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
- Series 1, New Year Special repeated Tuesday 10th December at 11:20am on U&Gold
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Series 2, Episode 3 - Give A Little Whistle
After an awful morning with far too many jobs on her plate and demands from the family, Pearl goes to work in a foul mood. A pleasant meal with her boss, however, soon turns the day around.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 30th 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 |
Donald Hewlett | Mr. Boothroyd |
Eiko Nakamura | Japanese Waitress |
Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
Jay Sommers | Writer |
Stuart Allen | Director |
Stuart Allen | Producer |
Geoff Beames | Editor |
John Wood | Production Designer |
Sheila McIntosh | Casting Director |
Denis King | Composer |
Teddy Fader | Lighting Designer |
Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |