About this season
The thirteen-part series was based around the lives of the titular Fox family, who lived in London and had gangland connections.
Episodes (13)
1. King Billy
Aired 10 March 1980 • 60 min
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
Aired 17 March 1980 • 60 min
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
Aired 24 March 1980 • 60 min
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
Aired 31 March 1980 • 60 min
Kenny's triumph in the ring has turned sour because his opponent Charlie Locke has not regained conciousness.
5. Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble
Aired 7 April 1980 • 60 min
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
Aired 14 April 1980 • 60 min
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
Aired 21 April 1980 • 60 min
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
Aired 28 April 1980 • 60 min
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
Aired 5 May 1980 • 60 min
The Fox family is drifting apart without Billy's guidance and support; the brothers are facing big problems.
10. Just an Iron Monkey
Aired 12 May 1980 • 60 min
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
Aired 19 May 1980 • 60 min
Ray is asked to repay a debt from way back in teh past he would rather forget.
12. Oh Dear, Oh Dear, Oh Dear!
Aired 26 May 1980 • 60 min
As Ray heads up North he does not know that the police are lying in wait for him.
13. The Family...and the Future
Aired 2 June 1980 • 60 min
After all the traumas, the Fox family are finding new directions and new relationships.