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 4 - The Check Up

The Foster family have a problem convincing Dad that he needs to see a doctor. The children think their father's emotional outbursts and headaches are symptoms of hypertension.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 6th October 2022 8:05am Gold
Thursday 5th January 2023 7:30am Gold
Sunday 8th January 2023 7:10am Gold
Monday 9th January 2023 2:10am Gold
Thursday 4th May 2023 7:40am Gold
Thursday 4th May 2023 2:00pm Gold
Thursday 7th September 2023 3:25am Gold
Friday 8th September 2023 2:15am Gold
Sunday 18th February 2024 7:10am Gold
Friday 23rd February 2024 7:00am Gold
Monday 26th February 2024 3:35am Gold
Friday 8th March 2024 3:10am 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
Lindsay Campbell Doctor
Writing team
Jon Watkins Writer (Adapted By)
John Donley Writer
Kurt Taylor Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Michael Oxley Production Designer
Denis King Composer
Lawrence Inniss Series Consultant

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