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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

  • Series 1, New Year Special repeated Tuesday 10th December at 11:20am on U&Gold

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Series 1 - New Year With The Fosters

The Fosters think they're hard up, but when they discover on New Year's Eve that an elderly neighbour has resorted to eating dog food, they resolve to do what they can to help.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 1st January 1977
Time
10:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 11:20am on U&Gold
  2. Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 3:00am on U&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
Irene Handl Mrs. Draper
Writing team
Jon Watkins Writer (Adapted By)
Alan Mannings Writer
Robert Fisher Writer
Phil Naples Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Michael Oxley Production Designer
Denis King Composer
Lawrence Inniss Series Consultant

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