The Gravy Train Goes East

The Gravy Train Goes East

Drama 1991

Available on Channel 4

This four-part political drama delves deep into the fictitious Balkan state of Slaka in the aftermath of its liberation from Communism

Drama 1991

Starring Ian Richardson, Christoph Waltz

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The new President of Slaka, romantic novelist Katya Pricip, is determined that her country will join the European Community and enjoy the fruits of the free market

53 min · 28 Oct 1991
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Dorfmann promises President Katya Princip that he will push for Slakan entry into the European Community, and tours Slaka with the mysterious Galina Vitali who tells him about a missing Slakan fortune

54 min · 4 Nov 1991
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

From the church to the hallowed bastions of academe and the core of government, it's clear that corruption is rife in Slaka. And Dorfmann is in danger, especially from the British Ambassador's wife...

52 min · 11 Nov 1991
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Dorfmann is expelled from Slaka, returns to Brussels and is immediately sent to Luxembourg. His task? To release the secret Slakan fortune and create a miracle for beautiful President Katya Princip.

55 min · 18 Nov 1991

Ian Richardson

Actor
Christoph Waltz

Actor
Malcolm Bradbury

Writer

About

The Gravy Train Goes East

DRAMA

This four-part political drama delves deep into the fictitious Balkan state of Slaka in the aftermath of its liberation from Communism

Information

Studio: Channel 4
Released: 1991
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English
Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.