The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television
The Fosters

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 4 - Take Your Partners

Sonny's fallen in love with his latest girlfriend and announces their intention to marry. But when neither of their sets of parents are supportive, the pair elope.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 7th May 1977
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 24th October 2022 7:45am Gold
Tuesday 25th October 2022 3:00am Gold
Monday 30th January 2023 7:35am Gold
Tuesday 25th April 2023 7:55am Gold
Tuesday 19th September 2023 3:25am Gold
Monday 11th March 2024 7:10am Gold
Tuesday 12th March 2024 2:15am Gold
Friday 22nd March 2024 3:10am Gold
Saturday 23rd March 2024 2:50am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Norman Beaton Samuel Foster
Carmen Munroe (as Carmen Munro) Vilma
Lenny Henry Sonny Foster
Sharon Rosita Shirley Foster
Lawrie Mark Benjamin Foster
Guest cast
Thomas Baptiste George
Ena Cabayo Lucy
Linda Lewis Linda
Trevor Thomas Jimmy
Frank Williams Jewellery Salesman
Grace Hutchinson Jimmy's Mum
Writing team
Jon Watkins Writer (Adapted By)
Roger Shulman Writer
John Baskin Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Geoff Beames Editor
Michael Oxley Production Designer
Sheila McIntosh Casting Director
Denis King Composer
Terry Davis Lighting Designer

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