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 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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 20th October 2022 | 7:45am | Gold |
| Friday 21st October 2022 | 3:05am | Gold |
| Thursday 26th January 2023 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Friday 27th January 2023 | 1:55am | Gold |
| Monday 30th January 2023 | 2:15am | Gold |
| Monday 24th April 2023 | 8:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 29th April 2023 | 7:55am | Gold |
| Sunday 17th September 2023 | 2:55am | Gold |
| Monday 18th September 2023 | 2:20am | Gold |
| Friday 8th March 2024 | 7:10am | Gold |
| Wednesday 20th March 2024 | 3:15am | Gold |
| Tuesday 26th March 2024 | 3:30am | 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 |
| 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 |