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.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Sex and the Black Community1976-04-09 · 30mSonny 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 when he change
- 2 2. My Son the Lover1976-04-16 · 30mPearl 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 popping the que
- 3 3. God's Business Is Good Business1976-04-23 · 30mShirley 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 the swindle
- 4 4. The Check Up1976-04-30 · 30mShirley 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 being laid
- 5 5. Black Jesus1976-05-07 · 30mSonny 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 credit when
- 6 6. The Man I Most Admire1976-05-14 · 30mBenjamin 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 miserable after
- 7 7. Situations Vacant1976-05-21 · 30mPearl'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 for themselv
- 8 8. Sonny Gets a Patron1976-05-28 · 30mPearl 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 Sonny when h
- 9 9. Buy Now, Pay Later1976-06-04 · 30mVilma 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 contract suggest
- 10 10. The Windfall1976-06-11 · 30mReturning home from work, Samuel finds a paper bag full of money in a dustbin.
- 11 11. Over the Hill1976-06-18 · 30mSamuel is chosen for a government re-training scheme.
- 12 12. The Matchmaker1976-06-25 · 30mPearl turns matchmaker when she decides it’s high time for Vilma to remarry.
- 13 13. Benjamin's Rebellion1976-07-02 · 30mRebellious Benjamin is sent home from school for being insolent.
- 14 14. New Year with the Fosters1977-01-01 · 30mThe Fosters invite a poor neighbour to Samuel Foster supper, but what is her meat loaf made with?
Cast
Norman BeatonSamuel FosterIsabelle LucasPearl Foster
Carmen MunroeVilma
Lenny HenrySonny FosterSharon RositaShirley Foster
Lawrie MarkBenjamin Foster
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