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 3 - God's Business Is Good Business

One of Samuel's old friends arrives unexpectedly at the flat - and he's now a flashy, successful American preacher. But are his motives wholly honest, and will Samuel take up his offer of work? After all, they first met as hardcore gamblers...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 23rd April 1976
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 5th October 2022 7:45am Gold
Thursday 6th October 2022 2:20am Gold
Wednesday 4th January 2023 7:30am Gold
Sunday 8th January 2023 7:40am Gold
Monday 9th January 2023 1:35am Gold
Wednesday 3rd May 2023 8:10am Gold
Wednesday 3rd May 2023 2:30pm Gold
Wednesday 6th September 2023 3:25am Gold
Thursday 22nd February 2024 7:40am Gold
Monday 26th February 2024 7:10am Gold
Monday 4th March 2024 3:15am Gold
Thursday 7th 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
Lawrie Mark Benjamin Foster
Guest cast
Val Pringle Rev. Steve Smith
Archie Pool The Chauffeur
Writing team
Jon Watkins Writer (Adapted By)
Roland Wolpert Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Michael Oxley Production Designer
Denis King Composer
Lawrence Inniss Series Consultant

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