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The Gravy Train

1990Show1 season4 episodes

Comedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

A four-part comedy about bureaucratic bribery and corruption in the European Union.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

The Gravy Train episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 5.9

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Tucker
Written by
Malcolm Bradbury
Produced by
Philip Hinchcliffe, Ian Warren

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 27, 1990 · July 18, 1990 · Ended

First aired
June 27, 1990
Last aired
July 18, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Beleaguered Bureaucrat, Inter-Service Rivalry, Ruritania +7

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gravy Train?"

Questions about The Gravy Train

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gravy Train?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Gravy Train worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch The Gravy Train?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1990.

Will The Gravy Train make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is The Gravy Train plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.