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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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