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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

2.9 / 5

10th March 1980 - 2nd June 1980
Writer
Trevor Preston
Producer
Graham Benson
Top Cast
Peter VaughanElizabeth SpriggsDerrick O'Connor
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King Billy
10th March 1980

Episode 1

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.

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Arched Fingers for Bach, Flat Fingers for Love
17th March 1980

Episode 2

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

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Pubilism Not Vandalism
24th March 1980

Episode 3

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

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It's All Them Pschia-Whatever-You-Call-It Books He Reads
31st March 1980

Episode 4

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

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Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble
7th April 1980

Episode 5

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.

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Stick or Twist
14th April 1980

Episode 6

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

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The Perfect Scapegoat Syndrome
21st April 1980

Episode 7

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

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If It's Good Enough For New Orleans It's Good Enough For Clapham
28th April 1980

Episode 8

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

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Fox Big F------- Family
5th May 1980

Episode 9

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

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Just an Iron Monkey
12th May 1980

Episode 10

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.

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Just Another Villain in a Cheap Suit
19th May 1980

Episode 11

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

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Oh Dear, Oh Dear, Oh Dear!
26th May 1980

Episode 12

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

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The Family...and the Future
2nd June 1980

Episode 13

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