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 2, Episode 1 - The Nude
Sonny is commissioned by an attractive new neighbour to paint a nude portrait of her as a gift for her husband's upcoming birthday.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 16th April 1977
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 19th October 2022 | 8:05am | Gold |
| Thursday 20th October 2022 | 2:45am | Gold |
| Wednesday 25th January 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 26th January 2023 | 2:25am | Gold |
| Saturday 28th January 2023 | 7:10am | Gold |
| Monday 24th April 2023 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Saturday 29th April 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Saturday 16th September 2023 | 3:20am | Gold |
| Sunday 17th September 2023 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 7th March 2024 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Tuesday 19th March 2024 | 3:10am | Gold |
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Vicki Richards (as Vikki Richards) | Marlene |
| Sonny Caldinez | Clyde |
| Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Dick Benfield | Writer |
| Perry Grant | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Tim Whiffin | Editor |
| Michael Oxley | Production Designer |
| Sheila McIntosh | Casting Director |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Bryan Love | Lighting Designer |
| Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |