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 5 - Black Jesus

Samuel's luck changes when Benjamin hangs Sonny's painting of Jesus on the wall.

Notes

Originally scheduled for broadcast on April 23rd, 1976.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 7th October 2022 7:45am Gold
Saturday 8th October 2022 2:30am 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
Jimi Rand Jim
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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