The character of James the Recorder Kid is based upon James Corden, who has been the butt of many of Gervais's jokes on prior occasions.
Ricky Gervais kept his character's wardrobe after filming was complete.
Tony's wife's middle name is Jane, which is the name of Ricky Gervais' partner in real life.
Ricky is an animal rights defender. Therefore, the fish fingers used in the show were vegan.
Ricky Gervais' character, Tony, represents many of his own beliefs, including atheism and humanism.