Spatz is a children's comedy series that ran on CITV during the 1990s, produced by Thames Television and created by Andrew Bethell. The show originally ran from 21 February 1990 to 10 April 1992. The show centred around a fast food restaurant situated in a fictional shopping mall in Cricklewood, London. It was operated by two Canadians, Karen Hansson, Spatz International's European Co-ordinator, and Thomas "TJ" Strickland, the restaurant's manager. Vas Blackwood, Stephanie Charles, Jonathan Copestake, Sue Devaney, Joe Greco, Katy Murphy and Ling Tai appeared as Spatz restaurant employees. Guest stars included David Harewood, Rhys Ifans, Gary Lineker, Danny John-Jules and Nicholas Parsons.
Spatz (Season 2)
Star Attraction 0.0
Air date: 1991-01-03
Overview: Freddy joins the Spatz team as they prepare to welcome football star, Gary Lineker - but is Dexter really the friend of the stars he claims he is?
Karen's Mother 0.0
Air date: 1991-01-10
Overview: Karen rashly tells her mother that she is engaged to TJ, and the staff get to grips with Spatz's new weapon in the fast-food war - a delivery bike.
Time and Efficiency 0.0
Air date: 1991-01-17
Overview: Karen calls in an expert to help improve efficiency levels, and Freddy frets about her relationship with boyfriend, Dave.
The Poster 0.0
Air date: 1991-01-31
Overview: Karen has her sights set on marriage, and the other staff have their eyes on a cash prize.
Fire Alarm 0.0
Air date: 1991-02-07
Overview: TJ's girlfriend, Julie, fills in at the restaurant when Vince goes AWOL, and the staff deal with the annoyance of a faulty fire alarm.
The Siege 0.0
Air date: 1991-02-14
Overview: Four doughnuts are missing - and it's not long before the Spatz staff start disappearing too, as an armed man begins taking hostages.
Debbie's Wedding 0.0
Air date: 1991-02-21
Overview: Debbie has finally agreed to marry her boyfriend, Derek, and Vince can see the money-making potential if he is given permission to organise the reception.
Talent Contest 0.0
Air date: 1991-02-28
Overview: TJ is in trouble with Karen when he allows a talent contest to be held in Spatz.
Things That Go... 0.0
Air date: 1991-03-07
Overview: The staff come to the conclusion the restaurant is haunted, while TJ and Karen prepare for the annual Spatz costume ball.
Charlie 0.0
Air date: 1991-03-14
Overview: An important food critic is coming to review the Spatz menu, and a young boy has become separated from his parents.
Loot 0.0
Air date: 1991-03-21
Overview: Karen has lost her contact lens, the bank manager has lost his marbles, and Freddy has managed to lose £3,000 - twice.
From Russia with Love 0.0
Air date: 1991-03-28
Overview: A Russian delegation comes to visit Spatz, and Vince goes into the black-market perfume business.
Takeover 0.0
Air date: 1991-04-04
Overview: Louis Frapelli has gambled away the London branch of Spatz, and it now belongs to bitter rival, Roland Blimpy. The staff must find a way to win it back.
Seasons
Episodes 13
Episodes 13
Episodes 7