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Spatz (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Series · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1990, Spatz is a comedy series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Spatz stars Paul Rothery as T.J. Strickland, Vas Blackwood as Dexter, Jonathan Copestake as Stanley and Joe Greco as Vince, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Spatz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spatz page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spatz tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Spatz (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spatz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Spatz worth watching?
Spatz holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Spatz?
Spatz stars Paul Rothery, Vas Blackwood, Jonathan Copestake, Joe Greco and Stephanie Charles.
When was Spatz released?
Spatz was released in 1990.