The Fosters (British TV series)
The Fosters is a British television show, produced by London Weekend Television, which aired on ITV from 9 April 1976 until 9 July 1977.
| The Fosters | |
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.jpg.webp) The Fosters cast | |
| Created by | Jon Watkins |
| Based on | Good Times |
| Developed by | Jon Watkins (adaption) Based on Good Times (created by Mike Evans and Eric Monte) |
| Starring | Norman Beaton Isabelle Lucas Carmen Munroe Sharon Rosita Lawrie Mark Lenny Henry |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | South London, London, England |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
| Production company | London Weekend Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 9 April 1976 – 9 July 1977 |
| Related | |
| Good Times | |
It was created by Jon Watkins and was one of the first British shows to feature an entirely black cast. The show was based on the American sitcom Good Times, adapted by Watkins and developed by Norman Lear. The series starred Norman Beaton as Samuel Foster, and also featured Lenny Henry in his first regular TV role. The Fosters ran for two series, with a total of 27 episodes. The show's final episode was broadcast on 9 July 1977.
Overview
"The Fosters" is a British television sitcom that aired on ITV from 1976 to 1977. Created by Jon Watkins, the series was based on the American sitcom "Good Times," developed by Norman Lear, Eric Monte, and Mike Evans. "The Fosters" featured an all-black cast, one of the first British television shows to do so, and paved the way for future series such as The Real McCoy, No Problem!, Desmond's, and The Lenny Henry Show. The show starred Norman Beaton as Samuel Foster, a hard-working man supporting his family in a South London council flat, and Isabelle Lucas as his wife, Pearl. Other cast members included Carmen Munroe, Lenny Henry, Sharon Rosita, and Lawrie Mark. The show ran for two series and produced 27 episodes before its final broadcast on July 9, 1977.
The pop singer Linda Lewis appeared in the "Take Your Partners" episode in season 2.
Cast
- Norman Beaton as Samuel Foster
- Isabelle Lucas as Pearl Foster
- Carmen Munroe as Vilma
- Lenny Henry as Sonny Foster
- Sharon Rosita as Shirley Foster
- Lawrie Mark as Benjamin Foster
Season 1
Sex and the Black Community 9 Apr. 1976
My Son the Lover 16 Apr. 1976
God's Business Is Good Business 23 Apr. 1976
The Check Up 30 Apr. 1976
Black Jesus 7 May 1976
The Man I Most Admire 14 May 1976
Situations Vacant 21 May 1976
Sonny Gets a Patron 28 May 1976
Buy Now, Pay Later 4 Jun. 1976
The Windfall 11 Jun. 1976
Over the Hill 18 Jun. 1976
The Matchmaker 25 Jun. 1976
Benjamin's Rebellion 2 Jul. 1976
New Year Special
New Year with the Fosters 1 Jan. 1977
Season 2
The Nude 16 Apr. 1977
Up in Arms 23 Apr. 1977
Give a Little Whistle 30 Apr. 1977
Take Your Partners 7 May 1977
That Lovely Weekend 14 May 1977
The Family Business 21 May 1977
The Bargain 28 May 1977
The Diet 4 Jun. 1977
Home and Away 11 Jun. 1977
Who Needs Friends? 18 Jun. 1977
That's My Boy 25 Jun. 1977
The Family Way 2 Jul. 1977
The House Guest 9 Jul. 1977
DVD release
| DVD | Release date |
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| The Complete Series 1 | 5 July 2010 |
| The Complete Series 2 | 5 September 2011 |