The Gravy Train. Image shows from L to R: Michael Spearpoint (Ian Richardson), Hans-Joachim Dorfmann (Christoph Waltz), Gianna Melchiori (Anita Zagaria)
The Gravy Train

The Gravy Train

  • TV sitcom / comedy drama
  • Channel 4
  • 1990
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

Satire about the widespread fraud and corruption within the European Economic Community. Stars Christoph Waltz, Ian Richardson, Almanta Suska, Alexei Sayle, Jacques Sereys and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Julia Dearden Maria Theresa
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 2
Ron Donachie Victor
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Geoffrey Hutchings Gustave
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Amanda Mealing (as Mandy Mealing) Delise
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 3
Judy Parfitt Hilda Spearpoint
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Ian Richardson Michael Spearpoint
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Alexei Sayle Milcic
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Jacques Sereys Jean-Luc Villeneuve
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Almanta Suska Nadine
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Christoph Waltz Hans-Joachim Dorfmann
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Sabine Weber Christa
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Anita Zagaria Gianna Melchiori
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 4
Guest cast
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Richard Albrecht Reporter
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Peter Arp Bank Official
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Yves Aubert Hotel Desk Clerk
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Jeni Barnett Bulgarian Singer
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Michael Bertenshaw Reporter
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Marianne Borgo E.E.C. Desk Clerk
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Jelena Budimir Telephonist
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Jim Carter Personip
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Clare Clifford British Wife
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Howard Goorney Bulgarian Waiter
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Stephen Greif Rudolph
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Franziska Grinzinger Checkout Girl
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Roger Hume Police Officer
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Tom Hunsinger Haggerty
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Christopher Hunter (as Chris Hunter) E.E.C. Guard
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Maria Isabel Hernandez Joaquina
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Phillip Joseph (as Philip Joseph) Alexei
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Andre Maranne Maitre D'
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Georg Marin Frontier Guard
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Pip Mayo 2nd Desk Clerk
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Maggie McCarthy Customs Lady
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Francisco Morales Reporter
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Marlene Morley Translator
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Joseph Mydell Duke
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Anthony Pedley Restauranteur
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Steve Plytas Greek Minister
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Siobhan Redmond British Wife
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Ivor Roberts Major Domo
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Dominique Ronsse Bank Teller
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Hilary Sesta Floor Maid
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Suzanne Szameit Hotel Receptionist
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David Timson Translator
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Christian Toma Translator
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Elaine Turrell Dumpy Lady
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Charlotte West-Oram British Wife
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Albie Woodington Policeman
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Heidi Zuger Salzburg Guide
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Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Malcolm Bradbury Writer
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Production team
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David Tucker Director
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Philip Hinchcliffe Producer
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Ian Warren Producer
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Tom Donald Executive Producer
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Victor Glynn Executive Producer
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Andrew Warren Associate Producer
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Robin Sales Editor
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Roger Murray-Leach Production Designer
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Di Carling Casting Director
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Risa Kes Casting Director
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Jacqueline Laloux Casting Director
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Emma Porteous Costume Designer
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Ken Westbury Director of Photography
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John Keane Composer
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Peter Bennett 1st Assistant Director
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