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 2 - Up In Arms
With both father and son having been made redundant, Sonny makes a rash decision - he's going to enlist in the Army!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 23rd April 1977
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
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 |
| Tim Barrett | Major McAdam |
| George Moon | Mr. Cartwright |
| Hilary Sesta | Cynthia |
| Shaun Curry | Sgt. Driscoll |
| Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Art Baer | Writer |
| Ben Joelson | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Tim Whiffin | Editor |
| Michael Oxley | Production Designer |
| Sheila McIntosh | Casting Director |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Chris Bartlett-Judd | Lighting Designer |
| Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |