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

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - My Son The Lover

Sonny Foster's gift as a portrait painter pays off when the prettiest girl in the school sits for him. And, like many an artist, Sonny falls madly in love with his beautiful model.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 16th April 1976
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 4th October 2022 7:55am Gold
Wednesday 5th October 2022 2:35am Gold
Tuesday 3rd January 2023 7:30am Gold
Saturday 7th January 2023 8:20am Gold
Wednesday 3rd May 2023 7:40am Gold
Wednesday 3rd May 2023 2:00pm Gold
Tuesday 5th September 2023 3:20am Gold
Wednesday 21st February 2024 7:35am Gold
Thursday 22nd February 2024 7:10am Gold
Monday 26th February 2024 3:05am Gold
Sunday 3rd March 2024 3:15am Gold
Saturday 9th March 2024 3:30am 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
Guest cast
Patricia Ebigwel Charlotte
Writing team
Norman Paul Writer
Jack Elinson Writer
Jon Watkins Writer (Adapted By)
Lou Derman Writer
Bill Davenport Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Michael Oxley Production Designer
Denis King Composer
Lawrence Inniss Series Consultant

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