
Gwen Taylor took the role of Peggy Armstrong as it gave her an opportunity to play a nasty character for once. She later expressed disappointment at Peggy being softened up in her second season.
Real Song Theme Tune: "Heartbeat", originally a hit for Buddy Holly which charted in the UK in 1959 and 1960. The TV series used a cover version sung by the actor who played Nick Rowan.
