<P> The core cast was augmented by various recurring characters throughout the series , portrayed by Beverly Callard , Lee Oakes , Hayley Bishop , Alison Mac , Thomas Nelstrop , and Jonathon Dutton . The title was inspired by the 1980 hit single `` Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Please '' by Splodgenessabounds . On 23 July 2011 , it was confirmed that the series would not be returning due to BBC Three wanting to make room for new comedies and feeling that the series had come to a natural end following the departures of most of the main cast members . </P>
who sings two pints of lager and a packet of crisps
Splodgenessabounds