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 2, Episode 3 - Give A Little Whistle
After an awful morning with far too many jobs on her plate and demands from the family, Pearl goes to work in a foul mood. A pleasant meal with her boss, however, soon turns the day around.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 30th April 1977
- Time
- 7:15pm
- 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 |
| Donald Hewlett | Mr. Boothroyd |
| Eiko Nakamura | Japanese Waitress |
| Jon Watkins | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Jay Sommers | Writer |
| 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 |