The Curse

5.5
202224m

Production

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In 1980s East London, a gang of hopeless crooks become embroiled in a major gold heist.

Trailers & Videos

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Comedy Set In 1980s London Follows Hopeless Mates Embroiled In A Gold Heist | The Curse | Channel 4

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2022

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1. Would You?

5.5

It's the early 80s, and times are hard in London's East End. But when Albert and his gang of small-time crooks get a lot more than they bargained for, life is set to change forever...

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2. Act Normal

News of the robbery spreads far and wide. As the oblivious gang try to work out an even split of the gold, the police start to sniff around for clues. Will Sidney give the game away?

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3. The Fear

Mick sets about hiding the loot, while Albert and Natasha get an offer they really can't refuse. The gang escape to a safe house, but things take an unexpected turn.

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4. The Monkey and the Cat

Albert throws himself into smelting gold as fast as Billy can sell it on. With cash rolling in, some of the gang are invited to meet mysterious money launderer The Baptist. But cracks start to show.

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5. Millionaires

Living it large with nightclubs and gold Bentleys, Mick and Phil are starting to draw unwanted attention. Meanwhile, Sidney's getting death threats. As the net closes in, is time running out?

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6. Somewhere Over the Rainbow

The police are getting close, and Ma McTavish is breathing down Mick's neck for her share of the gold. Time to make a run for it. But how? Well, Albert has a plan - and this time, it might just work!

Cast

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Steve Stamp

Sidney Wilson

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Emer Kenny

Natasha

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Therese Bradley

Ma McTavish

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Michael Smiley

Ronnie Gatlin

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