The Gravy Train
Episode 1

Hans arrives at the EEC to take up a junior position. Lionised by powerful members of the EEC, courted by entrepreneur Vlad Milcic and seduced by a beautiful woman, Hans is an instant success.

Hans arrives at the EEC to take up a junior position but is quickly out of his depth

First shown: Wed 27 Jun 1990 | 52 mins

Hans must rid the Market of an enormous surplus of rotting plums

First shown: Wed 4 Jul 1990 | 51 mins

Hans becomes increasingly concerned by the actions of his thuggish companions

First shown: Wed 11 Jul 1990 | 51 mins

Hans has placed the 20 million dollars in Villeneuve's private bank account

First shown: Wed 18 Jul 1990 | 52 mins

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