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 12 - The Family Way
Pearl's unwell and Samuel heads to the doctor to collect the results of some tests she's recently had done. It's soon him feeling under the weather when he discovers she's pregnant!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 2nd July 1977
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 3rd November 2022 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Saturday 5th November 2022 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 9th February 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Monday 1st May 2023 | 8:05am | Gold |
| Wednesday 27th September 2023 | 3:25am | Gold |
| Thursday 28th September 2023 | 2:35am | Gold |
| Friday 15th March 2024 | 7:05am | Gold |
| Saturday 16th March 2024 | 1:50am | 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 |
| Stephanie Cole | Receptionist |
| John M. East | Arthur |
| Sol Raye | Willie King |
| T-Bone Wilson | Irving |
| Sandra Berkin | Pauline |
| Frederick Treves | Dr. Williams |
| Jon Watkins | Writer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| John Wood | Production Designer |
| Sheila McIntosh | Casting Director |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Colin Innes-Hopkins | Lighting Designer |
| Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |