David Waller, playing Joss Ackland's father, was only 7 years older than him in real life. What makes this even stranger is that Ackland was playing a character older than his own age - Ellis is said to be 50, whereas Ackland was only 44.
This episode aired on David Waller's 52nd birthday.
The Bankrupt received a mixed response the day after broadcast in The Times. Among several points journalist Chris Dunkley stated:
"[...] Mercer wove a play quite interesting enough to retain one's undivided attention, but without ever reaching any obvious conclusions, or even asking any clear questions. [...] There was a very fine performance from Joss Ackland as the amnesiac Cripper, and consistently good support from the rest of the cast. But at the end the effect was like that of attending a banquet, seeing the waiters parade the various dishes into the room, round the table and out again without ever actually serving the food."
"[...] Mercer wove a play quite interesting enough to retain one's undivided attention, but without ever reaching any obvious conclusions, or even asking any clear questions. [...] There was a very fine performance from Joss Ackland as the amnesiac Cripper, and consistently good support from the rest of the cast. But at the end the effect was like that of attending a banquet, seeing the waiters parade the various dishes into the room, round the table and out again without ever actually serving the food."