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 9 - Home And Away
With Samuel away watching cricket with friends in the north, the Foster household is split as all three kids - Sonny, Benjamin and Shirley - find love.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 11th June 1977
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 31st October 2022 | 7:40am | Gold |
| Tuesday 1st November 2022 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Saturday 5th November 2022 | 8:05am | Gold |
| Monday 6th February 2023 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Saturday 11th February 2023 | 7:05am | Gold |
| Friday 28th April 2023 | 7:25am | Gold |
| Monday 1st May 2023 | 7:10am | Gold |
| Sunday 24th September 2023 | 3:35am | Gold |
| Wednesday 13th March 2024 | 7:40am | Gold |
| Thursday 14th March 2024 | 2:40am | 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 |
| Dotlyn Kidd | Maureen |
| Vernon Nesbeth | Eddie |
| Terry Duggan | Belligerent Man |
| Ken Barker | Policeman |
| Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Michael Baser | Writer |
| Kim Weiskopf | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Geoff Beames | Editor |
| John Wood | Production Designer |
| Sheila McIntosh | Casting Director |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Laurie Bild | Lighting Designer |
| Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |