Fox

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. King Billy

Air Date: 1980-03-10

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.

2. Arched Fingers for Bach, Flat Fingers for Love

Air Date: 1980-03-17

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

3. Pubilism Not Vandalism

Air Date: 1980-03-24

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

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

Air Date: 1980-03-31

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

5. Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble

Air Date: 1980-04-07

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.

6. Stick or Twist

Air Date: 1980-04-14

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

7. The Perfect Scapegoat Syndrome

Air Date: 1980-04-21

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

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

Air Date: 1980-04-28

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

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

Air Date: 1980-05-05

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

10. Just an Iron Monkey

Air Date: 1980-05-12

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.

11. Just Another Villain in a Cheap Suit

Air Date: 1980-05-19

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

12. Oh Dear, Oh Dear, Oh Dear!

Air Date: 1980-05-26

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

13. The Family...and the Future

Air Date: 1980-06-02

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

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Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

1980-03-10

Episodes

13 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Fox

Seasons

Season 1

1. King Billy

2. Arched Fingers for Bach, Flat Fingers for Love

3. Pubilism Not Vandalism

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

5. Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble

6. Stick or Twist

7. The Perfect Scapegoat Syndrome

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

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

10. Just an Iron Monkey

11. Just Another Villain in a Cheap Suit

12. Oh Dear, Oh Dear, Oh Dear!

13. The Family...and the Future

Rating

Release Date

Episodes

Status

Cast

Peter Vaughan

Elizabeth Spriggs

Derrick O'Connor

Bernard Hill

Larry Lamb

Eamon Boland

Ray Winstone

Rosemary Martin

Cindy O'Callaghan

Maggie Steed