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 5 - That Lovely Weekend
Pearl and Samuel's 20th wedding anniversary is just a couple of days away and he's arranged a surprise second honeymoon trip to celebrate.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 14th May 1977
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 25th October 2022 | 7:45am | Gold |
| Wednesday 26th October 2022 | 3:00am | Gold |
| Tuesday 31st January 2023 | 7:30am | Gold |
| Sunday 5th February 2023 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Wednesday 26th April 2023 | 7:25am | Gold |
| Sunday 30th April 2023 | 8:00am | Gold |
| Wednesday 20th September 2023 | 3:25am | Gold |
| Thursday 21st September 2023 | 3:05am | Gold |
| Monday 11th March 2024 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Tuesday 12th March 2024 | 2:40am | Gold |
| Saturday 23rd March 2024 | 3:15am | Gold |
| Friday 29th March 2024 | 3:20am | 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 |
| Pat Ashton | Mildred |
| John Lyons | Arthur |
| Norman Paul | Writer |
| Jack Elinson | Writer |
| Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| John Wood | Production Designer |
| Sheila McIntosh | Casting Director |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Terry Davis | Lighting Designer |
| Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |