Fox

1h

Drama

Fox is a British television drama series produced by Euston Films and Thames Television for the ITV network in 1980. The thirteen-part series was based around the lives of the titular Fox family, who lived in London and had gangland connections. The series was written by Trevor Preston, produced by Verity Lambert and directed by Jim Goddard.

Episodes

Cast

King Billy

1. King Billy

1h

10th Mar 1980

It is the morning of Billy Fox's seventieth birthday and, like undisputed king of his South London manor, he is out and about chatting with old friends and keeping up with the local news.

Arched Fingers for Bach, Flat Fingers for Love

2. Arched Fingers for Bach, Flat Fingers for Love

1h

17th Mar 1980

Joey tries to settle the problem with Liz. Meanwhile, his brother Kenny is preparing for the most important fight of his career

Pubilism Not Vandalism

3. Pubilism Not Vandalism

1h

24th Mar 1980

Andy is nearly knocked down by a van while Kenny fights Charlie Locke for the Southern Area Championship title

It's All Them Pschia-Whatever-You-Call-It Books He Reads

4. It's All Them Pschia-Whatever-You-Call-It Books He Reads

1h

31st Mar 1980

Kenny's triumph in the ring has turned sour because his opponent Charlie Locke has not regained conciousness.

Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble

5. Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble

1h

7th Apr 1980

Out of his mind with grief, Kenny has left London. Drunk and bewildered, he meets with the helpful Rita. His brothers try and track him down.

Stick or Twist

6. Stick or Twist

1h

14th Apr 1980

Having stolen all his possessions, Lee and Rita discover Kenny's identity and realise they can demand a ransom for his safe return.

The Perfect Scapegoat Syndrome

7. The Perfect Scapegoat Syndrome

1h

21st Apr 1980

Phil becomes involved in university politics with unhappy consequences, which lead to a confrontation with his father.

If It's Good Enough For New Orleans It's Good Enough For Clapham

8. If It's Good Enough For New Orleans It's Good Enough For Clapham

1h

28th Apr 1980

London turns out to say goodbye to King Billy. His funeral is exactly as he would want it, New Orleans jazz band and all.

Fox Big F------- Family

9. Fox Big F------- Family

1h

5th May 1980

The Fox family is drifting apart without Billy's guidance and support; the brothers are facing big problems.

Just an Iron Monkey

10. Just an Iron Monkey

1h

12th May 1980

Vin is still trying to sort out his finances so he can buy the pub in the country. Ray is also offered a good business proposition.

Just Another Villain in a Cheap Suit

11. Just Another Villain in a Cheap Suit

1h

19th May 1980

Ray is asked to repay a debt from way back in teh past he would rather forget.

Oh Dear, Oh Dear, Oh Dear!

12. Oh Dear, Oh Dear, Oh Dear!

1h

26th May 1980

As Ray heads up North he does not know that the police are lying in wait for him.

The Family...and the Future

13. The Family...and the Future

1h

2nd Jun 1980

After all the traumas, the Fox family are finding new directions and new relationships.

First air date

10th Mar 1980

Last air date

2nd Jun 1980

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks