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 10 - Who Needs Friends?
An old school friend of Samuel's, Charley, pays a visit and makes his presence keenly felt. The Fosters feel they have to warn the woman he's hoping to marry.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 18th June 1977
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 1st November 2022 | 7:45am | Gold |
| Sunday 6th November 2022 | 7:55am | Gold |
| Tuesday 7th February 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Sunday 12th February 2023 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Friday 28th April 2023 | 7:50am | Gold |
| Monday 25th September 2023 | 3:05am | Gold |
| Thursday 14th March 2024 | 7:05am | Gold |
| Friday 15th March 2024 | 2:25am | Gold |
| Sunday 17th March 2024 | 7:10am | 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 |
| Shango Baku | Charley |
| Gregory Munroe | Speedy |
| Norman Mitchell | Dustman |
| Lucita Lijertwood | Alice |
| Marsha Millar | Melissa |
| Vince Powell | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| John Wood | Production Designer |
| Sheila McIntosh | Casting Director |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Laurie Bild | Lighting Designer |
| Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |