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 9 - Buy Now Pay Later

The Foster family finances are already over-stretched. But when blind door-to-door salesman Andrew Henderson offers them the 'History of the Black People' in 10 volumes, they are sorely tempted.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 4th June 1976
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 12th October 2022 7:45am Gold
Thursday 13th October 2022 2:30am Gold
Wednesday 18th January 2023 7:30am Gold
Saturday 21st January 2023 3:00am Gold
Sunday 22nd January 2023 3:25am Gold
Monday 23rd January 2023 2:45am Gold
Monday 8th May 2023 7:10am Gold
Monday 11th September 2023 3:25am Gold
Tuesday 12th September 2023 2:15am Gold
Thursday 29th February 2024 7:35am Gold
Friday 1st March 2024 7:10am Gold
Saturday 2nd March 2024 3:35am Gold
Wednesday 13th March 2024 3:05am 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
Rudolph Walker Andrew Henderson
Writing team
Jon Watkins Writer (Adapted By)
Bob Shayne Writer
Eric Cohen Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Michael Oxley Production Designer
Denis King Composer
Lawrence Inniss Series Consultant

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