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 2, Episode 8 repeated Tuesday 7th January at 3:30am on U&Gold
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Series 1, Episode 3 - God's Business Is Good Business
One of Samuel's old friends arrives unexpectedly at the flat - and he's now a flashy, successful American preacher. But are his motives wholly honest, and will Samuel take up his offer of work? After all, they first met as hardcore gamblers...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 23rd April 1976
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
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 |
| Val Pringle | Rev. Steve Smith |
| Archie Pool | The Chauffeur |
| Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Roland Wolpert | Writer |
| Stuart Allen | Director |
| Stuart Allen | Producer |
| Michael Oxley | Production Designer |
| Denis King | Composer |
| Lawrence Inniss | Series Consultant |