The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television
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 8 - Sonny Gets A Patron
Sonny Foster, the young Rembrandt of South London, attracts the attention of a patron who offers him his own studio.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 28th May 1976
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 11th October 2022 | 7:40am | Gold |
| Wednesday 12th October 2022 | 2:45am | Gold |
| Tuesday 17th January 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Sunday 22nd January 2023 | 3:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 22nd January 2023 | 8:00am | Gold |
| Friday 5th May 2023 | 8:10am | Gold |
| Friday 5th May 2023 | 2:35pm | Gold |
| Sunday 10th September 2023 | 2:50am | Gold |
| Wednesday 28th February 2024 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Thursday 29th February 2024 | 7:10am | Gold |
| Sunday 3rd March 2024 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Tuesday 12th March 2024 | 3:05am | Gold |
Cast & crew
| Norman Beaton | Samuel Foster |
| Isabelle Lucas | Pearl Foster |
| Lenny Henry | Sonny Foster |
| Sharon Rosita | Shirley Foster |
| Lawrie Mark | Benjamin Foster |
| Yemi Ajibade | Eddie Fuller |
| Norman Paul | Writer |
| Jack Elinson | Writer |
| Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Larry Siegal | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Michael Oxley | Production Designer |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |