The five previous series of "One Foot in the Grave" were produced and directed by Susan Belbin. She had retired because of ill health. Renwick persuaded her to return to work on the final series to provide continuity, but her health quickly forced her to resign from the show again. The final series was produced by Jonathon P. Llewellyn and directed by Christine Gernon. Wilson and Renwick felt that Gernon's experience working with Belbin on the earlier series of "One Foot" as a production secretary and assistant, as well as on other shows, meant that her style was similar to Belbin's, which would aid the transition between directors.