The idea for the film came while the director was working as a bouncer for GNER.
The first draft of the script was written on ticket stubs during night shifts at Kings Cross station.
The proprietor of the Bloomsbury Café allowed the filming to take place on his premises because the Brunswick Centre was due to be knocked down. It has since been reprieved.
The two lead actors got their hair cut 19 times over the three-month shoot. During this time the director shaved once.
The film stock used (Kodachrome) was traditionally used for home movies.