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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

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