The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television
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
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Windfall
Samuel discovers a paper bag full of thousands of pounds, apparently dumped after a local supermarket robbery. The community is incensed at his decision to return £12,000 to the shop - but he's not so bothered.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 11th June 1976
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 13th October 2022 | 7:45am | Gold |
| Friday 14th October 2022 | 2:25am | Gold |
| Thursday 19th January 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Monday 23rd January 2023 | 3:10am | Gold |
| Monday 8th May 2023 | 7:40am | Gold |
| Tuesday 12th September 2023 | 3:20am | Gold |
| Friday 1st March 2024 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Monday 4th March 2024 | 7:10am | Gold |
| Thursday 14th March 2024 | 3:05am | Gold |
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Fraser Kerr | Newscaster |
| Leonard Kavanagh | Managing Director |
| Trevor Butler | Ernie |
| Herbert Norville | Fred |
| Frank Singuineau | Rev. Bradford |
| Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Alan Mannings | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Michael Oxley | Production Designer |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |