Series synopsis
The Curse is a British comedy crime drama television series that premiered on Channel 4 on February 6, 2022. It was created by James de Frond, Tom Davis, Hugo Chegwin, Steve Stamp, Allan Mustafa. It stars Allan Mustafa, Hugo Chegwin, Tom Davis and Steve Stamp.
In 1980s East London, a gang of hopeless crooks become embroiled in a major gold heist.
Premise
In 1980s East London, a gang of hopeless crooks become embroiled in a major gold heist.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Allan Mustafa as Albert
- Hugo Chegwin as Phil
- Tom Davis as Mick
- Steve Stamp as Sidney Wilson
- Emer Kenny as Natasha
- Abraham Popoola as Joey Boy
- Thérèse Bradley as Ma McTavish
- Michael Smiley as Ronnie Gatlin
Supporting cast
- Geoff Bell as Saunders
- Clive Kneller as Newspaper Seller
Guest cast
- Clive Kneller as Newspaper Seller
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 6, 2022 | March 13, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 27, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Would You? 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... |
February 6, 2022 |
| 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? |
February 13, 2022 |
| 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. |
February 20, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Costa del Crime Spain, 1985. Eighteen months have passed since the gang's gold heist. While Mick languishes in prison, Albert, Tash and Sidney have escaped to start a new life on the Costa del Crime. |
April 27, 2023 |
| 2 |
Unwelcome Guests Tash and Albert receive some unexpected visitors - and their arrival threatens to upend everything they've built. |
April 27, 2023 |
| 3 |
All Roads Lead to Pablo The gang head to Colombia to meet the cartel, headed by the infamous Pablo Escobar, to discuss their gold for cocaine trade. Meanwhile, Tash's friendship blossoms with undercover Detective Thread and Sidney has an unexpected visitor at his beach bar. |
May 4, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 6, 2022 |
| Last aired | May 11, 2023 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | continue |