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. 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

Episodes

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

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1976 British television series debuts
1977 British television series endings
1970s British sitcoms
Black British sitcoms
Black British television shows
British television series based on American television series
Television series by ITV Studios
London Weekend Television shows
ITV sitcoms
English-language television shows
Television shows set in London