Crabtree mentions a current, new meaning for the word "hunch," referring to a premonition or hint of correctness in this episode which takes place in 1896. Alhough the first use of the word can be traced back to 1630, the first known use of "hunch" in the figurative sense of "hint, tip" (a "push" toward a solution or answer) was first recorded in 1849. Its first recorded use as a synonym for "premonition, presentiment" occurred in 1904.
First appearance of Alex Paxton-Beesley. In this episode she plays Lillie Dunn, but would later appear in 4 additional episodes portraying Murdoch's childhood acquaintance, Winifred "Freddie" Pink.
This episode takes place in 1896.