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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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Series 2, Episode 10 - Who Needs Friends?

An old school friend of Samuel's, Charley, pays a visit and makes his presence keenly felt. The Fosters feel they have to warn the woman he's hoping to marry.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 18th June 1977
Time
7:15pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Friday 10th January 2025 at 3:30am on U&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
Shango Baku Charley
Gregory Munroe Speedy
Norman Mitchell Dustman
Lucita Lijertwood Alice
Marsha Millar Melissa
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Production team
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

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