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
- 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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Idealistic young Dorfmann's arrival in Brussels is met with a whirlwind of applause. It seems his reputation precedes him, much to his surprise. But it quickly becomes apparent that all is not quite as it seems: an attractive Italian journalist, however, takes a shine to his earnestness and promises to be his guide.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 27th June 1990
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Christoph Waltz | Hans-Joachim Dorfmann |
| Ian Richardson | Michael Spearpoint |
| Almanta Suska | Nadine |
| Alexei Sayle | Milcic |
| Jacques Sereys | Jean-Luc Villeneuve |
| Anita Zagaria | Gianna Melchiori |
| Sabine Weber | Christa |
| Judy Parfitt | Hilda Spearpoint |
| Geoffrey Hutchings | Gustave |
| Ron Donachie | Victor |
| Amanda Mealing (as Mandy Mealing) | Delise |
| Julia Dearden | Maria Theresa |
| Christopher Hunter (as Chris Hunter) | E.E.C. Guard |
| Marianne Borgo | E.E.C. Desk Clerk |
| Pip Mayo | 2nd Desk Clerk |
| Ivor Roberts | Major Domo |
| Michael Bertenshaw | Reporter |
| Francisco Morales | Reporter |
| Anthony Pedley | Restauranteur |
| Clare Clifford | British Wife |
| Siobhan Redmond | British Wife |
| Charlotte West-Oram | British Wife |
| Yves Aubert | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| Malcolm Bradbury | Writer |
| David Tucker | Director |
| Ian Warren | Producer |
| Philip Hinchcliffe | Producer |
| Tom Donald | Executive Producer |
| Victor Glynn | Executive Producer |
| Andrew Warren | Associate Producer |
| Robin Sales | Editor |
| Roger Murray-Leach | Production Designer |
| Di Carling | Casting Director |
| Risa Kes | Casting Director |
| Jacqueline Laloux | Casting Director |
| Ken Westbury | Director of Photography |
| Emma Porteous | Costume Designer |
| John Keane | Composer |
| Peter Bennett | 1st Assistant Director |