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 2
Hans is deeply worried following Nadine's sudden disappearance, seemingly from the face of the Earth. Meanwhile Spearpoint is suddenly taking an interest in his suspected fraud discovery, but the relevant files vanish as completely as Nadine has. And then there's three train loads of rotting plums to deal with...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 4th July 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 |
| Marianne Borgo | E.E.C. Desk Clerk |
| Yves Aubert | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| Andre Maranne | Maitre D' |
| Maria Isabel Hernandez | Joaquina |
| Roger Hume | Police Officer |
| Albie Woodington | Policeman |
| Marlene Morley | Translator |
| Christian Toma | Translator |
| 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 |