The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television
The Fosters

The Fosters

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1976 - 1977
  • 27 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom following the day-to-day trials and tribulations of a black family living in a London tower block. Stars Norman Beaton, Isabelle Lucas, Carmen Munroe, Lenny Henry, Sharon Rosita and Lawrie Mark

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Sex And The Black Community

Shirley is causing her parents worry by dating a man five years older than her. Samuel Foster doesn't want his 16 year-old daughter going out with older boys who might lead her astray! He has no such concerns over the activities of son Sonny though, even after finding a book entitled 'Sex And The Black Community'!

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 9th April 1976
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 3rd October 2022 7:55am Gold
Tuesday 4th October 2022 2:30am Gold
Sunday 6th November 2022 10:00pm Gold
Monday 7th November 2022 2:15am Gold
Monday 2nd January 2023 7:30am Gold
Saturday 7th January 2023 7:50am Gold
Tuesday 2nd May 2023 8:10am Gold
Tuesday 2nd May 2023 2:35pm Gold
Tuesday 5th September 2023 2:55am Gold
Saturday 2nd March 2024 3:05am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Norman Beaton Samuel Foster
Isabelle Lucas Pearl Foster
Carmen Munroe (as Carmen Munro) Vilma
Lenny Henry Sonny Foster
Sharon Rosita Shirley Foster
Lawrie Mark Benjamin Foster
Guest cast
Joseph Charles Matthew James
Writing team
Norman Paul Writer
Jack Elinson Writer
Jon Watkins Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Michael Oxley Production Designer
Denis King Composer
Lawrence Inniss Series Consultant

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