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 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
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 |