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 13 - Benjamin's Rebellion

Rebellious Benjamin Foster is sent home from school for being insolent.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 2nd July 1976
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 18th October 2022 7:35am Gold
Wednesday 19th October 2022 3:00am Gold
Tuesday 24th January 2023 7:35am Gold
Wednesday 25th January 2023 2:20am Gold
Sunday 29th January 2023 7:10am Gold
Wednesday 10th May 2023 7:10am Gold
Sunday 14th May 2023 7:05am Gold
Friday 15th September 2023 3:35am Gold
Wednesday 6th March 2024 7:40am Gold
Thursday 7th March 2024 7:10am Gold
Monday 18th March 2024 3:10am Gold
Tuesday 19th March 2024 3:35am 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
Writing team
Jon Watkins Writer (Adapted By)
Eric Monte Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Michael Oxley Production Designer
Denis King Composer
Lawrence Inniss Series Consultant

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