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 8 - The Diet

Pearl is spurred on to lose some weight after learning that an old flame from back home is visiting England, and realising just how thin she was when they last met.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 4th June 1977
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 28th October 2022 8:45am Gold
Saturday 29th October 2022 2:50am Gold
Friday 3rd February 2023 7:30am Gold
Thursday 27th April 2023 7:50am Gold
Wednesday 13th March 2024 7:10am Gold
Thursday 14th March 2024 2:15am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Guest cast
Allister Bain Lawrence
Merdelle Jordine Gloria
Writing team
Jon Watkins Writer
Production team
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

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