The Fosters 1976
The Fosters is a British sitcom created and written by Jon Watkins and Eric Monte. It showcases the early work of Lenny Henry as the budding artist son of easygoing family man Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton). The series follows the day-to-day trials of Samuel, his lively wife Pearl (both immigrants from Guyana) and their three children on a South London housing estate.
Episodes
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1S1·E1 Sex and the Black CommunitySonny goes out to get a bottle of mouthwash ahead of his latest big date, Pearl's unhappy about Shirley's involvement with a 21-year-old, and Samuel comes under fire…2S1·E2 My Son the LoverPearl refuses to think about what life will be like when the nest is empty, Shirley ridicules the idea that a popular girl could be interested in Sonny, and talk of…3S1·E3 God's Business Is Good BusinessShirley gets a shock when she sees a Black face on the broken television, Samuel recognises the preacher as someone he knew in Guyana, and Pearl's far from pleased when…4S1·E4 The Check UpShirley ends up with the wrong hours when she gets a job at a chip shop, Benjamin finds that his father's irritability might be due to hypertension, and Pearl knows that…5S1·E5 Black JesusSonny decides to enter a new art competition at the West Indian Centre, Pearl's unhappy when her special picture of Jesus changes colour, and an old drunk gets all the…6S1·E6 The Man I Most AdmireBenjamin tries to pick a man to write about for an English composition, Shirley insists that women are just as worthy of admiration as men, and Samuel returns home…7S1·E7 Situations VacantPearl's told that an older woman has been given the job that she wanted, Samuel's left fuming when sexual discrimination laws get in his way, and the kids have to cook…8S1·E8 Sonny Gets a PatronPearl and Shirley get sick of finding art equipment left around the house, Samuel discovers that his son's patron is a scammer, and Benjamin's not the only one to miss…9S1·E9 Buy Now, Pay LaterVilma has to take messages when Samuel forgets to pay the phone bill, a blind encyclopaedia salesman is shown pity when he comes knocking, and a closer look at the…10S1·E10 The WindfallReturning home from work, Samuel finds a paper bag full of money in a dustbin.11S1·E11 Over the HillSamuel is chosen for a government re-training scheme.12S1·E12 The MatchmakerPearl turns matchmaker when she decides it’s high time for Vilma to remarry.13S1·E13 Benjamin's RebellionRebellious Benjamin is sent home from school for being insolent.14S1·E14 New Year with the FostersThe Fosters invite a poor neighbour to Samuel Foster supper, but what is her meat loaf made with?
Cast
I
Isabelle Lucas
Pearl Foster
C
Carmen Munroe
Vilma
S
Sharon Rosita
Shirley Foster
L
Lawrie Mark
Benjamin Foster
J
Joseph Charles
Mathew
V
Val Pringle
Reverend Steve Smith
L
Lindsay Campbell
The Doctor
J
Jimi Rand
Jim
Y
Yemi Goodman Ajibade
Mr Fuller
F
Frank Singuineau
Reverend Bradford
T
Trevor Butler
Ernie
L
Leonard Kavanagh
Managing Director
F
Fraser Kerr
The Newscaster
A
Arnold Peters
The Interviewer
W
Wayne Browne
Rick
M
Miguel Barradas
Musician
R
Ralph Richardson
Musician
F
Frank Ince
Musician
V
Vikki Richards
Marlene
T
Tim Barrett
Major McAdam
S
Shaun Curry
Sergeant Driscoll
H
Hilary Sesta
Cynthia
E
Ena Cabayo
Lucy
L
Linda Lewis
Linda
T
Trevor Thomas
Jimmy
G
Grace Hutchinson
Jimmy's Mum
D
Dennis Ramsden
Mr Dewhurst
J
Jason Rose
Wesley
A
Allister Bain
Lawrence
M
Merdelle Jordine
Gloria
D
Dotlyne Kidd
Maureen
V
Vernon Nesbeth
Eddie
T
Terry Duggan
Belligerent Man
K
Ken Barker
Policeman
G
Gregory Munroe
Speedy
L
Lucita Lijertwood
Alice
C
Christopher Gilbert
Irving
S
Sol Raye
Willie King
S
Sandra Berkin
Pauline
T
T-Bone Wilson
Irving
H
Harry Littlewood
Old Man
Crew
- Creator
- Jon Watkins, Eric Monte
- Director
- Stuart Allen
- Producers
- Stuart Allen
- Composer
- Denis King
Details
- First air date
- Apr 9, 1976
- Last air date
- Jul 9, 1977
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 27
- Episode runtime
- 30 min
- Network
- ITV1
- Status
- Ended
- Studios
- LWT
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
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