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 2, Episode 5 repeated at 3:20am on Gold
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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
Norman Beaton | Samuel Foster |
Carmen Munroe (as Carmen Munro) | Vilma |
Lenny Henry | Sonny Foster |
Sharon Rosita | Shirley Foster |
Lawrie Mark | Benjamin Foster |
Thomas Baptiste | George |
Ena Cabayo | Lucy |
Linda Lewis | Linda |
Trevor Thomas | Jimmy |
Frank Williams | Jewellery Salesman |
Grace Hutchinson | Jimmy's Mum |
Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
Roger Shulman | Writer |
John Baskin | Writer |
Stuart Allen | Director |
Stuart Allen | Producer |
Geoff Beames | Editor |
Michael Oxley | Production Designer |
Sheila McIntosh | Casting Director |
Denis King | Composer |
Terry Davis | Lighting Designer |